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

The best free alternative to Bandicam is OBS Studio, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Bandicam and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Bandicam are SimpleScreenRecorder, MSI Afterburner, VokoscreenNG and CamStudio.

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Bandicam

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Screen Recorder
Freemium • Proprietary

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 that uses the DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan...

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Bandicam alternatives page was last updated May 21, 2024

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...
172 OBS Studio alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Screen Recorder
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
- Steam
- FreeBSD
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
+5
Top OBS Studio 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. Customizable
10. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
11. Virtual camera output
12. Record desktop activity
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OBS Studio VS Bandicam
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Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Bandicam

cdcsdces
has all the necessary functions for recording and streaming
Positive comment •May 31, 2018
10
Guest
it's free and works for mac
Positive comment •May 17, 2020
0
Guest
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.
Positive comment •Sep 12, 2017
-2
roshad87a9
OBS can only record limited resolutions
Negative comment •Sep 28, 2018
-11
- 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

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.
126 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Screen Recorder
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Linux
SimpleScreenRecorder Features
1. Screen Recording
2. Lightweight
3. Capture Video
4. Record videos
5. Record HD screen
6. Live Screen Recording
7. No registration required
8. Support for Gestures
9. Legacy Firefox Addon
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Discontinued
Last commit was in June 2022
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Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to Bandicam

Guest
I find it very easy to use and use-friendly. It does exactly what it says in its title.
Positive comment •Mar 23, 2021
0
- Almost everyone thinks SimpleScreenRecorder is a great Bandicam alternative.
- SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary

MSI Afterburner
Tool to manage video cards. Shows video card stats (temp, GPU usage, etc.). Allows overclocking, controlling of fans, etc.
50 MSI Afterburner alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- System Information Utility
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Windows
+6
Top MSI Afterburner Features
1. Overclock
2. Hardware Monitoring
3. Temperature Monitoring
4. FPS counter
5. OSD
6. In-Game Overlay
7. Fan Speed
8. Gaming-focused
9. Gpu control
10. Works Offline
11. Ad-free
12. Portable
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Comments about MSI Afterburner as an Alternative to Bandicam

Danilo_Venom
MSI Afterburner, in addition to overclocking video cards, can also make video recordings
Top positive comment •Aug 13, 2018
2
Guest
It's not a screen recorder it's a gpu overclocker
Top negative comment •May 18, 2021
0
Guest
Eh its not a screenrecorder...
Negative comment •Dec 16, 2017
0
Guest
You Couldn't Record Videos.
Negative comment •Jul 11, 2017
0
Guest
it doesnt even record videos
Negative comment •Jun 14, 2017
0
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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

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.
154 VokoscreenNG alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Screen Recorder
- Screen Casting Tool
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
+6
VokoscreenNG Features
1. Screen Recording
2. Audio Recording
3. Record videos
4. Support for Multiple Monitors
5. Works Offline
6. Ad-free
7. Lightweight
8. No registration required
9. No Tracking
10. Text Overlays
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CamStudio
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.
147 CamStudio alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Screen Recorder
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Windows
- PortableApps.com
CamStudio Features
Portable
Capture Video
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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
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Comments about CamStudio as an Alternative to Bandicam

Guest
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.
Positive comment •Aug 20, 2019
0
- Some users think CamStudio is a great Bandicam alternative, some don't.
- CamStudio is Free and Open SourceBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary

Cap
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.
58 Cap alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- Screen Recorder
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Mac
+1
Cap Features
1. Screen Sharing
2. Ad-free
3. Lightweight
4. OCR
5. Webcam recording
6. AI-Powered
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QuickRecorder
A lightweight and high-performance screen recorder for macOS.
54 QuickRecorder alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Screen Recorder
Platforms
- Mac
+3
QuickRecorder Features
1. Works Offline
2. No Tracking
3. Ad-free
4. No registration required
5. Dark Mode
6. Lightweight
7. Video screen capture
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Peek GIF Screen Recorder
Peek makes it easy to create short screencasts of a screen area. It was built for the specific use case of recording screen areas, e.g. for easily showing UI features of your own apps or for showing a bug in bug reports.
36 Peek GIF Screen Recorder alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Screen Recorder
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
- Ubuntu
- Flatpak
Peek GIF Screen Recorder Features
GIF recording
Graphical User Interface
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+1
Discontinued
Peek has been discontinued: https://github.com/phw/peek/issues/1191
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Xbox Game Bar
Take control of your gaming activities—such as screenshots, capturing clips, and streaming—by pressing Win+G on your keyboard.
103 Xbox Game Bar alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Screen Recorder
- Screenshot Capture Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Top Xbox Game Bar Features
1. Capture Video
2. FPS counter
3. System audio recording
4. Performance Monitoring
5. Custom overlays
6. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
7. Lightweight
8. Achievements Supported
9. Ad-free
10. Dark Mode
11. Customizable
12. In-Game Overlay
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