Nvidia ShadowPlay AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like Nvidia ShadowPlay

Nvidia ShadowPlay is described as 'ShadowPlay is a graphics-accelerated overlay to record and share high-quality gameplay videos, screenshots, and livestreams' and is a screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Nvidia ShadowPlay for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Android apps. The best Nvidia ShadowPlay alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Nvidia ShadowPlay are GPU Screen Recorder, Open Hardware Monitor, VokoscreenNG and Bandicam.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1297 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.

    197 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Nvidia ShadowPlay
    DevilMayHaj
    0

    The "Replay Buffer" feature from OBS allows you to record and save the last few seconds or minutes of your scene similar to ShadowPlay but requires more setup

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

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

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceNvidia ShadowPlay is Free and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightNvidia ShadowPlay is not according to our users
  4. Open Hardware Monitor icon

    Open Hardware Monitor

     269 likes

    The Open Hardware Monitor is a free open source software that monitors temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, load and clock speeds of a computer.

    78 Open Hardware Monitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mono
    On Windows 7
    On Debian Linux 6.0 using the Mono Framework.
     
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    Comments about Open Hardware Monitor as an Alternative to Nvidia ShadowPlay
    mirellanmal
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    4

    different type of software

    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Different types of software, different purpose and functionality

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    mer2329
    Negative
    0

    shadow play is a screen recorder. Open Hardware Monitor is a system information tool. not the same category

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Open Hardware Monitor is a legitimate Nvidia ShadowPlay alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Open Hardware Monitor is Free and Open SourceNvidia ShadowPlay is Free and Proprietary
    • Open Hardware Monitor is LightweightNvidia ShadowPlay is not according to our users
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  6. 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.

    171 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Bandicam icon

    Bandicam

     130 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.

    158 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Get Started
     
  8. Kooha icon

    Kooha

     21 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Interface prior to Recording
     
  10. ScreenRecorder.me icon

    ScreenRecorder.me

     9 likes

    ScreenRecorder.me lets you create and share screen recordings directly from your browser without login. Customize stunning wallpapers, apply webcam effects, and use intuitive sliders for quick styling. Experience smooth animations with physics-based movements and effortlessly achieve professional results.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    ScreenRecorder.me screenshot 1
     

    • ScreenRecorder.me is the most popular Web-based alternative to Nvidia ShadowPlay.

    • ScreenRecorder.me is Free and ProprietaryNvidia ShadowPlay is also Free and Proprietary
    • ScreenRecorder.me is CustomizableNvidia ShadowPlay is not according to our users
  11. 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.

    161 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main interface
     
  13. ActivePresenter icon

    ActivePresenter

     61 likes

    Authoring solution enabling interactive eLearning course creation, flexible project layouts, advanced screen recording, video editing tools with annotation, timeline-based adjustments, and export to video, image, HTML5, SCORM, xAPI, office, or PDF formats.

    115 ActivePresenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  14. Action! icon

    Action!

     49 likes

    Action! enables HD, 4K, HDR10, and 8K streaming and recording, integrates fps displays, webcams, and live audio commentary. With overlays, monitoring tools, and benchmarking features, it offers a multifaceted solution for gaming capture.

    100 Action! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Action! screenshot 1
     

    • Action! is the most popular commercial alternative to Nvidia ShadowPlay.

    • Action! is Paid and ProprietaryNvidia ShadowPlay is Free and Proprietary
    • Action! is LightweightNvidia ShadowPlay is not according to our users
  15. Peek GIF Screen Recorder icon

    Peek GIF Screen Recorder

     38 likes

    Peek makes it easy to create short screencasts of a screen area. It was built for the specific use case of recording screen areas, e.g. for easily showing UI features of your own apps or for showing a bug in bug reports.

    39 Peek GIF Screen Recorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Flatpak
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