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

     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.

    203 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    OBS Studio vs Lightstream Comments
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    its free for as long as u want.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • 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

     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.

    172 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Bandicam icon

    Bandicam

     132 likes

    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.

    161 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Get Started
     
  7. Kooha icon

    Kooha

     21 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. Xbox Game Bar icon

    Xbox Game Bar

     21 likes

    Get to know Game Bar on Windows Open Game Bar to take control of all your favorite gaming activities while playing on your Windows 10/11 device.

    113 Xbox Game Bar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. VSDC Free Screen Recorder icon

    VSDC Free Screen Recorder

     6 likes

    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

     5 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  14. ffscreencast icon

    ffscreencast

     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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  15. StreamYard icon

    StreamYard

     5 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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