The Best Bandicam AlternativesTop Screen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like Bandicam

Bandicam is described as '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' and is a very popular Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Bandicam for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Android apps. The best Bandicam alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bandicam are SimpleScreenRecorder, OpenScreen, GPU Screen Recorder and MSI Afterburner.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1298 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.

    197 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Bandicam
    cdcsdces
    Positive
    11

    has all the necessary functions for recording and streaming

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    it's free and works for mac

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    It is open source so there aren't any locked feature, and even you have more control on your video (config) than the premium version of Bandicam.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
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    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable and Privacy focusedBandicam is not according to our users
  2. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

     148 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.

    141 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to Bandicam
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I find it very easy to use and use-friendly. It does exactly what it says in its title.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    SimpleScreenRecorder icon
    SimpleScreenRecorder icon
    • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. OpenScreen icon

    OpenScreen

     35 likes

    Create stunning screen recordings for free. Open-source, no subscriptions, no watermarks, and free for commercial use. An alternative to Screen Studio.

    55 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. MSI Afterburner icon

    MSI Afterburner

     148 likes

    Comprehensive tool offering GPU overclocking, video and screen capture, and overlays, with support for Nvidia and ATI cards. Features Kombustor stress test, portable use, ad-free experience, manual exclusion of false positives in displays, and multiple video compression options.

    47 MSI Afterburner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about MSI Afterburner as an Alternative to Bandicam
    Top Positive Comment
    Danilo Venom
    2

    MSI Afterburner, in addition to overclocking video cards, can also make video recordings

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    0

    It's not a screen recorder it's a gpu overclocker

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Eh its not a screenrecorder...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
    MSI Afterburner icon
    MSI Afterburner icon
    • MSI Afterburner is Free and ProprietaryBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     233 likes

    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.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  10. 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.

    171 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

     177 likes

    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.

    161 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about CamStudio as an Alternative to Bandicam
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    You can configure the speakers just like Bandicam, it shows mouse clicks in recordings just like Bandicam does, and it has a simpled interface like Bandicam too.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • CamStudio is Free and Open SourceBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Cap icon

    Cap

     23 likes

    Open-source tool for screen and camera capture with 4K recording, timeline editor, instant sharing via links, privacy controls, no signup, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor options, threaded comments, self-hosting, and paid AI-powered features available.

    92 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  13. Screen Studio icon

    Screen Studio

     16 likes

    Record macOS screens with smoothed mouse movement, zoomed click highlights, cinematic motion blur, and customizable backgrounds while integrating webcam, microphone, system sound, and easy video editing. Output in HD for instructional and promotional videos.

    93 Screen Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. Kooha icon

    Kooha

     21 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  15. Action! icon

    Action!

     49 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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