Bandicam Alternatives for Linux

Bandicam is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Bandicam and 19 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Bandicam are SimpleScreenRecorder, VokoscreenNG, Kooha and Peek GIF Screen Recorder.

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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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Bandicam alternatives page was last updated Oct 8, 2024
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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.

    185 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
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    cdcsdces
    Positive •May 31, 2018
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    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
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    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
  4. VokoscreenNG icon

    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.

    164 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VokoscreenNG screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    VokoscreenNG VS Bandicam

     
  5. Kooha icon

    Kooha

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

    130 Kooha alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Interface prior to Recording

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Video screen capture
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Wayland Support
    8.  Capture mouse pointer
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Kooha VS Bandicam

     
  6. Peek GIF Screen Recorder icon

    Peek GIF Screen Recorder

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    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.

    38 Peek GIF Screen Recorder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Flatpak
    Peek GIF Screen Recorder screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Peek has been discontinued: https://github.com/phw/peek/issues/1191

    Peek GIF Screen Recorder Features

    1.  GIF recording
    2.  Graphical User Interface

    Peek GIF Screen Recorder VS Bandicam

     
  7. recordMyDesktop icon

    recordMyDesktop

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    recordMyDesktop is a desktop session recorder for GNU / Linux that attemps to be easy to use, yet also effective at it's primary task. As such, the program is separated in two parts; a simple command line tool that performs the basic tasks of capturing and encoding and an...

    123 recordMyDesktop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Main window
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.3.8.1, released in December 2008, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    recordMyDesktop Features

    1.  Record videos
    2.  Record desktop activity
    3.  Capture Video

    recordMyDesktop VS Bandicam

     
  9. Kazam icon

    Kazam

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    Kazam is a simple screen recording program that will capture the content of your screen and record a video file that can be played by any video player that supports VP8/WebM video format.

    112 Kazam alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kazam screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.4.5) is from 2014.

    Kazam Features

    1.  Record HD screen
    2.  Live Screen Recording
    3.  Webcam overlays

    Kazam VS Bandicam

     
  10. ScreenRec icon

    ScreenRec

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    If you spend too much time on email and chat, try sending instant video messages and screenshots with ScreenRec. You'll get your point across faster and save precious hours.

    145 ScreenRec alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ScreenRec screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Annotate Screenshot
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Full-page Screenshot
    5.  No Watermark
    6.  Live video recording
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Record HD screen
    10.  Edit screenshots

    ScreenRec VS Bandicam

     
    Comments about ScreenRec as an Alternative to Bandicam
    Erna Lorenz
    Positive •Jul 3, 2023
    1

    ScreenRec emerges as a compelling alternative to Bandicam, offering a user-friendly interface, high-quality recordings, and hassle-free sharing options. Its intuitive features and smooth performance make it a standout choice for capturing and sharing screen content effectively. With ScreenRec, you can elevate your recording experience and seamlessly communicate your ideas with clarity.

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    • Almost everyone thinks ScreenRec is a great Bandicam alternative.

    • ScreenRec is Freemium and ProprietaryBandicam is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • ScreenRec is Lightweight and Privacy focusedBandicam is not according to our users
  11. Gamecaster icon

    Gamecaster

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    Gamecaster is a graphical user interface for open source framework 'glc'. It can capture real time footage of any game that uses ALSA for sound and OpenGL for drawing. Gamecaster can also encode any captured .glc file into webm video format.

    73 Gamecaster alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Gamecaster screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    last version 0.3 and released 2012

    Gamecaster Features

    1.  OPENGL

    Gamecaster VS Bandicam

     
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