Alternatives to VHS
Generate repeatable terminal demonstrations from text scripts. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
VHS
Generate repeatable terminal demonstrations from text scripts.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as VHS.
asciinema
A tool for recording terminal sessions as lightweight text-based recordings and sharing them online.
asciinema records live terminal sessions as text-based recordings with copyable text and an embeddable player, rather than generating videos from scripts.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Freeze
Turn source code and terminal output into shareable images.
KeyCastr
An open-source macOS keystroke visualizer that shows your key presses on screen during screencasts.
Screenkey
A Linux screencast tool that shows the keys you press on screen while recording.
Keyviz
Show keyboard shortcuts and mouse actions during demonstrations.
OBS Studio
The standard free tool for recording a screen and for live streaming, built around scenes and sources.
Carnac
Show pressed keys during Windows demonstrations and recordings.
