recordMyDesktop AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screen Casting Tools like recordMyDesktop

recordMyDesktop is described as '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' and is a popular Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to recordMyDesktop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Steam apps. The best recordMyDesktop alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like recordMyDesktop are SimpleScreenRecorder, VokoscreenNG, Bandicam and Cap.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1224 likes
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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.

    187 OBS Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    OBS Studio screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Live Streaming
    2.  Screen Recording
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  Live Broadcasting
    5.  Ability to select a source
    6.  Game Streaming
    7.  Audio Recording
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Virtual camera output
    11.  Record desktop activity
    12. Twitch icon  Twitch Integration

    OBS Studio VS recordMyDesktop

     

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to recordMyDesktop.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to recordMyDesktop.

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourcerecordMyDesktop is also Free and Open Source
    • OBS Studio is CustomizablerecordMyDesktop is not according to our users
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    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.

    135 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SimpleScreenRecorder screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Record HD screen
    5.  Live Screen Recording
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Legacy Firefox Addon

    SimpleScreenRecorder VS recordMyDesktop

     
  4. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

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    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.

    163 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VokoscreenNG screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Text Overlays

    VokoscreenNG VS recordMyDesktop

     
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    Camtasia

    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, pres...

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    Bandicam

     126 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.

    150 Bandicam alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Get Started

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Record desktop activity
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  FPS counter
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  Full video recording
    8.  Live recording
    9.  Voice Recording
    10.  Game Benchmarking
    11.  Dynamic retargeting
    12.  Webcam overlays

    Bandicam VS recordMyDesktop

     
  7. Cap icon

    Cap

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    Cap is an open source alternative to Loom. It's a video messaging tool that allows you to record, edit and share videos in seconds.

    72 Cap alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cap screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  OCR
    4.  Webcam recording
    5.  AI-Powered
    6.  Video annotation

    Cap VS recordMyDesktop

     
  8. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     231 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.

    252 Camtasia alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Camtasia screenshot 1

    Top Camtasia Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Built-in Screen Capture
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Image Annotations
    6.  Interface Overlay
    7.  Support for HD videos
    8.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    9.  Swiping from all window edges
    10.  Graphical component
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free

    Camtasia VS recordMyDesktop

     
    Comments about Camtasia as an Alternative to recordMyDesktop
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    Nice for gaming recording.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Camtasia is a great recordMyDesktop alternative.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryrecordMyDesktop is Free and Open Source
  10. Kooha icon

    Kooha

     19 likes
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    Capture your screen in an intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.

    129 Kooha alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PH flagPhilippines

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Interface prior to Recording

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Video screen capture
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Wayland Support
    8.  Capture mouse pointer
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Kooha VS recordMyDesktop

     
  11. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

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    Record your computer screen with audio input from Mic or Speakers. Also shows mouse clicks in addition to the regular cursor. Simple interface with ability to record in AVI or export as swf.

    153 CamStudio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main interface
    Warning

    As described on VirusTotal comment (https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/1ddb733efb11769a05cc735d555e9a4df92c4cdf29fa47ea3864e57e67dcf884/analysis/1411383540/): if you download CamStudio from SourceForge.net, the VirusTotal results are 0/53. After installing this SF version, it immediately says that there is an update available. When the link is clicked, it takes you to camstudio.org, which has a zip file that, scanned with VirusTotal, gives you 15/53 result. So do NOT download and install the "update": it's a malware. Installer as of 09/22/2014.

    CamStudio Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video

    CamStudio VS recordMyDesktop

     
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    ActivePresenter

     60 likes
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    Interactive eLearning Authoring Tool, Screen Recorder & Video Editor.

    113 ActivePresenter alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ActivePresenter screenshot 1

    Top ActivePresenter Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Lossless Compression
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Gamification
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    8.  Support for Layers
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Screen Sharing
    11.  Export to HTML
    12.  Voiceover

    ActivePresenter VS recordMyDesktop

     
  13. QuickRecorder icon

    QuickRecorder

     7 likes
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    A lightweight and high-performance screen recorder for macOS.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    QuickRecorder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Video screen capture

    QuickRecorder VS recordMyDesktop

     
  14. ScreenFlow icon

    ScreenFlow

     70 likes
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    Capture the contents of your entire desktop at the same time as your video camera, microphone and computer's audio. Sophisticated editing tools allow you to create incredible screencasts in no time.

    130 ScreenFlow alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ScreenFlow screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  Record desktop activity
    9.  Non linear editor

    ScreenFlow VS recordMyDesktop

     

    • ScreenFlow is the most popular commercial alternative to recordMyDesktop.

    • ScreenFlow is Paid and ProprietaryrecordMyDesktop is Free and Open Source
    • ScreenFlow is LightweightrecordMyDesktop is not according to our users
  15. Loom icon

    Loom

     31 likes
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    Easy and free screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks. Record your camera and screen with audio directly from your Chrome browser and share the video with your team, friends, and family.

    199 Loom alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Loom screenshot 1

    Loom Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Capture Video

    Loom VS recordMyDesktop

     

    • Loom is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to recordMyDesktop.

    • Loom is Freemium and ProprietaryrecordMyDesktop is Free and Open Source
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