Open Source SimpleScreenRecorder AlternativesTop Screen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like SimpleScreenRecorder

The best open source alternative to SimpleScreenRecorder is OBS Studio. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to SimpleScreenRecorder and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to SimpleScreenRecorder are ShareX, OpenScreen, VokoscreenNG and Cap.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1312 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.

    212 OBS Studio alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    OBS Studio vs SimpleScreenRecorder Comments
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    Positive
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    OBS is a high-quality streaming/recording software because of its lack of watermarks being plastered across the record. OBS is a little difficult to use but it is worth it in its overall product. Fraps is equally as good in my opinion.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    -15

    OBS doesn't have pause feature, you should stop your video whenever you need to pause it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceSimpleScreenRecorder is also Free and Open Source
    • OBS Studio is Customizable and Privacy focusedSimpleScreenRecorder is not according to our users
  2. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     798 likes

    Open-source screen capture and file sharing tool with recording, editing, and annotation features. Supports 4K, dark mode, theming, offline use, and offers a lightweight, ad-free experience without tracking user data.

    264 ShareX alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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  4. OpenScreen icon

    OpenScreen

     44 likes

    Open-source, no-cost screen recorder with no watermarks, supporting entire screen or app capture, manual zoom, smooth pan, custom backgrounds, cropping, motion blur, and direct use in browser for product demos, tutorials, and commercial purposes.

    71 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     72 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.

    178 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Cap icon

    Cap

     23 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.

    106 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. Kooha icon

    Kooha

     21 likes

    Capture your screen in an intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.

    144 Kooha alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

     177 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.

    167 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  10. QuickRecorder icon

    QuickRecorder

     8 likes

    A lightweight and high-performance screen recorder for macOS.

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    • Mac
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  12. Kazam icon

    Kazam

     63 likes

    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.

    114 Kazam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  13. Recordly icon

    Recordly

     4 likes

    A free, open-source Screen Studio alternative that adds auto-zoom, cursor animations and more to your screen recordings. Substantially modifies the OpenScreen foundation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  14. recordMyDesktop icon

    recordMyDesktop

     72 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Main window
     
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