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Medal alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Medal: game-focused, not for tutorials or work, and social feed and promotions are prominent. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Medal, 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
1OBS Studio logoOBS StudioOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux5 of 566.5
2ShareX logoShareXOpen sourceYesWindows3 of 357.2
  1. OBS Studio logo

    1. OBS StudioTop pick

    Best for: Streamers and creators who want a free, flexible recorder and are willing to learn it

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Medal

    Free open-source recorder with a replay buffer and streaming.

    Pros

    • Completely free with no watermark or time limits
    • Scene and source system handles complex multi-camera setups
    • Large plugin ecosystem and active community

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve for a quick screen capture
    • No built-in editor or link sharing
    • Settings for encoders and bitrates can confuse beginners
    Visit OBS Studio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 OBS Studio a good Medal alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, free for recording and streaming
    Checked Oct 25, 2026obsproject.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Windows support
    Windows 10 and 11
    Checked Oct 25, 2026obsproject.com(opens source in a new tab)
    macOS support
    macOS 13 or newer
    Checked Oct 25, 2026obsproject.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Linux distribution
    Flatpak on Flathub and Ubuntu PPA
    Checked Oct 25, 2026obsproject.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. ShareX logo

    2. ShareX

    Best for: Windows power users who want free capture with automated upload workflows

    Open sourceWindows

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Medal

    Free open-source capture for quick clips and GIFs on Windows.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no limits or watermark
    • Huge range of upload destinations and custom uploaders
    • OCR, scrolling capture and GIF recording built in

    Cons

    • Windows only
    • Crowded interface and deep settings
    • No video editor for recordings
    Visit ShareX Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 ShareX a good Medal alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platform
    Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getsharex.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Upload targets
    Includes S3, Google Cloud Storage, Cloudflare R2
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getsharex.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Medal alternative for…

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

OBS Studio logo

Best Medal alternative for most people

OBS Studio

Free open-source recorder with a replay buffer and streaming.

ShareX logo

Best Medal alternative for a free option

ShareX

Free open-source capture for quick clips and GIFs on Windows.

Bandicam logo

Best Medal alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Bandicam

Full-session game recording with low overhead on Windows.

OBS Studio logo

Best Medal alternative for open source

OBS Studio

Free open-source recorder with a replay buffer and streaming.

CapCut logo

Best Medal alternative for Mac

CapCut

Free editor for turning raw clips into polished short videos.

OBS Studio logo

Best Medal alternative for Windows

OBS Studio

Free open-source recorder with a replay buffer and streaming.

OBS Studio logo

Best Medal alternative for Linux

OBS Studio

Free open-source recorder with a replay buffer and streaming.

CapCut logo

Best Medal alternative for iPhone and Android

CapCut

Free editor for turning raw clips into polished short videos.

CapCut logo

Best Medal alternative for working in the browser

CapCut

Free editor for turning raw clips into polished short videos.

Medal alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Medal?

OBS Studio ranks first right now. Free open-source recorder with a replay buffer and streaming. Bandicam and ShareX follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Medal?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Medal?

Yes: OBS Studio and ShareX.

Which Medal alternatives work on Linux?

OBS Studio runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Medal?

The complaints we hear most: game-focused, not for tutorials or work; social feed and promotions are prominent; desktop recording is Windows only.

How is this list ranked?

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