ffscreencast Alternatives

ffscreencast is described as 'Ffmpeg screencast/desktop-recording tool for the command-line with video overlay and multi monitor support' and is a Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ffscreencast for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best ffscreencast alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ffscreencast are SimpleScreenRecorder, GPU Screen Recorder, VokoscreenNG and Camtasia.

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  1. ScreenCam icon

    ScreenCam

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    ScreenCam is a free and open-source Android app to record screen using native API and without root. It can record sound from the speaker and is configurable, letting you change the recording format and location of save files among other options.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Discontinued

    The latest update is from 2018.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

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  2. Omnia Livestream icon

    Omnia Livestream

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    Free & affordable Livestream made for every church. Omnia strives to make tools that empower and equip the Church to fulfill it's calling by focusing on software that is impactful, affordable, easy to use, and has great support.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Wayfarer icon

    Wayfarer

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    A screen recorder for GNOME / Wayland / PipeWire.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
    Wayfarer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Wayland Support
    7.  Capture mouse pointer

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  6. FFsplit icon

    FFsplit

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    A freeware application that lets users stream high quality content similar to XSplit Broadcaster and Flash Media Live Encoder. Currently, the application is in early stages of development. This project is actively looking for dedicated testers.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 0.7.0.25, released on December 3rd, 2014, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Capture Video
    2.  Record videos
    3.  Live Broadcasting

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  7. NDI Tools icon

    NDI Tools

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    NDI Tools by NewTek streamlines video production with its suite of software. Transmitting high-quality video over Ethernet, it includes Studio Monitor for real-time viewing, Scan Converter for screen capture, Virtual Input for software integration, and VLC Plugin for media player support.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    NDI Tools Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Custom overlays
    4.  Picture in Picture
    5.  Record videos

    NDI Tools VS ffscreencast

     
  8. Quick Screen Recorder icon

    Quick Screen Recorder

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    Quick Screen Recorder is a lightweight desktop screen recorder for Windows, built on top of WinForms (C#).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Quick Screen Recorder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free

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  10. Screencastify icon

    Screencastify

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    A Chrome extension for capturing, editing and sharing screencasts. Save recordings automatically to your Google Drive or publish directly to YouTube.

    62 Screencastify alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    Screencastify screenshot 1

    Screencastify Features

    1.  Record videos
    2. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  Record desktop activity
    5.  Upload directly to Google Drive
    6.  Sync with Google Drive

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  11. Datarhei/Restreamer icon

    Datarhei/Restreamer

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    Datarhei/Restreamer offers smart free video streaming in real time. Stream H.264 video of IP cameras live to your website. Upload your live video on YouTube, Ustream, Twitch, Livestream.com or any other streaming solutions e.g. Wowza-Streaming-Engine.

    21 Datarhei/Restreamer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Datarhei/Restreamer screenshot 1

    Datarhei/Restreamer Features

    1.  RTMP Live Streaming
    2.  Websocket streams
    3.  Live Broadcasting
    4.  Streaming
    5. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    6.  IP camera

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    • Datarhei/Restreamer is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ffscreencast.

    • Datarhei/Restreamer is Free and Open Sourceffscreencast is also Free and Open Source
  12. Snowmix icon

    Snowmix

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    Snowmix is a video mixer tool for mixing live and recorded video and audio feeds. It supports clipping, scaling and transparent overlay of video, png graphics and text. It supports animation of video, images and texts through native commands changing scale, placement...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Snowmix screenshot 1

    Snowmix Features

    1.  Special effects

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  13. ApowerREC - Screen Recorder icon

    ApowerREC - Screen Recorder

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    ApowerREC is a cross-platform app that's available on Windows, Mac, and iOS, you can easily use it for recording desktop activities, camera, system sound and microphone. It's also has annotation, video editor, task recording mode and more.

    64 ApowerREC - Screen Recorder alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    ApowerREC - Screen Recorder screenshot 1

    ApowerREC - Screen Recorder Features

    1.  Record videos
    2.  Record HD screen

    ApowerREC - Screen Recorder VS ffscreencast

     
  14. HyperCam icon

    HyperCam

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    HyperCam v2 is a video capture software that records AVI movies (screencam) directly from your monitor, for software presentations, software training, demos, tutorials, and fun! HyperCam supports text annotations, sound, and screen notes (great for creating automated software...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    HyperCam screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    HyperCam v.2 is no longer offered for sale by Hyperionics. Last version, 2.29, released in May 2014, can be downloaded for free from the official website.

    HyperCam Features

    1.  Record desktop activity

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  15. Kingshiper Screen Recorder icon

    Kingshiper Screen Recorder

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    Kingshiper Screen Recorder for Mac is a powerful and user-friendly software tool designed for capturing screen activity on your Mac. It provides various recording modes, you can select one to begin your recording to suit your specific needs.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Simple Yet Powerful Screen Recorder

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Multi-streaming
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Record videos

    Kingshiper Screen Recorder VS ffscreencast

     
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