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CamStudio

 178 likes

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.

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License model

  • FreeOpen Source

Platforms

  • Windows
  • PortableApps.com
Warning

As described on VirusTotal comment (https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/1ddb733efb11769a05cc735d555e9a4df92c4cdf29fa47ea3864e57e67dcf884/analysis/1411383540/): if you download CamStudio from SourceForge.net, the VirusTotal results are 0/53. After installing this SF version, it immediately says that there is an update available. When the link is clicked, it takes you to camstudio.org, which has a zip file that, scanned with VirusTotal, gives you 15/53 result. So do NOT download and install the "update": it's a malware. Installer as of 09/22/2014.

2.4 / 5 Avg rating (13)
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  1.  Portable
  2.  Screen Recording
  3.  Capture Video

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CamStudio information

  • Developed by

    CamStudio
  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 2.4 (13 ratings)
  • Alternatives

    154 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

Our users have written 24 comments and reviews about CamStudio, and it has gotten 178 likes

CamStudio was added to AlternativeTo by logic on Apr 26, 2009 and this page was last updated Mar 31, 2024.

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Comment summary: CamStudio appears to have a mixed reception, with positives highlighting its easy-to-use interface and low CPU load during recordings. However, users express concerns about malware bundled with later versions and frequent crashes that necessitate reconfiguration. Some recommend using older versions or compiling from source to avoid these issues. It's acknowledged as good for basic video recording but not suitable for demanding tasks. Alternatives like Jing and ShareX are mentioned as smoother options.
Matrilwood
  
Top positive commentNov 21, 2011

Easy to use and reliable. It's a real shame that it can't draw from on machine audio and microphone at the same time, because if it could it would be perfect. If it's usage does not require "In-game" audio being accompanied by running commentary, I'd recommend this software to anyone.

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purrloin
  
Top negative commentApr 7, 2016

It does have malware.

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Tama
  
Negative commentMay 21, 2024

This software very rarely gets updated. It's better to use free Bandicam or Snagit.

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motdub
CommentMay 5, 2023

Real website is https://camstudio.org/ it is NOT originally from sourceforge so STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT MALWARE!!!!

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attilajhorvath
CommentNov 15, 2020

Invariably, if camstudio points to an infected update, then camstudio itself is suspect and should not be downloaded as many will click on the update. camstudio on sourceforge should be flagged.

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Shoji
  
Negative commentFeb 22, 2017

it is discontinued

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mmv
CommentFeb 21, 2016

So I switched to ShareX. But good point for CamStudio is low CPU load in process of recording. It not spin up notebook fan.

Malware can be avoided hten installing.

[Edited by mmv, February 21]

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What is CamStudio?

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.