Action! AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like Action!

Action! is described as 'Facilitates recording and streaming in HD, 4K, HDR10, and 8K. Integrates fps displays, webcams, and commentary with overlays like chatbox' and is a Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Action! for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best Action! alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Action! are SimpleScreenRecorder, VokoscreenNG, Bandicam and Camtasia.

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Facilitates recording and streaming in HD, 4K, HDR10, and 8K. Integrates fps displays, webcams, and commentary with overlays like chatbox.

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Action! alternatives page was last updated Mar 18, 2025
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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

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    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.

    185 OBS Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    OBS Studio screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Live Streaming
    2.  Screen Recording
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  Live Broadcasting
    5.  Ability to select a source
    6.  Game Streaming
    7.  Audio Recording
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Virtual camera output
    11.  Record desktop activity
    12. Twitch icon  Twitch Integration

    OBS Studio VS Action!

     

    • Most users think OBS Studio is a great Action! alternative.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Action!.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Action!.

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceAction! is Paid and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is CustomizableAction! is not according to our users
  2. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

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    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.

    135 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SimpleScreenRecorder screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Record HD screen
    5.  Live Screen Recording
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Legacy Firefox Addon

    SimpleScreenRecorder VS Action!

     
  4. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

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    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.

    164 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VokoscreenNG screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Text Overlays

    VokoscreenNG VS Action!

     
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    Icecream Screen Recorder

    Icecream Screen Recorder is a versatile tool that offers screen recording and screenshot capturing. It records video, system sounds, and microphone audio in various modes and formats. It also allows webcam recording, image upload...

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    Bandicam

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    Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder for Windows that can capture anything on your PC screen. Also, it makes it possible to record a certain area on a PC screen, or capture a game.

    149 Bandicam alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Get Started

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Record desktop activity
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  FPS counter
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  Full video recording
    8.  Live recording
    9.  Voice Recording
    10.  Game Benchmarking
    11.  Dynamic retargeting
    12.  Webcam overlays

    Bandicam VS Action!

     
  7. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     231 likes
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    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    254 Camtasia alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Camtasia screenshot 1

    Top Camtasia Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Built-in Screen Capture
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Image Annotations
    6.  Interface Overlay
    7.  Support for HD videos
    8.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    9.  Swiping from all window edges
    10.  Graphical component
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free

    Camtasia VS Action!

     
    Comments about Camtasia as an Alternative to Action!
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    Negative •Oct 24, 2024
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    It's so expensive and don't have all features than have Action

    Action! Icon
    Camtasia icon

    • This alternative is disputed. Camtasia is a legitimate Action! alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryAction! is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Cap icon

    Cap

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    Cap is an open source alternative to Loom. It's a video messaging tool that allows you to record, edit and share videos in seconds.

    70 Cap alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Cap screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  OCR
    4.  Webcam recording
    5.  AI-Powered
    6.  Video annotation

    Cap VS Action!

     
  10. Kooha icon

    Kooha

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

    130 Kooha alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Interface prior to Recording

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Video screen capture
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Wayland Support
    8.  Capture mouse pointer
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Kooha VS Action!

     
  11. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

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    Record your computer screen with audio input from Mic or Speakers. Also shows mouse clicks in addition to the regular cursor. Simple interface with ability to record in AVI or export as swf.

    154 CamStudio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main interface
    Warning

    As described on VirusTotal comment (https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/1ddb733efb11769a05cc735d555e9a4df92c4cdf29fa47ea3864e57e67dcf884/analysis/1411383540/): if you download CamStudio from SourceForge.net, the VirusTotal results are 0/53. After installing this SF version, it immediately says that there is an update available. When the link is clicked, it takes you to camstudio.org, which has a zip file that, scanned with VirusTotal, gives you 15/53 result. So do NOT download and install the "update": it's a malware. Installer as of 09/22/2014.

    CamStudio Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video

    CamStudio VS Action!

     
  12. Streamlabs Desktop icon

    Streamlabs Desktop

     43 likes
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    Streamlabs Desktop is all you need for streaming! Our developers have combined a streamer's essentials like video preview, dashboard, and chat windows in one app with better video quality and lower CPU usage.

    34 Streamlabs Desktop alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Streamlabs Desktop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Intuitive Interface
    3.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Live Broadcasting
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Live Video Effects
    4.  Custom overlays
    5.  Multi-streaming
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  RTMP Live Streaming
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Streaming
    10. Twitch icon  Twitch Integration
    11.  Game Streaming
    12.  Stream Capture

    Streamlabs Desktop VS Action!

     
  13. Screen Studio icon

    Screen Studio

     11 likes
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    Screen Studio is a macOS screen recording software that enhances video recordings with features like mouse movement smoothing, automatic click event zoom, and cinematic motion blur. It also allows for the addition of attractive backgrounds, transforming recordings into polished...

    74 Screen Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Screen Studio screenshot 1

    Top Screen Studio Features

    1.  Custom Backgrounds
    2.  Custom Cursors
    3.  Annotate Screenshot
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  System audio recording
    6.  Image zoom
    7.  Crop video
    8.  Tutorials
    9.  GIF recording
    10.  Video Maker
    11.  Normalize Volume

    Screen Studio VS Action!

     
  14. QuickRecorder icon

    QuickRecorder

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    A lightweight and high-performance screen recorder for macOS.

    70 QuickRecorder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    QuickRecorder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Video screen capture

    QuickRecorder VS Action!

     
  15. Xbox Game Bar icon

    Xbox Game Bar

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    Take control of your gaming activities—such as screenshots, capturing clips, and streaming—by pressing Win+G on your keyboard.

    107 Xbox Game Bar alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xbox Game Bar screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Capture Video
    2.  FPS counter
    3.  System audio recording
    4.  Performance Monitoring
    5.  Custom overlays
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Achievements Supported
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  In-Game Overlay
    11.  Mix Music
    12. Spotify icon  Spotify integration

    Xbox Game Bar VS Action!

     
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