Fraps Alternatives for Linux

Fraps is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Fraps and 15 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Fraps are SimpleScreenRecorder, VokoscreenNG, Peek GIF Screen Recorder and MangoHUD.

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.

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Screen Recorder
Windows

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OBS Studio
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
Steam
FreeBSD
156 OBS Studio alternatives
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 is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Fraps.
- - OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Fraps.
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OBS Studio Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsOBS Studio can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Virtual camera outputUse the output from OBS Studio as your webcam's primary video source.
3. Dark ModeOBS Studio supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Custom overlaysOBS Studio allows you to add custom images or videos on top of your composition.
5. Screen SharingYou can use OBS Studio to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
6. Multi-streamingWith OBS Studio you can live streaming to multiple channels simultaneously.
7. Live Video EffectsOBS Studio lets you edit your video input in real time to apply new image values or add filters.
8. Transitions EffectsOBS Studio allows you to apply transition effects between two different scenes/pages using pre-loaded or custom animated transitions.
9. RTMP Live StreamingOBS Studio supports the Real Time Messaging Protocol to connect an encoder with a server.
Capture Video
Live Broadcasting
Ability to select a source
Game Streaming
Low CPU usage
Customizable
Record desktop activity
Streaming
Twitch Integration
Live Camera Streaming
Comments about OBS Studio as a Alternative to Fraps
Most users think OBS Studio is a great Fraps alternative.
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Shujin
It can record and stream video in games, applications, and on the desktop.
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Guest
Very nice, for free, opensource
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Guest
OBS 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.
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Guest
OBS support screen or individual window recording, just like Fraps
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Guest
While the primary function of OBS is broadcasting, it can be used (albeit with a little difficulty) as a screen recorder.
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SimpleScreenRecorder
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Linux
114 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.
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SimpleScreenRecorder Features
1. LightweightSimpleScreenRecorder consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for GesturesSimpleScreenRecorder supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
Capture Video
Record videos
Live Screen Recording
Record HD screen
Legacy Firefox Addon
Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as a Alternative to Fraps
Almost everyone thinks SimpleScreenRecorder is a great Fraps alternative.
ab1
Relatively simple and also functional
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Guest
Simple, very lightweight footprint on CPU, OpenSource (need else?)
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Guest
Very 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
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VokoscreenNG
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Audio Recorder
Windows
Linux
143 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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VokoscreenNG Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsVokoscreenNG supports the use of multiple displays.
2. Ad-freeVokoscreenNG doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. No TrackingVokoscreenNG will not track you or use your personal data.
4. LightweightVokoscreenNG consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in VokoscreenNG without registration.
6. Works OfflineVokoscreenNG can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Record videos
Text Overlays
Peek GIF Screen Recorder
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Linux
Flathub
Ubuntu
Flatpak
35 Peek GIF Screen Recorder alternatives
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.
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Peek GIF Screen Recorder Features
GIF recording
Graphical User Interface
Discontinued
Peek has been discontinued: https://github.com/phw/peek/issues/1191
MangoHUD
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Free • Open Source
System Information Utility
Linux
Proton
12 MangoHUD alternatives
A Vulkan and OpenGL overlay for monitoring FPS, temperatures, CPU/GPU load and more. Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/Gj5YmBb - flightlessmango/MangoHud
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MangoHUD Features
FPS counter
Performance Monitoring
Gaming-focused
Game Benchmarking
Customizable
Hardware Monitoring
Linux-based
OPENGL
Temperature Monitoring
In-Game Overlay
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ab1
Far more useful than FRAPS
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Kazam
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Audio Recorder
Linux
96 Kazam alternatives
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.
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Kazam Features
Record HD screen
Live Screen Recording
Webcam overlays
Discontinued
The latest version (1.4.5) is from 2014.

Opinions about Kazam as a Alternative to Fraps
Most users think Kazam is a great Fraps alternative.
recordMyDesktop
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Linux
BSD
105 recordMyDesktop alternatives
recordMyDesktop is a desktop session recorder for GNU / Linux that attemps to be easy to use, yet also effective at it's primary task. As such, the program is separated in two parts; a simple command line tool that performs the basic tasks of capturing and encoding and an...
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recordMyDesktop Features
Record videos
Record desktop activity
Capture Video
Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.3.8.1, released in December 2008, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

Opinions about recordMyDesktop as a Alternative to Fraps
Most users think recordMyDesktop is a great Fraps alternative.
Krut
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Windows
Linux
80 Krut alternatives
Krut is a screencast tool that is written in Java and well suited for making video tutorials (instructional videos) on most platforms. Krut records movie files, including sound, of selected parts of your screen. The files use the quicktime mov format.
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Krut Features
1. PortableKrut can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Java based
Record videos
Discontinued
Last update is from mid-2015.