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 14 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

    OBS Studio

     1302 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.

    207 OBS Studio alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    OBS Studio vs Kazam Comments
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    You can also make streamings.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceKazam is also Free and Open Source
    • OBS Studio is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightKazam is not according to our users
  2. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     797 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.

    260 ShareX alternatives

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

    VokoscreenNG

     72 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.

    175 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    VokoscreenNG vs Kazam Comments
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    Less choice for output format but does the job. Allows webcam cast.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • VokoscreenNG is Free and Open SourceKazam is also Free and Open Source
    • VokoscreenNG is LightweightKazam is not according to our users
  5. Cap icon

    Cap

     23 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.

    100 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  6. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

     177 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.

    165 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  9. Screencast Capture Lite icon

    Screencast Capture Lite

     21 likes

    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

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Krut icon

    Krut

     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

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    The current user interface (Windows XP)
     
  13. XerahS icon

    XerahS

     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.

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  14. Taksi icon

    Taksi

     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

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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