Best screen recording tools
Screen recorders and async video messaging tools, from free open-source capture apps to polished demo recorders and team video platforms.
27 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All screen recording tools
- Alternatives to OBS Studio
Free, open-source software for screen recording and live streaming on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Loom
Record your screen and camera, then share a link instead of booking a meeting.
Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension - Alternatives to Camtasia
TechSmith's screen recorder and video editor for tutorials, training and product videos.
PaidWindows, macOS - Alternatives to Cap
Open-source Loom alternative for instant share links and polished studio recordings.
Open sourceSelf-hostablemacOS, Windows, Linux, Web, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Zight
Screenshots, GIFs and screen recordings with instant links, formerly CloudApp.
Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, Browser extension, Web - Alternatives to Screen Studio
Mac screen recorder that adds smooth automatic zooms and cursor motion to demos.
PaidmacOS - Alternatives to ShareX
Free, open-source Windows tool for screenshots, screen recording, GIFs and uploads.
Open sourceWindows - Alternatives to Bandicam
Lightweight Windows screen and game recorder with high-frame-rate capture.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS - Alternatives to Screenity
Free open-source Chrome screen recorder, with an optional EU-hosted editing and sharing plan.
Open sourceBrowser extension, Web - Alternatives to Tella
Browser-based screen recorder for polished demos, tutorials and creator videos.
PaidWeb, macOS, Windows, Browser extension - Alternatives to Jumpshare
Screen recorder, screenshot tool and file sharing in one app for teams.
Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, Browser extension, Web - Alternatives to CleanShot X
Mac screenshot and screen recording app with annotation and built-in cloud sharing.
PaidmacOS - Alternatives to Snagit
TechSmith's screenshot, annotation and quick screen recording tool for Windows and Mac.
PaidWindows, macOS - FoAlternatives to FocuSee
Auto-editing screen recorder for Windows and Mac that adds zooms and cursor effects.
PaidWindows, macOS - Alternatives to Screencastify
Chrome-based screen recorder and video tool built mainly for teachers and schools.
Free plan + paidBrowser extension, Web - Alternatives to Droplr
Screenshot and screen recording tool that turns every capture into a share link.
PaidmacOS, Windows, Browser extension, Web - Alternatives to ScreenPal
Low-cost screen recorder, video editor and hosting service, formerly Screencast-O-Matic.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web - Alternatives to FlashBack Express
Windows screen recorder with a free tier that has no time limit or watermark.
Free plan + paidWindows - Alternatives to Icecream Screen Recorder
Simple screen recorder for Windows, Mac and Android with a free version and lifetime licence.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Android - Alternatives to Awesome Screenshot
Browser extension for screenshots and screen recordings with annotation and cloud sharing.
Free plan + paidBrowser extension, Web - WoAlternatives to Wondershare DemoCreator
Screen recorder and editor for tutorials, presentations and demo videos.
PaidWindows, macOS, Web, Browser extension - Alternatives to ScreenFlow
- Alternatives to Vidyard
Video messaging and hosting platform for sales and revenue teams.
Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension, macOS, Windows - Alternatives to Medal
Free game clip recorder that saves the last moments of gameplay with a hotkey.
Free plan + paidWindows, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Movavi Screen Recorder
Paid screen recorder for Windows and Mac with scheduling and simple trimming.
PaidWindows, macOS - Alternatives to SimpleScreenRecorder
Free, lightweight screen recorder for Linux with OpenGL capture.
Open sourceLinux - Alternatives to Kap
Our picks by need
Best for most people
OBS StudioBest for a free option
CapBest for open source
ShareXBest for self-hosting
CapBest for Mac
LoomBest for Windows
CamtasiaBest for Linux
SimpleScreenRecorderBest for iPhone and Android
ScreenPalPopular comparisons
Common questions
What are the best screen recording tools?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading screen recording tools right now are OBS Studio, Loom, Camtasia, Cap and Zight.
Are there free screen recording tools?
Yes. OBS Studio (open source), Loom (free plan + paid), Cap (open source), Zight (free plan + paid) and ShareX (open source) have a free option, out of 17 free or freemium apps we track.
Which screen recording tools are open source?
OBS Studio, Cap, ShareX, Screenity, SimpleScreenRecorder and Kap.