Open Source Kazam Alternatives for Windows

Kazam is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best open source Windows alternative is OBS Studio. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Kazam and 13 are open source and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Windows alternatives to Kazam are ShareX, VokoscreenNG, Cap and CamStudio.

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  1. OBS Studio icon
     1326 likes

    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.

    220 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
     
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  2. ShareX icon
     813 likes

    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.

    270 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
     
  3. VokoscreenNG icon
     73 likes

    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.

    181 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  4. Cap icon
     26 likes

    Open-source tool for screen and camera capture with 4K recording, timeline editor, instant sharing via links, privacy controls, no signup, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor options, threaded comments, self-hosting, and paid AI-powered features available.

    116 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. CamStudio icon
     178 likes

    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.

    168 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  6. Screencast Capture Lite is a tool to continuously capture the desktop screen, storing this information in video files. The application supports recording from the primary screen, from a chosen window or from a fixed region.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Krut icon
     15 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. There exist a lot of screen recorders, but all lack the speed for doing some full screen recording. The speed is just to low or cpu to high.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. XerahS icon
     1 like

    The most advanced screen capture tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux. ShareX reimagined with modern UI technologies, built from the ground up for cross-platform performance.

    54 XerahS alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  10. Taksi icon
     7 likes

    Taksi is a utility that allows you to take screenshots and record video clips of your favourite games and other 3D-graphics applications. Inspired by Fraps .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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