PlayClaw Alternatives

PlayClaw is described as 'Is game video recording and streaming tool with various overlays' and is a Screen Recorder in the gaming software category. There are more than 50 alternatives to PlayClaw for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Steam and Web-based apps. The best PlayClaw alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PlayClaw are MSI Afterburner, SimpleScreenRecorder, VokoscreenNG and Camtasia.

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PlayClaw is game video recording and streaming tool with various overlays.

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PlayClaw alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. Gamecaster icon

    Gamecaster

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    Gamecaster is a graphical user interface for open source framework 'glc'. It can capture real time footage of any game that uses ALSA for sound and OpenGL for drawing. Gamecaster can also encode any captured .glc file into webm video format.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Discontinued

    last version 0.3 and released 2012

    Gamecaster Features

    1.  OPENGL

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  2. ffscreencast icon

    ffscreencast

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    ffscreencast is an ffmpeg screencast/desktop-recording tool for the command-line with video overlay and multi monitor support.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    ffscreencast screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from March 2017.

    ffscreencast Features

    1.  Capture Video
    2.  Record videos

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  4. HyperCam icon

    HyperCam

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    HyperCam v2 is a video capture software that records AVI movies (screencam) directly from your monitor, for software presentations, software training, demos, tutorials, and fun! HyperCam supports text annotations, sound, and screen notes (great for creating automated software...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    HyperCam screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    HyperCam v.2 is no longer offered for sale by Hyperionics. Last version, 2.29, released in May 2014, can be downloaded for free from the official website.

    HyperCam Features

    1.  Record desktop activity

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    Debut

    Debut is a screen capture and video recording software that records videos from your screen, webcam or other video devices.

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  6. Screenbits icon

    Screenbits

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    Ultimate screen recorder software for game recording, video tutorials, product demos, YouTube videos and more. Screenbits allows you to capture screen content, system sound, microphone and camera into HD/4K quality video files.

    119 Screenbits alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Screenbits screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Custom overlays
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Screen Sharing
    9.  Capture Video
    10.  Record videos
    11.  Record desktop activity
    12.  No Watermark

    Screenbits VS PlayClaw

     
  7. LoiLo Game Recorder icon

    LoiLo Game Recorder

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    LoiLo Game Recorder is a completely free, fast, simple and very effective videogame recorder.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 1.1.0.1, released in 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Bundleware

    Loiloscope is automatically installed along with this but can be uninstalled afterwards with no harm done.

    LoiLo Game Recorder Features

    1.  Capture Video
    2.  Record desktop activity
    3.  Record videos

    LoiLo Game Recorder VS PlayClaw

     
  8. glc icon

    glc

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    OpenGL video capture application. Easy and fast. Totally worth the try.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.5.8, released in May 2008, can be still downloaded from GitHub. Latest commit dates back to July 2013.

    glc Features

    1.  Capture Video
    2.  OPENGL

    glc VS PlayClaw

     
  10. TinyTake icon

    TinyTake

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    TinyTake is a free screen capture software for Microsoft Windows. With TinyTake, you can capture images and videos of your computer screen, add comments and share them with others in minutes. TinyTake is built by MangoApps and is available for free.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TinyTake screenshot 1

    TinyTake Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Proxy support
    3.  Share screenshots
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Record videos

    TinyTake VS PlayClaw

     
  11. Free Cam icon

    Free Cam

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    Free Cam is free screen recording software for Windows that lets you easily capture all or part of your screen, record your voice & mouse clicks, then edit your video and save it to your computer or share it instantly on YouTube.

    123 Free Cam alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Making a screencast with Free Cam

    Free Cam Features

    1.  Capture Video

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  12. D3DGear icon

    D3DGear

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    D3DGear is very fast video game recording software, game video recorder and video game live stream broadcasting software for PC. D3DGear video game recording and broadcasting performance and quality are superior among other game video recorder programs.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    D3DGear screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  Game Benchmarking

    D3DGear VS PlayClaw

     
  13. UltraVNC Screen Recorder icon

    UltraVNC Screen Recorder

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    There exist a lot of screen recorders, but all lack the speed for doing some full screen recording. The speed is just to low or cpu to high.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    UltraVNC Screen Recorder screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Download and source code links are broken, seems abandoned.

    UltraVNC Screen Recorder Features

    1.  Record desktop activity

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  14. Taksi icon

    Taksi

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    Taksi is a utility that allows you to take screenshots and record video clips of your favourite games and other 3D-graphics applications. Inspired by Fraps .

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    stats
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last stable version, 0.7.6, was released in June 2006, and last beta version, 0.7.7.9, in July 2010. They can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

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  15. liteCam icon

    liteCam

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    liteCam HD is the most intuitive and powerful professional screen recording software for Windows PC around. Capture and record anything on your computer screen in full HD from streaming videos, webinars, live game play, and more.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    liteCam screenshot 1

    liteCam Features

    1.  Record videos
    2.  Record desktop activity
    3.  Webcam recording

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    • liteCam is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to PlayClaw.

    • liteCam is Freemium and ProprietaryPlayClaw is also Freemium and Proprietary
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