CamStudio Alternatives for Linux

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

CamStudio 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 CamStudio.

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OBS Studio
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
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Steam
FreeBSD
151 alternatives to OBS Studio
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...
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OBS Studio Features
1. Virtual camera outputUse the output from OBS Studio as your webcam's primary video source.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsOBS Studio can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
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. Screen SharingYou can use OBS Studio to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
6. Transitions EffectsOBS Studio allows you to apply transition effects between two different scenes/pages using pre-loaded or custom animated transitions.
7. Multi-streamingWith OBS Studio you can live streaming to multiple channels simultaneously.
8. Live Video EffectsOBS Studio lets you edit your video input in real time to apply new image values or add filters.
9. RTMP Live StreamingOBS Studio supports the Real Time Messaging Protocol to connect an encoder with a server.
Capture Video
Live Broadcasting
Ability to select a source
Game Streaming
Low CPU usage
Customizable
Record desktop activity
Twitch Integration
Streaming
Extensive settings menu
OBS Studio vs CamStudio opinions
Most users think OBS Studio is a great alternative to CamStudio.
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Free/Open. Reccording works well
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Way too complicated for someone simply wanting to record what's on their screen. Doesn't work "out-of-the-box".
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SimpleScreenRecorder
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Linux
112 alternatives to SimpleScreenRecorder
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
Live Screen Recording
Record HD screen
Legacy Firefox Addon
SimpleScreenRecorder vs CamStudio opinions
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Included in (Rosa-)Linux Repositories. Easy to install / use.
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ScreenRec
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Free • Proprietary
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Windows
Linux
113 alternatives to ScreenRec
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.
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VokoscreenNG
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Audio Recorder
Windows
Linux
140 alternatives to VokoscreenNG
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. Ad-freeVokoscreenNG doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
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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Flathub
Ubuntu
Flatpak
35 alternatives to Peek GIF Screen Recorder
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
94 alternatives to Kazam
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
109 alternatives to Kooha
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. LightweightKooha consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Dark ModeKooha supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Privacy focusedKooha is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Video screen capture
Wayland Support
recordMyDesktop
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Linux
BSD
104 alternatives to recordMyDesktop
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...
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recordMyDesktop Features
Record videos
Record desktop activity
Capture Video
Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.3.8.1, released in December 2008, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.
Deepin Screen Recorder
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Audio Recorder
Linux
Deepin
29 alternatives to Deepin Screen Recorder
Deepin Screen Recorder is a screen recorder tool, it supports to save the recorded screens as gif or mp4 format. It can select the recorded window automatically or manually by selecting the area. Users just need to start and stop the recording process, and the file will autosave...
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Deepin Screen Recorder Features
GIF recording
Capture Video
Record videos
Record desktop activity
Mouse tracking
Ginj
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Free • Open Source
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Recorder
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Java Mobile
32 alternatives to Ginj
An open source multi-platform screen capture and recording tool for simple "capture / annotate / share" workflow. Ginj was inspired by Jing (now discontinued), but although there are similarities in the way both tools behave, Ginj is not Jing.
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Ginj Features
1. Annotate ScreenshotEdit and annotate a screenshot with various editing tools and options.
Dropbox integration
Share screenshots
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