Free Cam AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like Free Cam

Free Cam is described as 'Is free screen recording software for Windows that lets you easily capture all or part of your screen, record your voice & mouse clicks, then edit your video and save it to your computer or share it instantly on YouTube' and is a screenshot capture tool in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Free Cam for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Free Cam alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Free Cam are SimpleScreenRecorder, FastStone Capture, VokoscreenNG and Camtasia.

More about Free Cam
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Free Cam alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1298 likes

    A robust cross-platform application offering seamless screen recording and live-streaming capabilities across Mac, Windows, and Linux. It supports advanced features like H264 encoding, multiple scenes, customizable themes, and direct streaming to platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

    197 OBS Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    OBS Studio screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    8
    Comments about OBS Studio as an Alternative to Free Cam
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    very impressive and advanced then free cam

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    OBS Studio icon
    OBS Studio icon

    • Most users think OBS Studio is a great Free Cam alternative.

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourceFree Cam is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightFree Cam is not according to our users
  2. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

     148 likes

    SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux screen recorder that supports X11 and OpenGL. It is easy to use, feature-rich, and has a Qt-based graphical user interface. It can record the entire screen or part of it, or record OpenGL applications directly.

    141 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SimpleScreenRecorder screenshot 1
     
  4. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

     222 likes

    A powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages.

    183 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FastStone Capture screenshot 1
     
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    Icecream Screen Recorder icon
    Icecream Screen Recorder

    Enables screen video, audio, and webcam capture with support for system sounds, microphone input, annotation tools, zoom, custom watermarks, automated scheduling, screenshot upload, adjustable quality, region selection, and suppo...

    https://icecreamapps.com
    Learn More
  6. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     72 likes

    VokoscreenNG is a user friendly screencaster for Linux and Windows. It is a continuation of the now discontinued Vokoscreen project that has been totally rewritten from scratch using Qt and GStreamer.

    171 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VokoscreenNG screenshot 1
     
  7. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     233 likes

    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Camtasia screenshot 1
     
  8. Bandicam icon

    Bandicam

     130 likes

    Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder for Windows that can capture anything on your PC screen. Also, it makes it possible to record a certain area on a PC screen, or capture a game.

    158 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Get Started
     
  10. Kooha icon

    Kooha

     21 likes

    Capture your screen in an intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Interface prior to Recording
     
  11. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

     177 likes

    Record your computer screen with audio input from Mic or Speakers. Also shows mouse clicks in addition to the regular cursor. Simple interface with ability to record in AVI or export as swf.

    161 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main interface
     
  12. Shottr icon

    Shottr

     22 likes

    Shottr is a small, fast, human-sized screenshot app built for those who care about pixels. It was crafted with Swift, optimized for M1, and is completely free at the moment.

    88 Shottr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Shottr screenshot 1
     
  13. CleanShot X icon

    CleanShot X

     21 likes

    Capture and record screens on Mac with CleanShot X, featuring seamless recording, custom keyboard shortcuts, customizable wallpapers, Quick Access Overlay, and Desktop icon toggle for a tidy user interface.

    193 CleanShot X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    CleanShot X screenshot 1
     
  15. ActivePresenter icon

    ActivePresenter

     61 likes

    Authoring solution enabling interactive eLearning course creation, flexible project layouts, advanced screen recording, video editing tools with annotation, timeline-based adjustments, and export to video, image, HTML5, SCORM, xAPI, office, or PDF formats.

    115 ActivePresenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ActivePresenter screenshot 1
     
12 of 124 Free Cam alternatives