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Bandicam alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Bandicam: free version limits recording length, and no cloud sharing or full editor. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Bandicam, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. OBS Studio currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Medal logoMedalFree plan + paidNoWindows, iOS, Android3 of 362.6
  1. Medal logo

    1. MedalTop pick

    Best for: PC gamers who want instant highlight clips and easy sharing

    Free plan + paidWindows, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bandicam

    Free game clipping with instant sharing to friends and social platforms.

    Pros

    • Free hotkey clipping of the last moments of play
    • Simple editor and one-click sharing to social platforms
    • Light enough to run alongside games

    Cons

    • Game-focused, not for tutorials or work
    • Social feed and promotions are prominent
    • Desktop recording is Windows only
    Visit Medal Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Medal a good Bandicam alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026medal.tv(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    Over 12 million gamers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026medal.tv(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, iOS, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026medal.tv(opens source in a new tab)

The best Bandicam alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

OBS Studio logo

Best Bandicam alternative for most people

OBS Studio

Free and open source with no time limits, plus streaming.

ShareX logo

Best Bandicam alternative for a free option

ShareX

Free, open-source option for quick Windows recordings and GIFs.

Medal logo

Best Bandicam alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Medal

Free game clipping with instant sharing to friends and social platforms.

OBS Studio logo

Best Bandicam alternative for open source

OBS Studio

Free and open source with no time limits, plus streaming.

Movavi Screen Recorder logo

Best Bandicam alternative for Mac

Movavi Screen Recorder

Similar paid recorder that also runs on Mac and has scheduling.

FlashBack Express logo

Best Bandicam alternative for Windows

FlashBack Express

Free Windows recorder with no time limit or watermark.

OBS Studio logo

Best Bandicam alternative for Linux

OBS Studio

Free and open source with no time limits, plus streaming.

Medal logo

Best Bandicam alternative for iPhone and Android

Medal

Free game clipping with instant sharing to friends and social platforms.

Bandicam alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Bandicam?

OBS Studio ranks first right now. Free and open source with no time limits, plus streaming. Medal and FlashBack Express follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Bandicam?

Yes. OBS Studio (open source), Medal (free plan + paid), FlashBack Express (free plan + paid) and ShareX (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Bandicam?

Yes: OBS Studio and ShareX.

Which Bandicam alternatives work on Linux?

OBS Studio runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Bandicam?

The complaints we hear most: free version limits recording length; no cloud sharing or full editor; interface looks dated.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Bandicam, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.