PolyCapture AlternativesScreen Recorders and other similar apps like PolyCapture

PolyCapture is described as 'Allows you to record cameras, microphones, screens, and apps — individually or multiple at once' and is a Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to PolyCapture for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best PolyCapture alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PolyCapture are SimpleScreenRecorder, OpenScreen, VokoscreenNG and Bandicam.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

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    A robust cross-platform application offering seamless screen recording and live-streaming capabilities across Mac, Windows, and Linux. It supports advanced features like H264 encoding, multiple scenes, customizable themes, and direct streaming to platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

    195 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    • OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to PolyCapture.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PolyCapture.

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourcePolyCapture is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable and LightweightPolyCapture is not according to our users
  2. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

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    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.

    141 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. OpenScreen icon

    OpenScreen

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    Create stunning screen recordings for free. Open-source, no subscriptions, no watermarks, and free for commercial use. An alternative to Screen Studio.

    54 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

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    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.

    170 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Bandicam icon

    Bandicam

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    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.

    158 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

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    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.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Camtasia is the most popular Web-based alternative to PolyCapture.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryPolyCapture is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Cap icon

    Cap

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    Cap is an open source alternative to Loom. It's a video messaging tool that allows you to record, edit and share videos in seconds.

    86 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. ScreenRecorder.me icon

    ScreenRecorder.me

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    ScreenRecorder.me lets you create and share screen recordings directly from your browser without login. Customize stunning wallpapers, apply webcam effects, and use intuitive sliders for quick styling. Experience smooth animations with physics-based movements and effortlessly achieve professional results.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

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    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.

    161 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  13. Screen Studio icon

    Screen Studio

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    Record macOS screens with smoothed mouse movement, zoomed click highlights, cinematic motion blur, and customizable backgrounds while integrating webcam, microphone, system sound, and easy video editing. Output in HD for instructional and promotional videos.

    91 Screen Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Screen Studio is the most popular commercial alternative to PolyCapture.

    • Screen Studio is Paid and ProprietaryPolyCapture is Freemium and Proprietary
  14. QuickRecorder icon

    QuickRecorder

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    A lightweight and high-performance screen recorder for macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  15. Motionik icon

    Motionik

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    Motionik is a cross-platform screen recorder and editor for macOS (12.3+) and Windows 10+. It combines recording, zoom, cursor effects, and lightweight editing to help you create polished product demos, tutorials, and promo videos in minutes—no complex timeline editing required.

    35 Motionik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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