Fraps alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Fraps: no new release since February 2013, and download page lists only Windows XP to Windows 7. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Fraps, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bandicam currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Medal	Free plan + paid	No	Windows, iOS, Android	3 of 3	61.8
2	Icecream Screen Recorder	Free plan + paid	No	Windows, macOS, Android	7 of 7	57.5

1. MedalTop pick
Best for: PC gamers who want instant highlight clips and easy sharing
Free plan + paidWindows, iOS, Android
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from Fraps
Free clip recorder built for modern games, with instant replays and easy sharing.
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 ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Medal a good Fraps alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Price
Free
Checked Oct 29, 2026medal.tv(opens source in a new tab)
Users
Over 12 million gamers
Checked Oct 29, 2026medal.tv(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Windows, iOS, Android
Checked Oct 29, 2026medal.tv(opens source in a new tab)
2. Icecream Screen Recorder
Best for: Home users and teachers who want an easy, inexpensive recorder
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Android
57.5
score / 100
Why switch from Fraps
Simple Windows recorder with a free tier that runs on current versions of Windows.
Pros
Very easy to use with drawing and zoom tools
Lifetime licence option
Free version for short recordings
Cons
Free version is limited
Basic editing and small cloud storage
Mac version has fewer features
Visit Icecream Screen Recorder Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Icecream Screen Recorder a good Fraps alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Android
Checked Oct 29, 2026icecreamapps.com(opens source in a new tab)
Annual licence
$29.95 per year (Windows)
Checked Oct 29, 2026icecreamapps.com(opens source in a new tab)
Lifetime licence
One-time fee available
Checked Oct 29, 2026icecreamapps.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro limits
No time limit or watermark
Checked Oct 29, 2026icecreamapps.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$29.95 a year (Windows, billed annually)
Checked Nov 1, 2026icecreamapps.com(opens source in a new tab)
Lifetime price
$59.95 one-time (Windows)
Checked Nov 1, 2026icecreamapps.com(opens source in a new tab)
Money-back guarantee
30 days
Checked Nov 1, 2026icecreamapps.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Fraps alternative for…

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

Best Fraps alternative for most people

Bandicam

Paid Windows game recorder that also shows an FPS counter, but supports current Windows versions and compressed output.

Best Fraps alternative for a free option

OBS Studio

Free and open source, still actively developed, and records or streams any modern game with efficient GPU encoding.

Best Fraps alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Medal

Free clip recorder built for modern games, with instant replays and easy sharing.

Best Fraps alternative for open source

ShareX

Free open-source Windows tool for screenshots and screen recording, if capture matters more than FPS stats.

Best Fraps alternative for Mac

Icecream Screen Recorder

Simple Windows recorder with a free tier that runs on current versions of Windows.

Best Fraps alternative for Windows

Bandicam

Paid Windows game recorder that also shows an FPS counter, but supports current Windows versions and compressed output.

Best Fraps alternative for Linux

OBS Studio

Free and open source, still actively developed, and records or streams any modern game with efficient GPU encoding.

Best Fraps alternative for iPhone and Android

Medal

Free clip recorder built for modern games, with instant replays and easy sharing.

Fraps alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Fraps?

Bandicam ranks first right now. Paid Windows game recorder that also shows an FPS counter, but supports current Windows versions and compressed output. OBS Studio and Medal follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Fraps?

Yes. Bandicam (free plan + paid), OBS Studio (open source), Medal (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 Fraps?

Yes: OBS Studio and ShareX.

Which Fraps alternatives work on Linux?

OBS Studio runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Fraps?

The complaints we hear most: no new release since February 2013; download page lists only Windows XP to Windows 7; free version adds a watermark and limits recording length.

How is this list ranked?

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