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 OpenScreen, Recordly, GPU Screen Recorder and VokoscreenNG.

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OBS Studio alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders, but if you're looking for Screen Casting Tools or Screenshot Capture Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Linux, iPad, Screen Recording, Online + Free, Windows + Free and Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to OBS Studio.
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  1. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

     154 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.

    167 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

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    • Linux
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    SimpleScreenRecorder vs OBS Studio Comments
    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.

    SevenTalents
    Positive
    0

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

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

    OpenScreen

     58 likes

    Open-source, no-cost screen recorder with no watermarks, supporting entire screen or app capture, manual zoom, smooth pan, custom backgrounds, cropping, motion blur, and direct use in browser for product demos, tutorials, and commercial purposes.

    86 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Recordly icon

    Recordly

     40 likes

    Free open-source screen recorder for macOS and Windows featuring auto-zoom, smooth cursor animations, MP4 and GIF export, timeline trimming, speed changes, annotations, frame styling options, advanced audio capture, and substantial OpenScreen modifications.

    75 Recordly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Cap icon
    Cap

    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 pa...

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  8. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     76 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.

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    VokoscreenNG vs OBS Studio Comments
    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.

    • VokoscreenNG is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
  9. Kooha icon

    Kooha

     23 likes

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

    151 Kooha alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  10. Cap icon

    Cap

     28 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.

    132 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Debian
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
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  11. Kazam icon

    Kazam

     64 likes

    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.

    117 Kazam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.4.5) is from 2014.

    Kazam vs OBS Studio Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    obs does way more than just screen recording

    Robert Bledsoe
    Positive
    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
    0

    Kazam is more basic than OBS

    • Kazam is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
  12. 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.

    45 Peek GIF Screen Recorder alternatives

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    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Flatpak
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    Discontinued

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

    Peek GIF Screen Recorder vs OBS Studio Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    obs does way more than just screen recording

    • Peek GIF Screen Recorder is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
  13. ScreenRec icon

    ScreenRec

     69 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ScreenRec screenshot 1
     
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (5.0.13 beta) was released in July 2025.

    ScreenRec vs OBS Studio Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Edita Armenulic
    3

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

    Eleanor
    Positive
    0

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

    Erna Lorenz
    Positive
    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.

    3 of 5 comments
    • ScreenRec is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
    • ScreenRec is a Screenshot Capture OBS Studio is a Screen Recording
  15. recordMyDesktop icon

    recordMyDesktop

     73 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...

    127 recordMyDesktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Main window
     
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