SimpleScreenRecorder

A Linux screen recorder for capturing programs and games, with live streaming and audio recording support.

FreeOpen sourceLinux
Official websitemaartenbaert.beSource codegithub.com

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About SimpleScreenRecorder

SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux program for recording programs and games. Maarten Baert wrote it to be simple to use, then added more features over time. The project documentation covers recording game audio, recording Steam games, live streaming, custom codec options and tuning performance.

The only official page is the developer's own website. The developer warns that simplescreenrecorder.com is a fake site not affiliated with the project and may serve malware. The source code is on GitHub.

Strengths

  • Records both desktop programs and games
  • Supports live streaming and game audio capture
  • Custom codec options for advanced users
  • Detailed troubleshooting and performance guides

Limitations

  • Linux only
  • A fake website imitates the project, so check that you download from the official page

Details

Pricing
FreeFree to download and use, with source code published on GitHub.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
Maarten Baert
Platforms
Linux
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Works offline
Yes
Best suited for
Linux users recording tutorials, gameplay or live streams
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

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  • Kooha

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SimpleScreenRecorder as an alternative

Listings that name SimpleScreenRecorder as an alternative.

  • Action!

    A Windows screen and gameplay recorder that also streams live, with webcam and greenscreen support.

    PaidProprietaryWindows

    SimpleScreenRecorder is free and open source for Linux, recording programs and games with live streaming, so switching means moving from Windows to Linux.

  • Streamlabs Desktop

    Streaming-focused fork of OBS with built-in widgets, alerts and themes.

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    SimpleScreenRecorder is a free open-source Linux recorder with live streaming support, lacking Streamlabs' widgets, alerts and themes.

  • XSplit Broadcaster

    Streaming app with strong scene-transition and source-management tools.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindows

    SimpleScreenRecorder is a free open-source Linux recorder with live streaming support, but lacks XSplit's scene-transition and source-management tools.

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