Free Screen Video Recorder AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools & Screen Recorders like Free Screen Video Recorder

Free Screen Video Recorder is described as 'Compact, yet full-featured screen video recorder and screenshot capture tool that allows you to easily record screen activities and capture anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen and rectangular regions' and is a screenshot capture tool in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Free Screen Video Recorder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Google Chrome apps. The best Free Screen Video Recorder alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Free Screen Video Recorder are ShareX, Greenshot, GPU Screen Recorder and SimpleScreenRecorder.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

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    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.

    195 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    • Some users think OBS Studio is a great Free Screen Video Recorder alternative, some don't.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Free Screen Video Recorder.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Free Screen Video Recorder.

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceFree Screen Video Recorder is Free and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightFree Screen Video Recorder is not according to our users
  2. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     788 likes
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    Open-source screen capture and file sharing tool with recording, editing, and annotation features. Supports 4K, dark mode, theming, offline use, and offers a lightweight, ad-free experience without tracking user data.

    252 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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  4. Greenshot icon

    Greenshot

     715 likes
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    Lightweight screenshot tool offering OCR, exports to Office apps and online storage, integration with external commands, supporting 32 languages and minimal space requirement.

    209 Greenshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Greenshot is for stills, Free Screen Video is for movement

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    • This alternative is disputed. Greenshot is a legitimate Free Screen Video Recorder alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceFree Screen Video Recorder is Free and Proprietary
    • Greenshot is Lightweight and CustomizableFree Screen Video Recorder is not according to our users
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  7. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  8. Snipping Tool icon

    Snipping Tool

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    Snipping Tool is a screen capture utility that allows users to take screenshots of specific objects or full screens, annotate them, and save or share the captured images or videos.

    152 Snipping Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

     222 likes
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    A powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages.

    183 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • FastStone Capture is the most popular commercial alternative to Free Screen Video Recorder.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietaryFree Screen Video Recorder is Free and Proprietary
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightFree Screen Video Recorder is not according to our users
  11. PicPick icon

    PicPick

     197 likes
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    Provides versatile screen capture options, built-in image annotation, color picking and palette, precision measurement tools like ruler and protractor, hotkey customization, clipboard and multi-format support, simple tray access, sharing, and portable operation.

    201 PicPick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • PicPick is the most popular SaaS alternative to Free Screen Video Recorder.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryFree Screen Video Recorder is Free and Proprietary
    • PicPick is CustomizableFree Screen Video Recorder is not according to our users
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    Bandicam

     130 likes
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    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
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  13. Snagit icon

    Snagit

     199 likes
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    Advanced screen capture and recording tool enabling image or video captures directly from your screen. Includes editing features like callouts, transparency, and effects to enhance visuals. Organize and easily share creations through documents, presentations, or favorite applications.

    202 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  14. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     233 likes
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Camtasia is the most popular Web-based alternative to Free Screen Video Recorder.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryFree Screen Video Recorder is Free and Proprietary
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    Lightshot

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    Captures selectable screen regions for Windows and Mac, offers instant uploading, quick editing, and sharing through short URLs, supports saving locally, annotating, clipboard copying, browser add-ons, upload history access, and operates without heavy system use.

    185 Lightshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Mozilla Firefox
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