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 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.

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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.

    187 OBS Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    OBS Studio screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Live Streaming
    2.  Screen Recording
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  Live Broadcasting
    5.  Ability to select a source
    6.  Game Streaming
    7.  Audio Recording
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Virtual camera output
    11.  Record desktop activity
    12. Twitch icon  Twitch Integration

    OBS Studio VS Bandicam

     
    Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Bandicam
    Most Recent Comment
    cdcsdces
    Positive May 31, 2018
    11

    has all the necessary functions for recording and streaming

    Guest
    Positive May 17, 2020
    1

    it's free and works for mac

    Guest
    Positive Sep 12, 2017
    -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.

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

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

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

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is CustomizableBandicam is not according to our users
  2. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

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    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.

    135 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SimpleScreenRecorder screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Record HD screen
    5.  Live Screen Recording
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Legacy Firefox Addon

    SimpleScreenRecorder VS Bandicam

     
    Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to Bandicam
    Guest
    Positive Mar 23, 2021
    0

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

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    • Almost everyone thinks SimpleScreenRecorder is a great Bandicam alternative.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SimpleScreenRecorder is LightweightBandicam 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.

    252 Camtasia alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Camtasia screenshot 1

    Top Camtasia Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Built-in Screen Capture
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Image Annotations
    6.  Interface Overlay
    7.  Support for HD videos
    8.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    9.  Swiping from all window edges
    10.  Graphical component
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free

    Camtasia VS Bandicam

     
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  6. MSI Afterburner icon

    MSI Afterburner

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MSI Afterburner screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Overclock
    2.  Hardware Monitoring
    3.  Temperature Monitoring
    4.  FPS counter
    5.  OSD
    6.  In-Game Overlay
    7.  Fan Speed
    8.  Skinnable
    9.  Support for 64 bit
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Portable

    MSI Afterburner VS Bandicam

     
    Comments about MSI Afterburner as an Alternative to Bandicam
    Top Positive Comment
    Danilo_Venom
    Aug 13, 2018
    2

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

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    May 18, 2021
    0

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

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Negative Dec 16, 2017
    0

    Eh its not a screenrecorder...

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    • This alternative is disputed. MSI Afterburner is a legitimate Bandicam alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • MSI Afterburner is Free and ProprietaryBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
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    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.

    163 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VokoscreenNG screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Text Overlays

    VokoscreenNG VS Bandicam

     
  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.

    72 Cap alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cap screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  OCR
    4.  Webcam recording
    5.  AI-Powered
    6.  Video annotation

    Cap VS Bandicam

     
  10. CamStudio icon

    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.

    153 CamStudio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Warning

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    CamStudio Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video

    CamStudio VS Bandicam

     
    Comments about CamStudio as an Alternative to Bandicam
    Guest
    Positive Aug 20, 2019
    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.

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    • Some users think CamStudio is a great Bandicam alternative, some don't.

    • CamStudio is Free and Open SourceBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Screen Studio

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    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...

    79 Screen Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Screen Studio screenshot 1

    Top Screen Studio Features

    1.  Custom Backgrounds
    2.  Custom Cursors
    3.  Annotate Screenshot
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  System audio recording
    6.  Image zoom
    7.  Crop video
    8.  Tutorials
    9.  GIF recording
    10.  Video Maker
    11.  Normalize Volume

    Screen Studio VS Bandicam

     
  12. ScreenRecorder.me icon

    ScreenRecorder.me

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    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.

    52 ScreenRecorder.me alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    ScreenRecorder.me screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Webcam Effects
    3.  Live Screen Recording
    4.  Webcam recording
    5.  Web-Based

    ScreenRecorder.me VS Bandicam

     

    • ScreenRecorder.me is the most popular Web-based alternative to Bandicam.

    • ScreenRecorder.me is Free and ProprietaryBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
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