Lightstream AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Recorders

The best Screen Recorder alternative to Lightstream is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Lightstream and 16 are Screen Recorders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Recorder alternatives to Lightstream are GPU Screen Recorder, VokoscreenNG, Bandicam and Kooha.

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

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

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceLightstream is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightLightstream is not according to our users
  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.

    170 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    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.

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    Bandicam

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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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  7. Kooha icon

    Kooha

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

    134 Kooha alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  10. Camo Studio icon

    Camo Studio

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    Start a stream or record your next video in a few taps – hone your scenes, connect a camera, and start creating with ease.

    30 Camo Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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    • Camo Studio is the most popular iPad alternative to Lightstream.

    • Camo Studio is Free and ProprietaryLightstream is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Camo Studio is LightweightLightstream is not according to our users
  12. VSDC Free Screen Recorder icon

    VSDC Free Screen Recorder

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. Edimakor Screen Recorder icon

    Edimakor Screen Recorder

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    Versatile screen recording and live streaming tool, broadcasting to over 30 platforms. Enhances streams with stickers, templates, and images. Supports lectures and games, offers scheduled recording and operates as a virtual camera for meetings.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    ffscreencast

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    ffscreencast is an ffmpeg screencast/desktop-recording tool for the command-line with video overlay and multi monitor support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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  15. StreamYard icon

    StreamYard

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    StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Periscope, Twitch or custom RTMP outputs.

    28 StreamYard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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