The Best Open Source Bandicam AlternativesTop Screen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like Bandicam

The best open source alternative to Bandicam is OBS Studio. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Bandicam and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Bandicam are SimpleScreenRecorder, OpenScreen, GPU Screen Recorder and VokoscreenNG.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1315 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.

    214 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    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

    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.
    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

     150 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.

    153 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

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    Platforms

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

    OpenScreen

     46 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.

    71 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     73 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.

    180 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Recordly icon

    Recordly

     12 likes

    A free, open-source Screen Studio alternative that adds auto-zoom, cursor animations and more to your screen recordings. Substantially modifies the OpenScreen foundation.

    52 Recordly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  9. 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.

    168 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • CamStudio is Free and Open SourceBandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. BetterCapture icon

    BetterCapture

     8 likes

    Free, open-source screen recorder for macOS with native menu bar integration, ProRes 422/4444, HEVC, H.264 codecs, alpha channel and HDR support, flexible audio including system and mic, content filtering, privacy features with no tracking, and local file storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  11. Cap icon

    Cap

     23 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.

    107 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. Kooha icon

    Kooha

     21 likes

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

    144 Kooha alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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