Bandicam alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Bandicam alternative for most people
OBS StudioFree and open source with no time limits, plus streaming.
Best Bandicam alternative for a free option
ShareXFree, open-source option for quick Windows recordings and GIFs.
Best Bandicam alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
MedalFree game clipping with instant sharing to friends and social platforms.
Best Bandicam alternative for open source
OBS StudioFree and open source with no time limits, plus streaming.
Best Bandicam alternative for Mac
Movavi Screen RecorderSimilar paid recorder that also runs on Mac and has scheduling.
Best Bandicam alternative for Windows
FlashBack ExpressFree Windows recorder with no time limit or watermark.
Best Bandicam alternative for Linux
OBS StudioFree and open source with no time limits, plus streaming.
Best Bandicam alternative for iPhone and Android
MedalFree 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.