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, MangoHUD and Peek GIF Screen Recorder.
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Fraps alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders but may also be Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Casting Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Fraps.- Screen Recorder
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173 OBS Studio alternativesA 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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Steam
- FreeBSD
Top OBS Studio Features
- Live Streaming
- Screen Recording
- Capture Video
- Live Broadcasting
- Ability to select a source
- Game Streaming
- Audio Recording
- Low CPU usage
- Customizable
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- Virtual camera output
- Record desktop activity
OBS Studio VS Fraps
Is OBS Studio a good alternative to Fraps?
127 SimpleScreenRecorder alternativesSimpleScreenRecorder 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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Linux
SimpleScreenRecorder Features
- Screen Recording
- Lightweight
- Capture Video
- Record videos
- Record HD screen
- Live Screen Recording
- No registration required
- Support for Gestures
- Legacy Firefox Addon
SimpleScreenRecorder VS Fraps
Is SimpleScreenRecorder a good alternative to Fraps?Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to Fraps
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?)
0
154 VokoscreenNG alternativesVokoscreenNG 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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
VokoscreenNG Features
- Screen Recording
- Audio Recording
- Record videos
- Works Offline
- Ad-free
- Lightweight
- No registration required
- Support for Multiple Monitors
- No Tracking
- Text Overlays
VokoscreenNG VS Fraps
Is VokoscreenNG a good alternative to Fraps?
13 MangoHUD alternativesA Vulkan and OpenGL overlay for monitoring FPS, temperatures, CPU/GPU load and more. Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/Gj5YmBb - flightlessmango/MangoHud
Top MangoHUD Features
- FPS counter
- Performance Monitoring
- Gaming-focused
- Game Benchmarking
- Customizable
- Hardware Monitoring
- Lightweight
- In-Game Overlay
- Linux-based
- Temperature Monitoring
- OPENGL
MangoHUD VS Fraps
Is MangoHUD a good alternative to Fraps?Comments about MangoHUD as an Alternative to Fraps
ab1Far more useful than FRAPS
0
36 Peek GIF Screen Recorder alternativesPeek 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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
- Ubuntu
- Flatpak
Peek GIF Screen Recorder Features
- GIF recording
- Graphical User Interface
DiscontinuedPeek has been discontinued: https://github.com/phw/peek/issues/1191
Peek GIF Screen Recorder VS Fraps
Is this a good alternative to Fraps?
105 Kazam alternativesKazam 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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Linux
Kazam Features
- Record HD screen
- Live Screen Recording
- Webcam overlays
DiscontinuedThe latest version (1.4.5) is from 2014.
Kazam VS Fraps
Is Kazam a good alternative to Fraps?
118 recordMyDesktop alternativesrecordMyDesktop 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...
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
recordMyDesktop Features
- Record videos
- Record desktop activity
- Capture Video
DiscontinuedThe project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.3.8.1, released in December 2008, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.
recordMyDesktop VS Fraps
Is recordMyDesktop a good alternative to Fraps?
107 ScreenStudio alternativesScreenStudio is an easy screen recording that will let you create screencast or live streaming of your desktop. It does support multiple desktops, multiple webcams and text labels.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Linux
ScreenStudio Features
- Activity stream
DiscontinuedThe website is unavailable, and the last update on GitHub is from July 2017.
ScreenStudio VS Fraps
Is ScreenStudio a good alternative to Fraps?
Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Fraps
It can record and stream video in games, applications, and on the desktop.
Very nice, for free, opensource
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.
OBS support screen or individual window recording, just like Fraps
While the primary function of OBS is broadcasting, it can be used (albeit with a little difficulty) as a screen recorder.