PlayClaw AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like PlayClaw

PlayClaw is described as 'Is game video recording and streaming tool with various overlays' and is a Screen Recorder in the gaming software category. There are more than 50 alternatives to PlayClaw for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Steam apps. The best PlayClaw alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PlayClaw are SimpleScreenRecorder, MSI Afterburner, VokoscreenNG and Camtasia.

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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

     1297 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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
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    • OBS Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to PlayClaw.

    • OBS Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PlayClaw.

    • OBS Studio is Free and Open SourcePlayClaw is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OBS Studio is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightPlayClaw is not according to our users
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    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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. MSI Afterburner icon

    MSI Afterburner

     148 likes

    Comprehensive tool offering GPU overclocking, video and screen capture, and overlays, with support for Nvidia and ATI cards. Features Kombustor stress test, portable use, ad-free experience, manual exclusion of false positives in displays, and multiple video compression options.

    47 MSI Afterburner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  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

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Camtasia Studio is at least 90% editing and barely any recording. Good video editor, but not a PlayClaw alternative.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Camtasia is the most popular Web-based alternative to PlayClaw.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryPlayClaw is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    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 (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Kooha icon

    Kooha

     21 likes

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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Interface prior to Recording
     
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    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 types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

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

    Overwolf

     58 likes

    Overwolf adds epic overlay apps to your favorite games. Game capture, Twitch streaming, TeamSpeak overlay, in-game browser and many more smart apps that make gaming more awesome!

    10 Overwolf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. 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 types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Action!

     49 likes

    Action! enables HD, 4K, HDR10, and 8K streaming and recording, integrates fps displays, webcams, and live audio commentary. With overlays, monitoring tools, and benchmarking features, it offers a multifaceted solution for gaming capture.

    100 Action! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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    • Action! is the most popular commercial alternative to PlayClaw.

    • Action! is Paid and ProprietaryPlayClaw is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Action! is LightweightPlayClaw is not according to our users
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