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Open Source Screen Capture & Recording Tools

A curated collection of the best open source tools for capturing screen activity as images or videos..

See also:Screen RecordingScreenshot Utilities

OBS Studio

Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming

  • Stars

    79,148

  • Last commit

    3 days ago

  • License

    GPL-2.0
OBS Studio offers high-quality video recording and live streaming capabilities, supporting multiple platforms and providers.

Open Source Alternative to:

Loom

ShareX

Powerful screen capture and file sharing tool for Windows

  • Stars

    40,797

  • Last commit

    9 hours ago

  • License

    GPL-3.0
ShareX is a free, open-source program that captures or records any area of your screen and shares it with a single keypress, supporting various file types and destinations.

Open Source Alternative to:

Loom

Cap

Screen recorder with instant sharing and a built-in editor

  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days24,622

  • Last commit

    13 hours ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Record your screen in Instant, Studio, or Screenshot mode, then share via a link with auto-generated transcripts, chapters, and summaries.

Open Source Alternative to:

Loom

Screenity

Free, private screen recording for Chrome

  • Stars

    18,963

  • Last commit

    2 days ago

  • License

    GPL-3.0
Capture, annotate, and edit screen recordings with no limits or sign-up required. Completely private and open source.

Open Source Alternative to:

Loom

Kap

Effortless screen recording for macOS

  • Stars

    19,416

  • Last commit

    2 years ago

  • License

    MIT
Capture, edit, and share your screen with ease. Create stunning GIFs and videos for tutorials, demos, and bug reports.

Open Source Alternative to:

Loom

Snapify

Self-hosted screen recording for seamless collaboration

  • Stars

    1,014

  • Last commit

    2 years ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Effortlessly create, share, and collaborate with screen recordings. Control your data with self-hosting or our secure cloud option.

Open Source Alternative to:

Loom

BlitzRecorder

Record screen and face, cut pauses, export 4K free

  • Stars

    54

  • Last commit

    2 days ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Mac app that records your screen and camera together, auto-detects pauses for one-click cutting, and exports in 4K with no watermark or account required.

Open Source Alternative to:

Loom
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