FlashBack Alternatives for Linux

FlashBack is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to FlashBack and 14 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to FlashBack are GPU Screen Recorder, SimpleScreenRecorder, VokoscreenNG and Kooha.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1310 likes

    A robust cross-platform application offering seamless screen recording and live-streaming capabilities across Mac, Windows, and Linux. It supports advanced features like H264 encoding, multiple scenes, customizable themes, and direct streaming to platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

    209 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    OBS Studio vs FlashBack Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    designed more for broadcasting than screen recording

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceFlashBack is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightFlashBack is not according to our users
  4. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

     149 likes

    SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux screen recorder that supports X11 and OpenGL. It is easy to use, feature-rich, and has a Qt-based graphical user interface. It can record the entire screen or part of it, or record OpenGL applications directly.

    151 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  5. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     72 likes

    VokoscreenNG is a user friendly screencaster for Linux and Windows. It is a continuation of the now discontinued Vokoscreen project that has been totally rewritten from scratch using Qt and GStreamer.

    176 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Kooha icon

    Kooha

     21 likes

    Capture your screen in an intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.

    142 Kooha alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Interface prior to Recording
     
  7. Peek GIF Screen Recorder icon

    Peek GIF Screen Recorder

     38 likes

    Peek makes it easy to create short screencasts of a screen area. It was built for the specific use case of recording screen areas, e.g. for easily showing UI features of your own apps or for showing a bug in bug reports.

    42 Peek GIF Screen Recorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Flatpak
    Peek GIF Screen Recorder screenshot 1
     
  9. Kazam icon

    Kazam

     63 likes

    Kazam is a simple screen recording program that will capture the content of your screen and record a video file that can be played by any video player that supports VP8/WebM video format.

    114 Kazam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kazam screenshot 1
     
  10. ScreenRec icon

    ScreenRec

     69 likes

    If you spend too much time on email and chat, try sending instant video messages and screenshots with ScreenRec. You'll get your point across faster and save precious hours.

    160 ScreenRec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    ScreenRec vs FlashBack Comments
    Thekla Condos
    Positive
    1

    ScreenRec has become my go-to screen recording tool, and I can't help but appreciate its simplicity and efficiency. With its intuitive interface and fast performance, capturing and sharing my screen has never been easier. The time I save using ScreenRec allows me to focus on more important tasks, while still producing high-quality recordings that effectively communicate my ideas.

    • ScreenRec is Freemium and ProprietaryFlashBack is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • ScreenRec is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFlashBack is not according to our users
  11. Gamecaster icon

    Gamecaster

     4 likes

    Gamecaster is a graphical user interface for open source framework 'glc'. It can capture real time footage of any game that uses ALSA for sound and OpenGL for drawing. Gamecaster can also encode any captured .glc file into webm video format.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Gamecaster screenshot 1
     
  12. Vaam icon

    Vaam

     Like

    Vaam, video as a message, lets users create and access a shareable video in seconds, with the click of a button. It's a fun and beautiful experience where every company can have their own branding.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  13. xvidcap icon

    xvidcap

     3 likes

    A small tool to capture things going on on an X-Windows display to either individual frames or an MPEG video similar to tools such as Lotus ScreenCam or Camtasia.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    xvidcap screenshot 1
     
  14. ffscreencast icon

    ffscreencast

     2 likes

    ffscreencast is an ffmpeg screencast/desktop-recording tool for the command-line with video overlay and multi monitor support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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