FlashBack Alternatives for Linux

FlashBack 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 FlashBack and 12 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to FlashBack are ScreenRec, SimpleScreenRecorder, VokoscreenNG and Peek GIF Screen Recorder.

FlashBack alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders but may also be Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Casting Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of FlashBack.

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Free software which lets you record your screen, add a PIP webcam and select multiple options to export your video to. It...

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OBS Studio
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
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161 OBS Studio alternatives
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...
- - OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FlashBack.
- - OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FlashBack.
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OBS Studio Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsOBS Studio can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Virtual camera outputUse the output from OBS Studio as your webcam's primary video source.
3. Dark ModeOBS Studio supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Custom overlaysOBS Studio allows you to add custom images or videos on top of your composition.
5. No TrackingOBS Studio will not track you or use your personal data.
6. Ad-freeOBS Studio doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
8. Screen SharingYou can use OBS Studio to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
9. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of OBS Studio.
Capture Video
Live Broadcasting
Ability to select a source
Game Streaming
Low CPU usage
Customizable
Record desktop activity
Twitch Integration
Streaming
Live Camera Streaming
Comments about OBS Studio as a Alternative to FlashBack
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designed more for broadcasting than screen recording
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ScreenRec
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Free • Proprietary
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
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122 ScreenRec alternatives
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.
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ScreenRec Features
1. LightweightScreenRec consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Annotate ScreenshotEdit and annotate a screenshot with various editing tools and options.
3. Screen SharingYou can use ScreenRec to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Full-page ScreenshotScreenRec can capture complete (scrolling) web pages from your web browser.
5. Ad-freeScreenRec doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Desktop SharingScreenRec enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
7. Privacy focusedScreenRec is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
No Watermark
Live video recording
Record HD screen
Edit screenshots
Comments about ScreenRec as a Alternative to FlashBack
Almost everyone thinks ScreenRec is a great FlashBack alternative.
Thekla Condos
ScreenRec has become my go-to screen recording tool, and I can't help but appreciate its simplicity and efficiency. With its intuitive interface and fast performance, capturing and sharing my screen has never been easier. The time I save using ScreenRec allows me to focus on more important tasks, while still producing high-quality recordings that effectively communicate my ideas.
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Jenny Woods
While Flashback Express has its merits, ScreenRec offers a streamlined user experience with its intuitive interface. Additionally, the instant cloud storage feature in ScreenRec can be a valuable addition for those prioritizing easy sharing and storage.
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SimpleScreenRecorder
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
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Linux
116 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives
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.
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SimpleScreenRecorder Features
1. LightweightSimpleScreenRecorder consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for GesturesSimpleScreenRecorder supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
Capture Video
Record videos
Record HD screen
Live Screen Recording
Legacy Firefox Addon
VokoscreenNG
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Audio Recorder
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Linux
147 VokoscreenNG alternatives
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.
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VokoscreenNG Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsVokoscreenNG supports the use of multiple displays.
2. LightweightVokoscreenNG consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Works OfflineVokoscreenNG can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Ad-freeVokoscreenNG doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in VokoscreenNG without registration.
6. No TrackingVokoscreenNG will not track you or use your personal data.
Record videos
Text Overlays
Peek GIF Screen Recorder
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
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36 Peek GIF Screen Recorder alternatives
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.
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Peek GIF Screen Recorder Features
GIF recording
Graphical User Interface
Discontinued
Peek has been discontinued: https://github.com/phw/peek/issues/1191
Kazam
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Audio Recorder
Linux
99 Kazam alternatives
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.
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Kazam Features
Record HD screen
Live Screen Recording
Webcam overlays
Discontinued
The latest version (1.4.5) is from 2014.
Kooha
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Linux
Flathub
Flatpak
113 Kooha alternatives
Capture your screen in a intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.
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Kooha Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Kooha without registration.
2. Works OfflineKooha can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Ad-freeKooha doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Privacy focusedKooha is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. LightweightKooha consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Dark ModeKooha supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Video screen capture
Wayland Support
Krut
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Windows
Linux
83 Krut alternatives
Krut is a screencast tool that is written in Java and well suited for making video tutorials (instructional videos) on most platforms. Krut records movie files, including sound, of selected parts of your screen. The files use the quicktime mov format.
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Krut Features
1. PortableKrut can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Java based
Record videos
Discontinued
Last update is from mid-2015.
Gamecaster
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Linux
66 Gamecaster alternatives
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.
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Gamecaster Features
OPENGL
Discontinued
last version 0.3 and released 2012
ffscreencast
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
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Linux
83 ffscreencast alternatives
ffscreencast is an ffmpeg screencast/desktop-recording tool for the command-line with video overlay and multi monitor support.
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ffscreencast Features
Capture Video
Record videos
Discontinued
The last update is from March 2017.
xvidcap
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Linux
85 xvidcap alternatives
A small tool to capture things going on on an X-Windows display to either individual frames or an MPEG video similar to tools such as Lotus ScreenCam or Camtasia.
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Discontinued
The latest release was the 2009-07-14https://sourceforge.net/projects/xvidcap/files/xvidcap/
Vaam
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Freemium • Proprietary
Screen Recorder
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Online
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Software as a Service (SaaS)
133 Vaam alternatives
Vaam, video as a message, lets users create and access a shareable video in seconds, with the click of a button. It's a fun and beautiful experience where every company can have their own branding.
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