OpenScreen AlternativesScreen Recorders and other similar apps like OpenScreen

OpenScreen is described as 'Free, open-source screen recording with manual zoom, motion blur, cropping, custom backgrounds, no watermarks, no subscriptions, and commercial use allowed' and is a Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to OpenScreen for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Linux and Google Chrome apps. The best OpenScreen alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenScreen are ScreenToGif, ScreenArc, SimpleScreenRecorder and Screenity.

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OpenScreen alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders, but if you're looking for Screenshot Capture Tools or Video Editors you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to OpenScreen.
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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.

    214 OBS Studio alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
     
  2. ScreenArc icon
     21 likes

    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.

    43 ScreenArc alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. 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.

    153 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Screenity icon
     42 likes

    Open source screen recorder and annotation tool for Chromium browsers supporting local and offline storage, screen, tab, or camera capture, audio recording, cursor and click highlights, blur, zoom, countdowns, and UI controls. Source code available on GitHub.

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    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    • Chromium
     
  5. Camtasia icon
     235 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.

    287 Camtasia alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  6. Bandicam icon
     134 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.

    169 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. VokoscreenNG icon
     73 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.

    180 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. 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.

    194 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    52 Recordly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  10. Cap icon
     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.

    107 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. 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.

    168 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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