Screencast-O-Matic Alternatives for Linux

Screencast-O-Matic is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Screencast-O-Matic and 13 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Screencast-O-Matic are ScreenRec, SimpleScreenRecorder, VokoscreenNG and Kazam.

Screencast-O-Matic alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders but may also be Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Casting Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Screencast-O-Matic.

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Screencast-O-Matic

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Free version Records up to 15 minutes, premium is $20/year or $48/year depending on features (as of January 2020).

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OBS Studio
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
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158 OBS Studio alternatives
OBS Studio (also known as Open Broadcaster Software, or OBS) is a screen-casting and live-streaming software available across multiple platforms including macOS, Windows and Linux. Boasting features typically only found in commercial screen recording apps, OBS also provides one...
- - OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Screencast-O-Matic.
- - OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Screencast-O-Matic.
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OBS Studio Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsOBS Studio can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Virtual camera outputUse the output from OBS Studio as your webcam's primary video source.
3. Dark ModeOBS Studio supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Custom overlaysOBS Studio allows you to add custom images or videos on top of your composition.
5. Screen SharingYou can use OBS Studio to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
6. Multi-streamingWith OBS Studio you can live streaming to multiple channels simultaneously.
7. Live Video EffectsOBS Studio lets you edit your video input in real time to apply new image values or add filters.
8. Transitions EffectsOBS Studio allows you to apply transition effects between two different scenes/pages using pre-loaded or custom animated transitions.
9. RTMP Live StreamingOBS Studio supports the Real Time Messaging Protocol to connect an encoder with a server.
Capture Video
Live Broadcasting
Ability to select a source
Game Streaming
Low CPU usage
Customizable
Record desktop activity
Streaming
Twitch Integration
Live Camera Streaming
ScreenRec
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Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
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117 ScreenRec alternatives
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.
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ScreenRec Features
1. LightweightScreenRec consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Annotate ScreenshotEdit and annotate a screenshot with various editing tools and options.
3. Screen SharingYou can use ScreenRec to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Full-page ScreenshotScreenRec can capture complete (scrolling) web pages from your web browser.
5. Ad-freeScreenRec doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Desktop SharingScreenRec enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
7. Privacy focusedScreenRec is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Live video recording
No Watermark
Record HD screen
Edit screenshots
Comments about ScreenRec as a Alternative to Screencast-O-Matic
Almost everyone thinks ScreenRec is a great Screencast-O-Matic alternative.
Seth Mitchell
While Screencast-O-Matic is a good tool, ScreenRec wins on simplicity and efficiency. ScreenRec offers instant cloud storage for every free user and requires minimal setup, making it a more streamlined choice for quick and effective screen recording.
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Marie Gold
ScreenRec provides a straightforward and user-friendly interface, marking it as a more convenient choice among its competitors. It offers efficient functionalities for a seamless screen recording experience.
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Suzanne Laury
using this tool and very satisfied with its performance so far!
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SimpleScreenRecorder
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
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Linux
115 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives
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.
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SimpleScreenRecorder Features
1. LightweightSimpleScreenRecorder consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for GesturesSimpleScreenRecorder supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
Capture Video
Record videos
Live Screen Recording
Record HD screen
Legacy Firefox Addon
Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as a Alternative to Screencast-O-Matic
Almost everyone thinks SimpleScreenRecorder is a great Screencast-O-Matic alternative.
shahmoeen
Free and Open Source linux alternative of window program like Screencast-O-Matic.
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Guest
Its Different Yes But its Almost the same everything is user friendly
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Guest
i like it when it show's me
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VokoscreenNG
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
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144 VokoscreenNG alternatives
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.
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VokoscreenNG Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsVokoscreenNG supports the use of multiple displays.
2. Ad-freeVokoscreenNG doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. No TrackingVokoscreenNG will not track you or use your personal data.
4. LightweightVokoscreenNG consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in VokoscreenNG without registration.
6. Works OfflineVokoscreenNG can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Record videos
Text Overlays
Kazam
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Audio Recorder
Linux
96 Kazam alternatives
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.
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Kazam Features
Record HD screen
Live Screen Recording
Webcam overlays
Discontinued
The latest version (1.4.5) is from 2014.
recordMyDesktop
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Linux
BSD
106 recordMyDesktop alternatives
recordMyDesktop is a desktop session recorder for GNU / Linux that attemps to be easy to use, yet also effective at it's primary task. As such, the program is separated in two parts; a simple command line tool that performs the basic tasks of capturing and encoding and an...
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recordMyDesktop Features
Record videos
Record desktop activity
Capture Video
Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.3.8.1, released in December 2008, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.
Kooha
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Linux
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111 Kooha alternatives
Capture your screen in a intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.
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Kooha Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Kooha without registration.
2. Works OfflineKooha can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Ad-freeKooha doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. LightweightKooha consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Dark ModeKooha supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Privacy focusedKooha is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Video screen capture
Wayland Support
ScreenStudio
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Linux
97 ScreenStudio alternatives
ScreenStudio is an easy screen recording that will let you create screencast or live streaming of your desktop. It does support multiple desktops, multiple webcams and text labels.
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ScreenStudio Features
Activity stream
Screenbird
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
29 Screenbird alternatives
Screenbird is a browser based, no-sign in screen recorder. It's cross platform, and built for collaboration. From there you can push videos to Youtube, or create an outline for it, download a copy for backup.
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Screenbird Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Screenbird simultaneously.
Discontinued
The repository has been archived.
Tibesti Screencaster
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Free • Open Source
Screen Casting Tool
Linux
29 Tibesti Screencaster alternatives
Record your desktop, speaker output and microphone at once, then output it to WebM, Ogg, or Matroska files. If you have the necessary codecs, you can even output to an AVI file or Matroska and h264. Control the size of the capture area, get a visual countdown to the start of...
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Tibesti Screencaster Features
Record desktop activity
Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.2.8, released in April 2011, can be still downloaded from Launchpad.