ScreenRecorder AlternativesScreen Recorders and other similar apps like ScreenRecorder

Apps similar to ScreenRecorder include OBS Studio, which is free and open source. Other options are FastStone Capture, Bandicam, VokoscreenNG and Camtasia. You're spoiled for choice with Screen Recorders like ScreenRecorder: we list more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Android, the web and Linux.

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  1. OBS Studio icon
     1414 likes

    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.

    261 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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  2. A powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages.

    231 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Bandicam icon
     139 likes

    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.

    189 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  4. VokoscreenNG icon
     75 likes

    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.

    196 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  5. Camtasia icon
     238 likes

    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.

    341 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  6. CamStudio icon
     178 likes

    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.

    183 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  7. CaptureCap icon
     4 likes

    Android application for capturing and streaming the screen, audio, or both. It can record playback audio from other apps on Android 10 or later without root, although vendors may restrict some sources. The project is maintenance-only, with bug fixes possible but few new features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
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  8. Loom icon
     36 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.

    301 Loom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • US flagUnited States
    Loom screenshot 1
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  9. 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.

    127 ActivePresenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Xbox Game Bar icon
     21 likes

    Get to know Game Bar on Windows Open Game Bar to take control of all your favorite gaming activities while playing on your Windows 10/11 device.

    122 Xbox Game Bar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. FlashBack icon
     38 likes

    Free software records screen, webcam, and audio; supports picture-in-picture overlays, lossless format storage for frame referencing, export to Flash or AVI, and fast sharing options including direct YouTube upload. Suitable for tutorials, demos, or sharing online.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    FlashBack screenshot 1
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  12. ShadowPlay is a graphics-accelerated overlay to record and share high-quality gameplay videos, screenshots, and livestreams.

    122 Nvidia ShadowPlay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
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