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, GPU Screen Recorder, MSI Afterburner and Camtasia.

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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.

    194 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    cdcsdces
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    has all the necessary functions for recording and streaming

    Guest
    Positive
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    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.
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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 Customizable and Privacy focusedBandicam is not according to our users
  2. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

     147 likes
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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.

    140 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    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.
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    • Almost everyone thinks SimpleScreenRecorder is a great Bandicam alternative.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
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  6. MSI Afterburner icon

    MSI Afterburner

     145 likes
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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.

    48 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
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    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
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    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
  7. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     233 likes
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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.

    266 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Most users think Camtasia is a great Bandicam alternative.

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

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryBandicam is also Freemium and Proprietary
  8. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     72 likes
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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.

    169 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    OpenScreen

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

    53 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. 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.

    160 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    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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    • 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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    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.

    85 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Kooha

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  14. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  15. ActivePresenter icon

    ActivePresenter

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    Authoring solution enabling interactive eLearning course creation, flexible project layouts, advanced screen recording, video editing tools with annotation, timeline-based adjustments, and export to video, image, HTML5, SCORM, xAPI, office, or PDF formats.

    114 ActivePresenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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