Free Screencast-O-Matic Alternatives for Mac

Screencast-O-Matic is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best free Mac alternative is OBS Studio, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Screencast-O-Matic and many of them are free and available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Mac alternatives to Screencast-O-Matic are Camtasia, Cap, BetterCapture and ActivePresenter.

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  1. OBS Studio icon
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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.

    230 OBS Studio alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
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  2. Camtasia icon
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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.

    312 Camtasia alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
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  3. Cap icon
     27 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.

    129 Cap alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. BetterCapture icon
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    Free, open-source screen recorder for macOS with native menu bar integration, ProRes 422/4444, HEVC, H.264 codecs, alpha channel and HDR support, flexible audio including system and mic, content filtering, privacy features with no tracking, and local file storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Homebrew
     
  5. 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.

    125 ActivePresenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. QuickRecorder icon
     8 likes

    A lightweight and high-performance screen recorder for macOS.

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    • Mac
     
  7. Loom icon
     34 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.

    260 Loom alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. ShotGlass icon
     6 likes

    Screenshot and screen recorder app for macOS. One app instead of four. Capture multiple windows, annotate, zoom, add transitions, and drop your recording onto a 3D MacBook with a simulated lens. Everything stays local.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. PolyCapture icon
     2 likes

    PolyCapture allows you to record cameras, microphones, screens, and apps — individually or multiple at once.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  10. ScreenKite icon
     5 likes

    Native macOS screen recording and editing with auto-zoom following every action, built-in editor for quick trims, super-fast Metal-accelerated 4K export, no subscription, customizable backgrounds, movable camera overlay, shadow effects, and AI-driven features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Record Go icon
     2 likes

    Record Go: Screen Recorder is a user-friendly and practical application for screen capture. No matter whether it is to record tutorials, courses, demonstrations, meetings, games, film/TV series, or videos, Record Go: Screen Recorder could always save your time and offer great...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  12. ScreenRec icon
     69 likes

    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.

    163 ScreenRec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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