ActivePresenter Alternatives for Linux

ActivePresenter 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 ActivePresenter and 16 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to ActivePresenter are SimpleScreenRecorder, VokoscreenNG, ScreenRec and Kazam.

ActivePresenter alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders but may also be Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Casting Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ActivePresenter.

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OBS Studio
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
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145 alternatives to OBS Studio
OBS Studio (also known as Open Broadcaster Software, or OBS) is a screen-casting and live-streaming software available across multiple platforms including macOS, Windows and Linux. Boasting features typically only found in commercial screen recording apps, OBS also provides one...
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OBS Studio Features
1. Virtual camera outputUse the output from OBS Studio as your webcam's primary video source.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsOBS Studio can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Dark ModeOBS Studio supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Multi-streamingWith OBS Studio you can live streaming to multiple channels simultaneously.
5. Live Video EffectsOBS Studio lets you edit your video input in real time to apply new image values or add filters.
6. Transitions EffectsOBS Studio allows you to apply transition effects between two different scenes/pages using pre-loaded or custom animated transitions.
7. RTMP Live StreamingOBS Studio supports the Real Time Messaging Protocol to connect an encoder with a server.
8. Screen SharingYou can use OBS Studio to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
9. Custom overlaysOBS Studio allows you to add custom images or videos on top of your composition.
Capture Video
Live Broadcasting
Ability to select a source
Game Streaming
Low CPU usage
Customizable
Twitch Integration
Record desktop activity
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Audio Track Split
OBS Studio vs ActivePresenter
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Guest
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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LesterCovax
Free, highly customizable/extensible (with slight learning curve), open source, low resource usage, NDI support via plugin, lots of other plugins or you can create your own.
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SimpleScreenRecorder
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Free • Open Source
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Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Linux
108 alternatives to SimpleScreenRecorder
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.
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SimpleScreenRecorder Features
1. LightweightSimpleScreenRecorder consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for GesturesSimpleScreenRecorder supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
Capture Video
Record videos
Live Screen Recording
Record HD screen
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VokoscreenNG
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Audio Recorder
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Linux
136 alternatives to VokoscreenNG
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.
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VokoscreenNG Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsVokoscreenNG supports the use of multiple displays.
2. Ad-freeVokoscreenNG doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Record videos
Text Overlays
ScreenRec
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Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
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109 alternatives to ScreenRec
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.
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ScreenRec Features
1. LightweightScreenRec consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Annotate ScreenshotEdit and annotate a screenshot with various editing tools and options.
3. Screen SharingYou can use ScreenRec to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Full-page ScreenshotScreenRec can capture complete (scrolling) web pages from your web browser.
5. Ad-freeScreenRec doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Edit screenshots
Kazam
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Audio Recorder
Linux
90 alternatives to Kazam
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.
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Kazam Features
Record HD screen
Live Screen Recording
Webcam overlays
Discontinued
The latest version (1.4.5) is from 2014.
recordMyDesktop
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Linux
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100 alternatives to recordMyDesktop
recordMyDesktop is a desktop session recorder for GNU / Linux that attemps to be easy to use, yet also effective at it's primary task. As such, the program is separated in two parts; a simple command line tool that performs the basic tasks of capturing and encoding and an...
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recordMyDesktop Features
Record videos
Record desktop activity
Capture Video
Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.3.8.1, released in December 2008, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.
Kooha
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Linux
104 alternatives to Kooha
Kooha is a simple screen recorder built with GTK. It allows you to record your screen and also audio from your microphone or desktop.
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Kooha Features
1. Dark ModeKooha supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. LightweightKooha consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Kooha without registration.
4. Works OfflineKooha can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. Ad-freeKooha doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Krut
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Windows
Linux
74 alternatives to Krut
Krut is a screencast tool that is written in Java and well suited for making video tutorials (instructional videos) on most platforms. Krut records movie files, including sound, of selected parts of your screen. The files use the quicktime mov format.
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Krut Features
1. PortableKrut can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Java based
Record videos
Discontinued
Last update is from mid-2015.
ScreenStudio
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Linux
93 alternatives to ScreenStudio
ScreenStudio is an easy screen recording that will let you create screencast or live streaming of your desktop. It does support multiple desktops, multiple webcams and text labels.
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ScreenStudio Features
Activity stream
Tibesti Screencaster
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Free • Open Source
Screen Casting Tool
Linux
29 alternatives to Tibesti Screencaster
Record your desktop, speaker output and microphone at once, then output it to WebM, Ogg, or Matroska files. If you have the necessary codecs, you can even output to an AVI file or Matroska and h264. Control the size of the capture area, get a visual countdown to the start of...
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Tibesti Screencaster Features
Record desktop activity
Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.2.8, released in April 2011, can be still downloaded from Launchpad.