Istanbul Alternatives

Istanbul is described as 'desktop session recorder for the Free Desktop. It records your session into an Ogg Theora video file. To start the recording, you click on its icon in the notification area. To stop you click its icon again. It works on GNOME, KDE, XFCE and others' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Istanbul for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Online / Web-based, Linux and Google Chrome. The best alternative is Camtasia. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Bandicam or CamStudio. Other great apps like Istanbul are Kooha, Action!, Loom and recordMyDesktop.

Istanbul 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 Istanbul.

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Istanbul

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Istanbul is a desktop session recorder for the Free Desktop. It records your session into an Ogg Theora video file. To...

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Camtasia
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Paid • Proprietary
Video Editor
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Mac
Windows
204 alternatives to Camtasia
Produce videos for the web using the industry-leading H.264 format. No tweaks or technospeak, just sparkling HD-quality video with compact file sizes...every single time. Two existing production presets (blog and web) and three new presets (YouTube, HD display, and Screencast.
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Camtasia Features
1. Chroma Key / Green ScreenCamtasia supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
Built-in Screen Capture
Built-in editor
Capture Video
Image Annotations
Interface Overlay
Support for HD videos
Graphical component
Swiping from all window edges
Bandicam
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Freemium • Proprietary
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Windows
124 alternatives to Bandicam
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.
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Bandicam Features
1. Works OfflineBandicam can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Chroma Key / Green ScreenBandicam supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
3. LightweightBandicam consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Record desktop activity
Capture Video
FPS counter
Full video recording
Live recording
Voice Recording
Game Benchmarking
Dynamic retargeting
Webcam overlays
GIF recording
CamStudio
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Windows
PortableApps.com
135 alternatives to CamStudio
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.
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CamStudio Features
1. PortableCamStudio can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Capture Video
Discontinued
The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 2.7 r316, released in May 2015, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.
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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.
Kooha
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Linux
Flathub
Flatpak
109 alternatives to Kooha
Capture your screen in a intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.
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Kooha Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Kooha without registration.
2. Works OfflineKooha can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Ad-freeKooha doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Privacy focusedKooha is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. Dark ModeKooha supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. LightweightKooha consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Video screen capture
Action!
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Paid • Proprietary
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Windows
Steam
78 alternatives to Action!
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...
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Action! Features
1. LightweightAction! consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Time shift
Low CPU usage
Record videos
Upload directly to YouTube
Capture Video
Game Benchmarking
Loom
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Freemium • Proprietary
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
iPhone
Google Chrome
153 alternatives to Loom
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.
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Loom Features
1. Screen SharingYou can use Loom to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
Capture Video
recordMyDesktop
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Linux
BSD
104 alternatives to recordMyDesktop
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.
ScreenFlow
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Paid • Proprietary
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Mac
102 alternatives to ScreenFlow
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.
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ScreenFlow Features
1. LightweightScreenFlow consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for LayersScreenFlow supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. Colour GradingScreenFlow lets you manipulate color in creative and artistic ways.
4. Support for 4KScreenFlow supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
5. Color PickerScreenFlow allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
6. Works OfflineScreenFlow can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Chroma Key / Green ScreenScreenFlow supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
8. Dark ModeScreenFlow supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
9. Support for Multiple MonitorsScreenFlow supports the use of multiple displays.
Record desktop activity
Non linear editor
Nvidia ShadowPlay
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Free • Proprietary
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Live Streaming Tools and Service
Windows
102 alternatives to Nvidia ShadowPlay
ShadowPlay is a graphics-accelerated overlay to record and share high-quality gameplay videos, screenshots, and livestreams.
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Nvidia ShadowPlay Features
1. Support for 4KNvidia ShadowPlay supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
Low memory footprint
Record videos
Convert Videos to Animated GIFs
Support for Nvidia drivers
Live Broadcasting
In-Game Overlay
VSDC Free Screen Recorder
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Free • Proprietary
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Audio Recorder
Windows
126 alternatives to VSDC Free Screen Recorder
VSDC Free Screen Recorder is an easy-to-use lightweight screen recorder software that lets you capture your PC screen and save it in the MP4 format. It lets you capture the entire desktop screen, a selected area or even a videogame window of any resolution.
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VSDC Free Screen Recorder Features
Capture Video
Record videos
Record desktop activity