OBS Studio Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to OBS Studio for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative 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 available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to OBS Studio are VokoscreenNG, Kooha, Kazam and ScreenRec.

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OBS Studio alternatives page was last updated Sep 26, 2024
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  1. 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.

    135 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 OBS Studio

     
    Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Top Positive Comment
    David
    Mar 18, 2020
    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
    Aug 25, 2024
    1

    SimpleScreenRecorder is only used for offline screenrecording, not livestreaming.

    Most Recent Comment
    SevenTalents
    Positive •Oct 27, 2023
    0

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

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    • Most users think SimpleScreenRecorder is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is the most popular Linux alternative to OBS Studio.

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

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
    • SimpleScreenRecorder is LightweightOBS Studio is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    164 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VokoscreenNG screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    VokoscreenNG VS OBS Studio

     
    Comments about VokoscreenNG as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    apranaxfort
    Positive •Jan 31, 2021
    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 •Apr 22, 2022
    1

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

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    • Most users think VokoscreenNG is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • VokoscreenNG is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
    • VokoscreenNG is LightweightOBS Studio is not according to our users
  4. Kooha icon

    Kooha

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

    130 Kooha alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Interface prior to Recording

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Video screen capture
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Wayland Support
    8.  Capture mouse pointer
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Kooha VS OBS Studio

     
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    Kazam

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    Kazam is a simple screen recording program that will capture the content of your screen and record a video file that can be played by any video player that supports VP8/WebM video format.

    112 Kazam alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Kazam screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.4.5) is from 2014.

    Kazam Features

    1.  Record HD screen
    2.  Live Screen Recording
    3.  Webcam overlays

    Kazam VS OBS Studio

     
    Comments about Kazam as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Negative •Jan 14, 2018
    5

    obs does way more than just screen recording

    Robert Bledsoe
    Positive •Sep 24, 2022
    0

    Among basic Screen Recorders for Linux, Kazam is a good choice but OBS and ScreenRec are better options as they are more comprehensive.

    Guest
    Negative •Jun 12, 2016
    0

    Kazam is more basic than OBS

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    • Most users think Kazam is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • Kazam is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
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    ScreenRec

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    If you spend too much time on email and chat, try sending instant video messages and screenshots with ScreenRec. You'll get your point across faster and save precious hours.

    145 ScreenRec alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ScreenRec screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Annotate Screenshot
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Full-page Screenshot
    5.  No Watermark
    6.  Live video recording
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Record HD screen
    10.  Edit screenshots

    ScreenRec VS OBS Studio

     
    Comments about ScreenRec as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Top Positive Comment
    Edita Armenulic
    Feb 17, 2023
    3

    OBS is complex and works well for professionals. For people who want a simple and lightweight screen recorder, ScreenRec is a better option.

    Most Recent Comment
    Eleanor
    Positive •Mar 26, 2024
    0

    ScreenRec's simplicity and lightweight design make it a standout free recorder for quick tutorials and meetings.

    Erna Lorenz
    Positive •Oct 11, 2022
    1

    I mainly use it to create short instructional videos for my students. ScreenRec is perfect for educationist who are working from home or employed at online educational institutes.

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    • Almost everyone thinks ScreenRec is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • ScreenRec is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
    • ScreenRec is Lightweight and Privacy focusedOBS Studio is not according to our users
  7. Peek GIF Screen Recorder icon

    Peek GIF Screen Recorder

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    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.

    38 Peek GIF Screen Recorder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Flatpak
    Peek GIF Screen Recorder screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Peek has been discontinued: https://github.com/phw/peek/issues/1191

    Peek GIF Screen Recorder Features

    1.  GIF recording
    2.  Graphical User Interface

    Peek GIF Screen Recorder VS OBS Studio

     
    Comments about Peek GIF Screen Recorder as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Guest
    Negative •Jan 14, 2018
    5

    obs does way more than just screen recording

    OBS Studio Icon
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    • Some users think Peek GIF Screen Recorder is a great OBS Studio alternative, some don't.

    • Peek GIF Screen Recorder is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
  9. ScreenStudio icon

    ScreenStudio

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    ScreenStudio is an easy screen recording that will let you create screencast or live streaming of your desktop. It does support multiple desktops, multiple webcams and text labels.

    110 ScreenStudio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    ScreenStudio screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The website is unavailable, and the last update on GitHub is from July 2017.

    ScreenStudio Features

    1.  Activity stream

    ScreenStudio VS OBS Studio

     
    Comments about ScreenStudio as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Matheus Bastos
    Positive •Apr 6, 2020
    0

    ScreenStudio is one of the few programs I found to make lives on linux similar to what OBS does. It is functional for those who don't have newer drivers.

    Guest
    Positive •Oct 8, 2020
    0

    Its support all Linux distribution

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    • ScreenStudio is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
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