OBS Studio Alternatives Filtered by 'Record videos'

The best alternative to OBS Studio is SimpleScreenRecorder, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to OBS Studio and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to OBS Studio are VokoscreenNG, Action!, Cap and Elgato Game Capture.

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  1. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

     148 likes

    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.

    141 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

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    • Linux
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    Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Top Positive Comment
    David
    5

    It doesn't live stream like OBS but it's straightforward, fast and easy to use for recording videos of the screen.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    2

    SimpleScreenRecorder is only used for offline screenrecording, not livestreaming.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    SevenTalents
    Positive
    0

    The OG of the streaming world and yet it still continues to lead the pack!

    3 of 8 comments
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    • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
  2. 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

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about VokoscreenNG as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    apranaxfort
    Positive
    3

    It's easier to use especially for some simple recordings you don't need to setup scenes like you do in OBS.

    somerandomperson
    Negative
    0

    It has very limited functionality (such as no audio recording) if you use wayland.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • VokoscreenNG is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
  4. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Windows
    • Steam
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    Comments about Action! as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    It can record even the most heavy games without any lag.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Action! is Paid and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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  6. 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.

    92 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Debut

     45 likes

    Debut is a screen capture and video recording software that records videos from your screen, webcam or other video devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. 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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  12. Screenbits icon

    Screenbits

     11 likes

    Ultimate screen recorder software for game recording, video tutorials, product demos, YouTube videos and more. Screenbits allows you to capture screen content, system sound, microphone and camera into HD/4K quality video files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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  13. FFsplit icon

    FFsplit

     15 likes

    A freeware application that lets users stream high quality content similar to XSplit Broadcaster and Flash Media Live Encoder. Currently, the application is in early stages of development. This project is actively looking for dedicated testers.

    185 FFsplit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. recordMyDesktop icon

    recordMyDesktop

     72 likes

    recordMyDesktop is a desktop session recorder for GNU / Linux that attemps to be easy to use, yet also effective at it's primary task. As such, the program is separated in two parts; a simple command line tool that performs the basic tasks of capturing and encoding and an...

    120 recordMyDesktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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  15. Screencast-O-Matic icon

    Screencast-O-Matic

     25 likes

    Free version Records up to 15 minutes, premium is $20/year or $48/year depending on features (as of January 2020).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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