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 are mainly Screen Recorders but may also be Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Casting Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of OBS Studio.- Screen Recorder
- Free • Open Source
- 135 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
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Platforms
- Linux
Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to OBS Studio
Top Positive CommentTop Negative CommentSimpleScreenRecorder is only used for offline screenrecording, not livestreaming.
Most Recent CommentSevenTalentsThe OG of the streaming world and yet it still continues to lead the pack!
- 164 VokoscreenNG alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
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Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Comments about VokoscreenNG as an Alternative to OBS Studio
apranaxfortIt's easier to use especially for some simple recordings you don't need to setup scenes like you do in OBS.
somerandompersonIt has very limited functionality (such as no audio recording) if you use wayland.
- 130 Kooha alternatives
Capture your screen in an intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.
- 112 Kazam alternatives
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.
DiscontinuedThe latest version (1.4.5) is from 2014.
Kazam Features
Comments about Kazam as an Alternative to OBS Studio
Most Recent Commentobs does way more than just screen recording
Robert BledsoeAmong basic Screen Recorders for Linux, Kazam is a good choice but OBS and ScreenRec are better options as they are more comprehensive.
Kazam is more basic than OBS
- 145 ScreenRec alternatives
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.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Comments about ScreenRec as an Alternative to OBS Studio
Top Positive CommentEdita ArmenulicOBS is complex and works well for professionals. For people who want a simple and lightweight screen recorder, ScreenRec is a better option.
Most Recent CommentEleanorScreenRec's simplicity and lightweight design make it a standout free recorder for quick tutorials and meetings.
Erna LorenzI 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.
- 38 Peek GIF Screen Recorder alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
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Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
- Ubuntu
- Flatpak
DiscontinuedPeek has been discontinued: https://github.com/phw/peek/issues/1191
Peek GIF Screen Recorder Features
Comments about Peek GIF Screen Recorder as an Alternative to OBS Studio
obs does way more than just screen recording
- 110 ScreenStudio alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Linux
DiscontinuedThe website is unavailable, and the last update on GitHub is from July 2017.
ScreenStudio Features
Comments about ScreenStudio as an Alternative to OBS Studio
Matheus BastosScreenStudio 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.
Its support all Linux distribution
It doesn't live stream like OBS but it's straightforward, fast and easy to use for recording videos of the screen.