Microsoft Expression Encoder AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screen Casting Tools like Microsoft Expression Encoder

Microsoft Expression Encoder is described as 'Expression Encoder imports and encodes video files, produces live webcasts, enhances media with watermarks and advertising, and publishes with Silverlight' and is a Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Expression Encoder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and PortableApps.com apps. The best Microsoft Expression Encoder alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Expression Encoder are FFmpeg, SimpleScreenRecorder, FastStone Capture and PicPick.

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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.

    184 OBS Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    OBS Studio screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Live Streaming
    2.  Screen Recording
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  Live Broadcasting
    5.  Ability to select a source
    6.  Game Streaming
    7.  Audio Recording
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Virtual camera output
    11.  Record desktop activity
    12. Twitch icon  Twitch Integration

    OBS Studio VS Microsoft Expression Encoder

     

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Expression Encoder.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Expression Encoder.

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Expression Encoder is Free and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is CustomizableMicrosoft Expression Encoder is not according to our users
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    FFmpeg

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    FFmpeg is the leading multimedia framework, able to decode, encode, transcode, mux, demux, stream, filter and play pretty much anything that humans and machines have created. It supports the most obscure ancient formats up to the cutting edge.

    81 FFmpeg alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    FFmpeg screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Audio Conversion
    2.  Video Converter
    3.  Command line interface
    4.  Integrated Codecs
    5.  Video filters
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Console-based
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Portable
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Support for 4K

    FFmpeg VS Microsoft Expression Encoder

     
  4. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

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    SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux screen recorder that supports X11 and OpenGL. It is easy to use, feature-rich, and has a Qt-based graphical user interface. It can record the entire screen or part of it, or record OpenGL applications directly.

    133 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SimpleScreenRecorder screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Record HD screen
    5.  Live Screen Recording
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Legacy Firefox Addon

    SimpleScreenRecorder VS Microsoft Expression Encoder

     
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    Apowersoft Screen Recorder

    Apowersoft Screen Recorder captures screen and audio activity, saving it as WMV video files. It includes a converter for transforming WMV files into formats like AVI, MP4, FLV, SWF, and more. The software records PC screen activi...

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    FastStone Capture

     221 likes
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    A powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages.

    172 FastStone Capture alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FastStone Capture screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Image Annotations
    3.  Capture mouse pointer
    4.  Portable
    5.  Support for FTP
    6.  Annotate Screenshot
    7.  Upload Screenshot
    8.  Join Images

    FastStone Capture VS Microsoft Expression Encoder

     

    • FastStone Capture is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Expression Encoder.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Expression Encoder is Free and Proprietary
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightMicrosoft Expression Encoder is not according to our users
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    PicPick

     195 likes
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    Provides versatile screen capture options, built-in image annotation, color picking and palette, precision measurement tools like ruler and protractor, hotkey customization, clipboard and multi-format support, simple tray access, sharing, and portable operation.

    193 PicPick alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    PicPick screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Full-page Screenshot
    2.  Edit screenshots
    3.  Portable
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Record desktop activity
    6.  Share screenshots
    7.  Color Palette
    8.  Tabbed interface

    PicPick VS Microsoft Expression Encoder

     

    • PicPick is the most popular SaaS alternative to Microsoft Expression Encoder.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryMicrosoft Expression Encoder is Free and Proprietary
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    VirtualDub

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    VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows platforms (98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista/7), licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It lacks the editing power of a general-purpose editor such as Adobe Premiere, but is streamlined for fast...

    130 VirtualDub alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main window with input and output window
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 1.10.4.35491, released on October 27, 2013, can be still downloaded from SourceForge

    VirtualDub Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Embed subtitles into video
    4.  Batch processing

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  10. 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.

    161 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VokoscreenNG screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Text Overlays

    VokoscreenNG VS Microsoft Expression Encoder

     
  11. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

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    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    252 Camtasia alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Camtasia screenshot 1

    Top Camtasia Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Built-in Screen Capture
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Image Annotations
    6.  Interface Overlay
    7.  Support for HD videos
    8.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    9.  Swiping from all window edges
    10.  Graphical component
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free

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  12. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

     178 likes
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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main interface
    Warning

    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.

    CamStudio Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video

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  13. Wondershare Filmora icon

    Wondershare Filmora

     66 likes
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    Easy-to-use video editing software with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, 4K editing and export, transitions, filters, music and text editing, screen recording, motion tracking, green screen, custom templates, direct uploads, and audio tools for versatile projects.

    144 Wondershare Filmora alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Wondershare Filmora screenshot 1

    Top Wondershare Filmora Features

    1.  3D animated titles
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  AI-Powered
    4.  Visual-thinking
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  Record desktop activity
    7.  Noise Reduction
    8.  Text animation
    9.  Sync Audio & Video
    10.  Record videos
    11.  Special effects

    Wondershare Filmora VS Microsoft Expression Encoder

     

    • Wondershare Filmora is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Microsoft Expression Encoder.

    • Wondershare Filmora is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Expression Encoder is Free and Proprietary
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    ActivePresenter

     60 likes
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    Interactive eLearning Authoring Tool, Screen Recorder & Video Editor.

    111 ActivePresenter alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ActivePresenter screenshot 1

    Top ActivePresenter Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Lossless Compression
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Gamification
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    8.  Support for Layers
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Screen Sharing
    11.  Export to HTML
    12.  Voiceover

    ActivePresenter VS Microsoft Expression Encoder

     
  15. Loom icon

    Loom

     32 likes
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    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.

    197 Loom alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Loom screenshot 1

    Loom Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Capture Video

    Loom VS Microsoft Expression Encoder

     

    • Loom is the most popular Web-based alternative to Microsoft Expression Encoder.

    • Loom is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Expression Encoder is Free and Proprietary
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