OBS Studio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Recorders

The best Screen Recorder alternative to OBS Studio is OpenScreen, 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 loads of them are Screen Recorders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Recorder alternatives to OBS Studio are Recordly, GPU Screen Recorder, SimpleScreenRecorder and Bandicam.

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  1. OpenScreen icon
     63 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.

    105 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  2. Recordly icon
     45 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.

    87 Recordly alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  3. This is a screen recorder that has minimal impact on system performance by recording a monitor using the GPU only, similar to shadowplay on windows.

    80 GPU Screen Recorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  4. 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.

    177 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  5. Bandicam icon
     139 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.

    191 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  6. VokoscreenNG icon
     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.

    197 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  7. Nvidia App icon
     31 likes

    The NVIDIA app updates your PC with the latest drivers and technology, optimizes games and applications through a unified GPU control center, provides recording tools via in-game overlay, and highlights the latest NVIDIA tools and software.

    34 Nvidia App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Camtasia icon
     238 likes

    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    347 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
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  9. Kooha icon
     24 likes

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

    157 Kooha alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  10. Comprehensive streaming studio encompassing scenes setup, cross-platform compatibility, multi-output recording, advanced audio management, and import tools, suitable for gaming, events, and communication integration through screen captures.

    54 XSplit Broadcaster alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Cap icon
     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.

    154 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Google Chrome
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  12. Action! icon
     51 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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