Elgato Game Capture AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like Elgato Game Capture

Elgato Game Capture is described as 'Designed for content creators, Elgato Game Capture is a professional videogame recording and live-streaming software for Windows' and is a Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Elgato Game Capture for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Elgato Game Capture alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Elgato Game Capture are GPU Screen Recorder, SimpleScreenRecorder, VokoscreenNG and Bandicam.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1296 likes

    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.

    197 OBS Studio alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    • OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Elgato Game Capture.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Elgato Game Capture.

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceElgato Game Capture is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightElgato Game Capture is not according to our users
  4. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

     148 likes

    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.

    141 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

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    • Linux
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  6. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     72 likes

    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.

    171 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Bandicam icon

    Bandicam

     130 likes

    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.

    158 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Get Started
     
  8. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     233 likes

    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.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Camtasia is the most popular Web-based alternative to Elgato Game Capture.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryElgato Game Capture is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Cap icon

    Cap

     23 likes

    Open-source tool for screen and camera capture with 4K recording, timeline editor, instant sharing via links, privacy controls, no signup, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor options, threaded comments, self-hosting, and paid AI-powered features available.

    92 Cap alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. Kooha icon

    Kooha

     21 likes

    Capture your screen in an intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  12. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

     177 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.

    161 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main interface
     
  14. Overwolf icon

    Overwolf

     58 likes

    Overwolf adds epic overlay apps to your favorite games. Game capture, Twitch streaming, TeamSpeak overlay, in-game browser and many more smart apps that make gaming more awesome!

    10 Overwolf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. XSplit Broadcaster icon

    XSplit Broadcaster

     58 likes

    Comprehensive streaming studio encompassing scenes setup, cross-platform compatibility, multi-output recording, advanced audio management, and import tools, suitable for gaming, events, and communication integration through screen captures.

    48 XSplit Broadcaster alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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