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, Linux, Web-based and Flathub apps. The best Bandicam alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bandicam are SimpleScreenRecorder, Camtasia, MSI Afterburner and VokoscreenNG.
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Bandicam alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders, but if you're looking for Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Casting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Bandicam.- Screen Recorder
- Freemium • Proprietary
- 187 OBS Studio alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Steam
- FreeBSD
Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Bandicam
Most Recent Commentit's free and works for mac
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.
- 135 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Linux
Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to Bandicam
I find it very easy to use and use-friendly. It does exactly what it says in its title.
- 252 Camtasia alternatives
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.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Top Camtasia Features
- 47 MSI Afterburner alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
Taiwan
Platforms
- Windows
Comments about MSI Afterburner as an Alternative to Bandicam
Top Positive CommentDanilo_VenomMSI Afterburner, in addition to overclocking video cards, can also make video recordings
Top Negative CommentIt's not a screen recorder it's a gpu overclocker
Most Recent CommentEh its not a screenrecorder...
- 163 VokoscreenNG alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- 72 Cap alternatives
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.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- 153 CamStudio alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
- PortableApps.com
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CamStudio Features
Comments about CamStudio as an Alternative to Bandicam
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.
- 79 Screen Studio alternatives
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...
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
Top Screen Studio Features
- 52 ScreenRecorder.me alternatives
ScreenRecorder.me lets you create and share screen recordings directly from your browser without login. Customize stunning wallpapers, apply webcam effects, and use intuitive sliders for quick styling. Experience smooth animations with physics-based movements and effortlessly achieve professional results.
has all the necessary functions for recording and streaming