ScreenFlow AlternativesTop Screen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like ScreenFlow

ScreenFlow is described as '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' and is a popular screenshot capture tool in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to ScreenFlow for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Google Chrome apps. The best ScreenFlow alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ScreenFlow are QuickTime Player, OpenScreen, SimpleScreenRecorder and Ksnip.

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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.

    197 OBS Studio alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to ScreenFlow
    Guest
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    OBS allows screen recording. It's nowhere near as flashy as ScreenFlow though

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Randy R
    Positive
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    OBS doesnt have a video editing system

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think OBS Studio is a great ScreenFlow alternative, some don't.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ScreenFlow.

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

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceScreenFlow is Paid and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable and Privacy focusedScreenFlow is not according to our users
  2. QuickTime Player icon

    QuickTime Player

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    Watch Internet video, HD movie trailers, and personal media clips. Whether it’s on the web or on your desktop, QuickTime Player brings your digital media brilliantly to life.

    172 QuickTime Player alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Danilo Venom
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    QuickTime is not only a media player: it includes screen recording, video and audio streams capture, media conversion and other features

    Guest
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    QuickTime is primarily for playing. ScreenFlow is for recording AND annotation/manipulation

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. QuickTime Player is a legitimate ScreenFlow alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • QuickTime Player is Free and ProprietaryScreenFlow is Paid and Proprietary
  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.

    55 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Icecream Screen Recorder

    Enables screen video, audio, and webcam capture with support for system sounds, microphone input, annotation tools, zoom, custom watermarks, automated scheduling, screenshot upload, adjustable quality, region selection, and suppo...

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  6. 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

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    • Linux
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  7. Ksnip icon

    Ksnip

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    Ksnip is a Qt based cross-platform screenshot tool that provides many annotation features for your screenshots.

    59 Ksnip alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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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

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Most users think Camtasia is a great ScreenFlow alternative.

    • Camtasia is the most popular Web-based alternative to ScreenFlow.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryScreenFlow is Paid and Proprietary
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    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

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    • Windows
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  11. 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.

    171 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. ScreenArc icon

    ScreenArc

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    Cross-platform screen recording and editing tool featuring automated cinematic pan-and-zoom on mouse actions, webcam overlay, customizable visuals, timeline editor, multi-monitor support, instant aspect ratio switching, style presets, and 2K output in MP4 or GIF.

    35 ScreenArc alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Cap icon

    Cap

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    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.

    92 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  14. 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

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    • Online
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  15. 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.

    93 Screen Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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

    • Screen Studio is Paid and ProprietaryScreenFlow is also Paid and Proprietary
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