Blue Recorder AlternativesScreen Recorders and other similar apps like Blue Recorder

Blue Recorder is described as 'A simple desktop recorder for Linux systems. Built using Rust, GTK+ 3 and ffmpeg. It supports recording audio and video on almost all Linux interfaces with support for Wayland display server on GNOME session' and is a Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Blue Recorder for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD and Flathub apps. The best Blue Recorder alternative is SimpleScreenRecorder, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Blue Recorder are VokoscreenNG, Bandicam, Kooha and Screen Studio.

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Blue Recorder alternatives page was last updated May 11, 2025
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  1. 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.

    134 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 Blue Recorder

     

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is the most popular Linux alternative to Blue Recorder.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Blue Recorder.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceBlue Recorder is also Free and Open Source
    • SimpleScreenRecorder is LightweightBlue Recorder is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    162 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VokoscreenNG screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    VokoscreenNG VS Blue Recorder

     

    • VokoscreenNG is the most popular Windows alternative to Blue Recorder.

    • VokoscreenNG is Free and Open SourceBlue Recorder is also Free and Open Source
    • VokoscreenNG is LightweightBlue Recorder is not according to our users
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    Bandicam

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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.

    149 Bandicam alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Record desktop activity
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  FPS counter
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  Full video recording
    8.  Live recording
    9.  Voice Recording
    10.  Game Benchmarking
    11.  Dynamic retargeting
    12.  Webcam overlays

    Bandicam VS Blue Recorder

     
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    Bandicam

    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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    Kooha

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PH flagPhilippines

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    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 Blue Recorder

     
  7. Screen Studio icon

    Screen Studio

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    Screen Studio is a macOS screen recording software that enhances video recordings with features like mouse movement smoothing, automatic click event zoom, and cinematic motion blur. It also allows for the addition of attractive backgrounds, transforming recordings into polished...

    80 Screen Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Screen Studio screenshot 1

    Top Screen Studio Features

    1.  Custom Backgrounds
    2.  Custom Cursors
    3.  Annotate Screenshot
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  System audio recording
    6.  Image zoom
    7.  Crop video
    8.  Tutorials
    9.  GIF recording
    10.  Video Maker
    11.  Normalize Volume

    Screen Studio VS Blue Recorder

     

    • Screen Studio is the most popular Mac alternative to Blue Recorder.

    • Screen Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryBlue Recorder is Free and Open Source
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    Xbox Game Bar

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    Take control of your gaming activities—such as screenshots, capturing clips, and streaming—by pressing Win+G on your keyboard.

    107 Xbox Game Bar alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xbox Game Bar screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Capture Video
    2.  FPS counter
    3.  System audio recording
    4.  Performance Monitoring
    5.  Custom overlays
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Achievements Supported
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  In-Game Overlay
    11.  Mix Music
    12. Spotify icon  Spotify integration

    Xbox Game Bar VS Blue Recorder

     
  10. 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.

    111 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 Blue Recorder

     
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    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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    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 Blue Recorder

     
  12. VSDC Free Screen Recorder icon

    VSDC Free Screen Recorder

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    VSDC Free Screen Recorder is an easy-to-use lightweight screen recorder software that lets you capture your PC screen and save it in the MP4 format. It lets you capture the entire desktop screen, a selected area or even a videogame window of any resolution.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    VSDC Free Screen Recorder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Record desktop activity

    VSDC Free Screen Recorder VS Blue Recorder

     
  13. 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.

    143 ScreenRec alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 Blue Recorder

     
  14. Movavi Screen Recorder icon

    Movavi Screen Recorder

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    Record full screen or customized areas with webcam options. Annotate in real time, highlight cursor actions, and record both system and voiceover audio. Ideal for creating instructional videos, webinars, and presentations. Free for personal use, compatible with PCs.

    147 Movavi Screen Recorder alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Movavi Screen Recorder screenshot 1

    Movavi Screen Recorder Features

    1.  Record desktop activity
    2. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube
    3.  Trim video
    4.  Upload directly to Facebook

    Movavi Screen Recorder VS Blue Recorder

     

    • Movavi Screen Recorder is the most popular commercial alternative to Blue Recorder.

    • Movavi Screen Recorder is Paid and ProprietaryBlue Recorder is Free and Open Source
  15. ScreenStudio icon

    ScreenStudio

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    ScreenStudio is an easy screen recording that will let you create screencast or live streaming of your desktop. It does support multiple desktops, multiple webcams and text labels.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    ScreenStudio screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The website is unavailable, and the last update on GitHub is from July 2017.

    ScreenStudio Features

    1.  Activity stream

    ScreenStudio VS Blue Recorder

     
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