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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Captura is a 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.

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Captura alternatives page was last updated Mar 25, 2024
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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

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    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.

    185 OBS Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    OBS Studio screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Live Streaming
    2.  Screen Recording
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  Live Broadcasting
    5.  Ability to select a source
    6.  Game Streaming
    7.  Audio Recording
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Virtual camera output
    11.  Record desktop activity
    12. Twitch icon  Twitch Integration

    OBS Studio VS Captura

     
    Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Captura
    PrimalSoftRock
    •Mar 25, 2024
    0

    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.

    Paul
    Positive •Mar 30, 2020
    -3

    Great 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.

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    • Almost everyone thinks OBS Studio is a great Captura alternative.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Captura.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Captura.

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceCaptura is also Free and Open Source
    • OBS Studio is CustomizableCaptura is not according to our users
  2. ShareX icon

    ShareX

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    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.

    243 ShareX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    Main window

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Screenshot OCR
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Edit screenshots
    6.  Share Videos
    7.  Built-in Image editor
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  GIF recording
    10.  Support for Hotkeys
    11.  Share screenshots
    12.  Record videos

    ShareX VS Captura

     
    Comments about ShareX as an Alternative to Captura
    AntumDeluge
    Positive •Mar 3, 2019
    -2

    Both made for capturing system desktop to video.

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    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceCaptura is also Free and Open Source
    • ShareX is CustomizableCaptura is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    135 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 Captura

     
    Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to Captura
    Paul
    Positive •Mar 30, 2020
    -1

    The 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).

    Captura Icon
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    • Almost everyone thinks SimpleScreenRecorder is a great Captura alternative.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceCaptura is also Free and Open Source
    • SimpleScreenRecorder is LightweightCaptura is not according to our users
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  6. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

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    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.

    173 FastStone Capture alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FastStone Capture screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Image Annotations
    3.  Capture mouse pointer
    4.  Portable
    5.  Support for FTP
    6.  Annotate Screenshot
    7.  Upload Screenshot
    8.  Join Images

    FastStone Capture VS Captura

     

    • FastStone Capture is the most popular commercial alternative to Captura.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietaryCaptura is Free and Open Source
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightCaptura is not according to our users
  7. 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.

    164 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VokoscreenNG screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    VokoscreenNG VS Captura

     
  8. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

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    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.

    254 Camtasia alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Camtasia screenshot 1

    Top Camtasia Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Built-in Screen Capture
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Image Annotations
    6.  Interface Overlay
    7.  Support for HD videos
    8.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    9.  Swiping from all window edges
    10.  Graphical component
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free

    Camtasia VS Captura

     
  10. Bandicam icon

    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

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Get Started

    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 Captura

     
    Comments about Bandicam as an Alternative to Captura
    Guest
    Positive •Oct 20, 2020
    0

    Top quality recordings, and an easy-to-use interface

    Captura Icon
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    • Bandicam is Freemium and ProprietaryCaptura is Free and Open Source
    • Bandicam is LightweightCaptura is not according to our users
  11. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

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    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.

    154 CamStudio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main interface
    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.

    CamStudio Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video

    CamStudio VS Captura

     
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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 Captura

     
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    ActivePresenter

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    Interactive eLearning Authoring Tool, Screen Recorder & Video Editor.

    117 ActivePresenter alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ActivePresenter screenshot 1

    Top ActivePresenter Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Lossless Compression
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Gamification
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    8.  Support for Layers
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Screen Sharing
    11.  Export to HTML
    12.  Voiceover

    ActivePresenter VS Captura

     
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