Captura AlternativesTop Screen Recorders & Screen Casting Tools like Captura
Captura is described as 'Windows software that allows you to record your screen or a region of you screen in high resolution with or without audio, keystrokes and mouse cursor' and is a popular Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Captura for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Steam and PortableApps.com apps. The best Captura alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Captura are ShareX, SimpleScreenRecorder, FastStone Capture and VokoscreenNG.
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- Free • Open Source
- 185 OBS Studio alternatives
A robust cross-platform application offering seamless screen recording and live-streaming capabilities across Mac, Windows, and Linux. It supports advanced features like H264 encoding, multiple scenes, customizable themes, and direct streaming to platforms like Twitch and YouTube.
License model
- Free • Open Source
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Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Steam
- FreeBSD
Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Captura
PaulGreat software if you're looking for an alternative to Captura that also works on macOS and Linux. The main difference is that you can also stream videos with OBS while Captura can only record your screen.
- 243 ShareX alternatives
Open-source screen capture and file sharing tool with recording, editing, and annotation features. Supports 4K, dark mode, theming, offline use, and offers a lightweight, ad-free experience without tracking user data.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
- PortableApps.com
- Steam
Comments about ShareX as an Alternative to Captura
AntumDelugeBoth made for capturing system desktop to video.
- 135 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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
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Platforms
- Linux
Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to Captura
PaulThe best alternative if you're using Linux. But, if you're looking for a screen recorder that can also stream, you should take a look at OBS (Open Broadcaster Software).
- 173 FastStone Capture alternatives
A powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
China
Platforms
- Windows
- 164 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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- Free • Open Source
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- Windows
- Linux
- 254 Camtasia alternatives
This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Top Camtasia Features
- 149 Bandicam alternatives
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.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
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Platforms
- Windows
Comments about Bandicam as an Alternative to Captura
Top quality recordings, and an easy-to-use interface
- 154 CamStudio alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
- PortableApps.com
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- 107 Xbox Game Bar alternatives
Take control of your gaming activities—such as screenshots, capturing clips, and streaming—by pressing Win+G on your keyboard.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
- 117 ActivePresenter alternatives
Interactive eLearning Authoring Tool, Screen Recorder & Video Editor.
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Top ActivePresenter Features
OBS Studio is not directly comparable to Captura and both have mostly different use cases. OBS Studio is mainly for full screen screen recording and streaming. It is not trivial to set the video to a small region. ShareX, Camtasia and similar tools are more suited to replace Capura.