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 Google Chrome apps. The best Bandicam alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bandicam are SimpleScreenRecorder, OpenScreen, Recordly and GPU Screen Recorder.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1371 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.

    236 OBS Studio alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    OBS Studio vs Bandicam Comments
    cdcsdces
    Positive
    11

    has all the necessary functions for recording and streaming

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    it's free and works for mac

    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.

    3 of 4 comments
    • 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

     154 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.

    167 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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    SimpleScreenRecorder vs Bandicam Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. OpenScreen icon

    OpenScreen

     58 likes

    Open-source, no-cost screen recorder with no watermarks, supporting entire screen or app capture, manual zoom, smooth pan, custom backgrounds, cropping, motion blur, and direct use in browser for product demos, tutorials, and commercial purposes.

    86 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Camtasia

    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, pres...

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  6. Recordly icon

    Recordly

     40 likes

    Free open-source screen recorder for macOS and Windows featuring auto-zoom, smooth cursor animations, MP4 and GIF export, timeline trimming, speed changes, annotations, frame styling options, advanced audio capture, and substantial OpenScreen modifications.

    75 Recordly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     238 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.

    316 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  10. MSI Afterburner icon

    MSI Afterburner

     154 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.

    49 MSI Afterburner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    MSI Afterburner vs Bandicam Comments
    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 for screen recording.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

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

    3 of 6 comments
    • MSI Afterburner is Free and ProprietaryBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
    • MSI Afterburner is a System Information Bandicam is a Screen Recording
  11. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     76 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.

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. OpenScreenShot icon

    OpenScreenShot

     15 likes

    Browser extension for full, region, and visible-area screenshots, local annotation, PDF and format export, customizable, free, open source, fully offline, no account or telemetry, zero ads, no third parties, using only needed permissions, privacy-focused.

    56 OpenScreenShot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
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  13. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

     178 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    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 vs Bandicam Comments
    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.

    • CamStudio is Free and Open SourceBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
  14. Cap icon

    Cap

     28 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.

    132 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Debian
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
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  15. Kooha icon

    Kooha

     23 likes

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

    151 Kooha alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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