Fraps alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Fraps alternative for most people
BandicamPaid 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 StudioFree 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
MedalFree clip recorder built for modern games, with instant replays and easy sharing.
Best Fraps alternative for open source
ShareXFree open-source Windows tool for screenshots and screen recording, if capture matters more than FPS stats.
Best Fraps alternative for Mac
Icecream Screen RecorderSimple Windows recorder with a free tier that runs on current versions of Windows.
Best Fraps alternative for Windows
BandicamPaid Windows game recorder that also shows an FPS counter, but supports current Windows versions and compressed output.
Best Fraps alternative for Linux
OBS StudioFree and open source, still actively developed, and records or streams any modern game with efficient GPU encoding.
Best Fraps alternative for iPhone and Android
MedalFree 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.