ActivePresenter AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screen Casting Tools like ActivePresenter

ActivePresenter is described as 'Authoring tool for interactive eLearning, screen recording, and video editing with support for flexible layouts, quiz integration, and export to video, HTML5, SCORM, xAPI, PDF, and office formats' and is a popular Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to ActivePresenter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Android apps. The best ActivePresenter alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ActivePresenter are GPU Screen Recorder, Camtasia, VokoscreenNG and Bandicam.

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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.

    194 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • Steam
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    Caleb Power
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    Active Presenter and OBS both have screen recording capabilities, but their similarities basically end there. OBS is best suited for streaming to e.g. YouTube, whereas ActivePresenter is best suited for building training videos, eLearning content, and other SCORM media.

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    Active Presenter is an eLearning authoring tool; OBS is for screen-casting. They aren't in the same category. They only have a few overlapping features. Alternatives to ActivePresenter are Adobe Captivate and Storyline.

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    Guest
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    almost similar with less usage of system resourses and is faster and more user friendly and with tons of extra features

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    • Most users think OBS Studio is a great ActivePresenter alternative.

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

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

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceActivePresenter is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightActivePresenter is not according to our users
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    Camtasia

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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.

    267 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Almost everyone thinks Camtasia is a great ActivePresenter alternative.

    • Camtasia is the most popular Web-based alternative to ActivePresenter.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryActivePresenter is Free Personal and Proprietary
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  6. 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.

    169 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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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.

    157 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  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.

    85 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    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.

    160 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    ScreenFlow

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    Capture the contents of your entire desktop at the same time as your video camera, microphone and computer's audio. Sophisticated editing tools allow you to create incredible screencasts in no time.

    139 ScreenFlow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • ScreenFlow is the most popular commercial alternative to ActivePresenter.

    • ScreenFlow is Paid and ProprietaryActivePresenter is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • ScreenFlow is LightweightActivePresenter is not according to our users
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    Action!

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    Action! enables HD, 4K, HDR10, and 8K streaming and recording, integrates fps displays, webcams, and live audio commentary. With overlays, monitoring tools, and benchmarking features, it offers a multifaceted solution for gaming capture.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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  13. Adobe Captivate icon

    Adobe Captivate

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    Design eLearning content using Adobe Captivate's tools that offer HTML5 quizzes, simulations, and AI voice narration. Easily convert PowerPoint to HTML5 with SCORM, create responsive designs, and offer customizable immersive experiences for various screen sizes.

    31 Adobe Captivate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  14. Loom icon

    Loom

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    Easy and free screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks. Record your camera and screen with audio directly from your Chrome browser and share the video with your team, friends, and family.

    213 Loom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Loom is the most popular Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to ActivePresenter.

    • Loom is Freemium and ProprietaryActivePresenter is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    flowy

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    macOS tool for detailed screen recording, timeline-based video editing, customizable cursor animations, camera and audio capture, background editing, and easy sharing. Suitable for tutorials, presentations, or social media creation with a user-friendly workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
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