CamStudio Alternatives

CamStudio is described as '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' and is a very popular Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to CamStudio for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best CamStudio alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CamStudio are ShareX, SimpleScreenRecorder, Camtasia and GPU Screen Recorder.

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CamStudio alternatives page was last updated Oct 11, 2024
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  1. QuickRecorder icon

    QuickRecorder

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    A lightweight and high-performance screen recorder for macOS.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    QuickRecorder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Video screen capture

    QuickRecorder VS CamStudio

     
  2. ScreenFlow icon

    ScreenFlow

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    Capture the contents of your entire desktop at the same time as your video camera, microphone and computer's audio. Sophisticated editing tools allow you to create incredible screencasts in no time.

    128 ScreenFlow alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ScreenFlow screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  Record desktop activity
    9.  Non linear editor

    ScreenFlow VS CamStudio

     

    • ScreenFlow is the most popular commercial alternative to CamStudio.

    • ScreenFlow is Paid and ProprietaryCamStudio is Free and Open Source
    • ScreenFlow is LightweightCamStudio is not according to our users
  4. Loom icon

    Loom

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    Easy and free screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks. Record your camera and screen with audio directly from your Chrome browser and share the video with your team, friends, and family.

    197 Loom alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Loom screenshot 1

    Loom Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Capture Video

    Loom VS CamStudio

     

    • Loom is the most popular Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to CamStudio.

    • Loom is Freemium and ProprietaryCamStudio is Free and Open Source
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    Apowersoft Screen Recorder

    Apowersoft Screen Recorder captures screen and audio activity, saving it as WMV video files. It includes a converter for transforming WMV files into formats like AVI, MP4, FLV, SWF, and more. The software records PC screen activi...

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  6. Action! icon

    Action!

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    Action! enables HD, 4K, HDR10, and 8K streaming and recording, integrates fps displays, webcams, and live audio commentary. With overlays, monitoring tools, and benchmarking features, it offers a multifaceted solution for gaming capture.

    94 Action! alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Action! screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube
    2.  Record videos
    3.  Time shift
    4.  Low CPU usage
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Capture Video
    8.  Game Benchmarking

    Action! VS CamStudio

     
  7. PolyCapture icon

    PolyCapture

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    PolyCapture allows you to record cameras, microphones, screens, and apps — individually or multiple at once.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    PolyCapture screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Webcam recording
    8.  Camera capturing

    PolyCapture VS CamStudio

     
  8. Icecream Screen Recorder icon

    Icecream Screen Recorder

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    Icecream Screen Recorder is a versatile tool that offers screen recording and screenshot capturing. It records video, system sounds, and microphone audio in various modes and formats. It also allows webcam recording, image uploading for custom watermarks, and a zoom function...

    109 Icecream Screen Recorder alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window

    Icecream Screen Recorder Features

    1.  Record desktop activity
    2.  Share screenshots
    3.  No cropping
    4.  No Watermark
    5.  Record videos
    6.  Capture Video
    7.  Matroska

    Icecream Screen Recorder VS CamStudio

     
  10. FlashBack icon

    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 will first store a lossless proprietary file which you can review frame by frame and then easily experiment with the output options to select best suited.

    115 FlashBack alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Video editing
    Discontinued

    The latest version (5.60) is from August 2023.

    FlashBack Features

    1.  Picture in Picture
    2.  Webcam recording
    3. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube
    4.  Record desktop activity
    5.  Edit screenshots

    FlashBack VS CamStudio

     
  11. Debut icon

    Debut

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    Debut is a screen capture and video recording software that records videos from your screen, webcam or other video devices.

    126 Debut alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Debut Screen Recorder and Video Capture Main Screen

    Debut Features

    1.  Video overlay
    2.  Subtitles and captions
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Webcam recording
    5.  Special effects
    6.  Color management
    7.  Stream Capture
    8.  Capture Video
    9.  Webcam overlays
    10.  Capture mouse pointer

    Debut VS CamStudio

     
  12. 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.

    146 Movavi Screen Recorder alternatives

    License model

    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 CamStudio

     
  13. Elgato Game Capture icon

    Elgato Game Capture

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    Designed for content creators, Elgato Game Capture is a professional videogame recording and live-streaming software for Windows.

    117 Elgato Game Capture alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Elgato Game Capture screenshot 1

    Elgato Game Capture Features

    1.  Capture Video
    2.  Record videos
    3.  Graphical component

    Elgato Game Capture VS CamStudio

     
  14. Screencast-O-Matic icon

    Screencast-O-Matic

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    Free version Records up to 15 minutes, premium is $20/year or $48/year depending on features (as of January 2020).

    101 Screencast-O-Matic alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Screencast-O-Matic screenshot 1
    Warning

    Opswat Scanned And Detected 4 Trojans on this software. VirusTotal shows 2 potential concerns.https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/92683ed33f8df8f6255300a71bf5c4a55d414bf1b7415aa8337dd8953128a2c2/detection

    Screencast-O-Matic Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube
    3.  Share on Twitter
    4.  Upload directly to Dropbox
    5.  Record videos

    Screencast-O-Matic VS CamStudio

     
  15. 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

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    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 CamStudio

     
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