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Action!NVIDIA ShadowPlay
Paid

Paid lifetime license after a 30-day free trial.

 Free

Free with a supported NVIDIA GPU.

Windows Windows
  • Records and live streams gameplay and desktop
  • Greenscreen mode for webcam overlays
  • Hardware-accelerated recording built into the NVIDIA App
  • Instant replay captures recent gameplay after the fact
  • Windows only
  • Paid after the 30-day trial
  • Requires a supported NVIDIA GPU
  • Windows only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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