OBS Studio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Casting Tools

The best Screen Casting 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 loads of them are Screen Casting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Casting Tool alternatives to OBS Studio are Bandicam, VokoscreenNG, Camtasia and Streamlabs Desktop.

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  1. 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

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    • Since 2013

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    • Linux
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  2. 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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2011

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    • Windows
    • Mac
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  3. 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

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    • Since 2013

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  4. 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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
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  5. Streamlabs Desktop is all you need for streaming! Our developers have combined a streamer's essentials like video preview, dashboard, and chat windows in one app with better video quality and lower CPU usage.

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    • Since 2018

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    • Windows
    • Mac
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  6. 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

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    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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  7. CamStudio icon
     178 likes

    Record your computer screen with audio input from Mic or Speakers. Also shows mouse clicks in addition to the regular cursor. Simple interface with ability to record in AVI or export as swf.

    184 CamStudio alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  8. ActivePresenter icon
     62 likes

    Authoring solution enabling interactive eLearning course creation, flexible project layouts, advanced screen recording, video editing tools with annotation, timeline-based adjustments, and export to video, image, HTML5, SCORM, xAPI, office, or PDF formats.

    128 ActivePresenter alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2011

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    • Windows
    • Mac
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  9. ScreenFlow icon
     71 likes

    Capture the contents of your entire desktop at the same time as your video camera, microphone and computer's audio. Sophisticated editing tools allow you to create incredible screencasts in no time.

    184 ScreenFlow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Loom icon
     36 likes

    Easy and free screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks. Record your camera and screen with audio directly from your Chrome browser and share the video with your team, friends, and family.

    308 Loom alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2017

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
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  11. Camo Studio icon
     9 likes

    Start a stream or record your next video in a few taps – hone your scenes, connect a camera, and start creating with ease.

    33 Camo Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
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  12. Kazam icon
     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.

    120 Kazam alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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