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CamStudioFlashBack Express
Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0, no subscription.

 Paid

Sold as a paid license from the Flashback site.

Windows Windows
  • Records full screen, a window or a region
  • Modern codecs H.264, H.265 and AV1 with AAC or FLAC audio
  • Records screen, webcam and system audio together
  • Editor with captions, zoom and transitions
  • Windows only
  • Current builds marked as beta
  • Windows 10 and 11 only
  • Paid license
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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