Fraps Alternatives
Fraps is described as 'universal Windows application that can be used with games using DirectX or OpenGL graphic technology. In its current form Fraps performs many tasks and can best be described as:' and is a very popular Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Fraps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Steam and PortableApps.com. The best alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Fraps are ShareX, SimpleScreenRecorder, MSI Afterburner and VokoscreenNG.
Fraps alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders but may also be Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Casting Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Fraps.OBS Studio
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Screen Recorder
- Screenshot Capture Tool
- Screen Casting Tool
149 alternatives to OBS Studio- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
- Steam
- FreeBSD
OBS Studio (also known as Open Broadcaster Software, or OBS) is a screen-casting and live-streaming software available across multiple platforms including macOS, Windows and Linux. Boasting features typically only found in commercial screen recording apps, OBS also provides one...
OBS Studio Features
OBS Studio vs Fraps opinions
ShujinIt can record and stream video in games, applications, and on the desktop.
6Very nice, for free, opensource
2OBS is first and for most a Live Streaming Software. While it is far more flexible it does not come with the ease of use a dedicated screen recorder does.
5OBS support screen or individual window recording, just like Fraps
2While the primary function of OBS is broadcasting, it can be used (albeit with a little difficulty) as a screen recorder.
0ShareX
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Screenshot Capture Tool
- Screen Recorder
- Screen Casting Tool
224 alternatives to ShareX- Windows
- Steam
ShareX is a free and open source program that lets you capture or record any area of your screen and share it with a single press of a key. It also allows uploading images, text or other types of files to many supported destinations you can choose from.
ShareX Features
SimpleScreenRecorder
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Screen Recorder
- Screenshot Capture Tool
- Screen Casting Tool
112 alternatives to SimpleScreenRecorder- Linux
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.
SimpleScreenRecorder Features
SimpleScreenRecorder vs Fraps opinions
ab1Relatively simple and also functional
0Very low impact on CPU and RAM It occupies very few MB for the creation of video (with standard settings - 2 min. lenght = 10 MB approximately) Easy to use and configure
1Simple, very lightweight footprint on CPU, OpenSource (need else?)
0MSI Afterburner
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Proprietary
- System Information Utility
- Screenshot Capture Tool
48 alternatives to MSI Afterburner- Windows
A powerful overclocking tool for your graphics card, which also includes screen capture and video capture tools, plus overlays. Has a lower FPS hit than Fraps, and offers the same functionality. The beta versions include audio streams alongside the video capture.
MSI Afterburner Features
MSI Afterburner vs Fraps opinions
It's free and offers a lot of functions
0Danilo_VenomMSI Afterburner can record videos and display the FPS counter in your game, one of main Fraps functionality.
2VokoscreenNG
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Screen Recorder
- Screen Casting Tool
- Audio Recorder
140 alternatives to VokoscreenNG- Windows
- Linux
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.
VokoscreenNG Features
Bandicam
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Freemium • Proprietary
- Screen Recorder
- Screenshot Capture Tool
- Screen Casting Tool
124 alternatives to Bandicam- Windows
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 that uses the DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan graphic technologies.
Bandicam Features
Bandicam vs Fraps opinions
The UI is more user friendly and it is a snap to use.
1vorontsov_nikolayIt record, it count, it asking for money. It`s ok.
2Peek GIF Screen Recorder
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Screen Recorder
- Screenshot Capture Tool
- Screen Casting Tool
35 alternatives to Peek GIF Screen Recorder- Linux
- Flathub
- Ubuntu
- Flatpak
Peek makes it easy to create short screencasts of a screen area. It was built for the specific use case of recording screen areas, e.g. for easily showing UI features of your own apps or for showing a bug in bug reports.
Peek GIF Screen Recorder Features
DiscontinuedPeek has been discontinued: https://github.com/phw/peek/issues/1191
MangoHUD
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- System Information Utility
11 alternatives to MangoHUD- Linux
- Proton
A Vulkan and OpenGL overlay for monitoring FPS, temperatures, CPU/GPU load and more. Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/Gj5YmBb - flightlessmango/MangoHud
MangoHUD Features
MangoHUD vs Fraps opinions
ab1Far more useful than FRAPS
0Action!
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- Screen Recorder
- Screenshot Capture Tool
78 alternatives to Action!- Windows
- Steam
Action! allows real-time recording/capture of Windows Aero desktop in a superb HD video quality. With Action! you can record web player videos, your gameplay, display game framerates, add live audio commentary to create high quality tutorials, record music, capture screenshots...
Action! Features
Action! vs Fraps opinions
They're both a recording software
0pyxxlNice interface and (AS OF WRITING) was last updated June '19.
0Kazam
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Screen Recorder
- Screen Casting Tool
- Audio Recorder
94 alternatives to Kazam- Linux
Kazam is a simple screen recording program that will capture the content of your screen and record a video file that can be played by any video player that supports VP8/WebM video format.
Kazam Features
DiscontinuedThe latest version (1.4.5) is from 2014.
Kazam vs Fraps opinions