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
Open source screen recorder with editing and instant sharing
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21,003Last commit
10 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Record your screen or webcam, edit with backgrounds and effects, then share via link. Built on Rust and Tauri for native performance on macOS and Windows.
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Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming
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75,212Last commit
5 days agoLicense
GPL-2.0
OBS Studio offers high-quality video recording and live streaming capabilities, supporting multiple platforms and providers.
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Powerful screen capture and file sharing tool for Windows
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39,200Last commit
2 days agoLicense
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.
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Free, private screen recording for Chrome
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18,488Last commit
1 day agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Capture, annotate, and edit screen recordings with no limits or sign-up required. Completely private and open source.
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Effortless screen recording for macOS
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19,331Last commit
2 years agoLicense
MIT
Capture, edit, and share your screen with ease. Create stunning GIFs and videos for tutorials, demos, and bug reports.
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Self-hosted screen recording for seamless collaboration
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1,017Last commit
2 years agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Effortlessly create, share, and collaborate with screen recordings. Control your data with self-hosting or our secure cloud option.
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Openlane – Open-source, developer-first platform for automated compliance, risk management, and built-in Trust Center.
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