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SimpleScreenRecorder vs ffscreencast: catalog facts
SimpleScreenRecorder	ffscreencast
Free Free to download and use, with source code published on GitHub.	Free Free software; the repository does not identify an OSI-approved license.
Linux	Linux, Command line
Records both desktop programs and games Supports live streaming and game audio capture	Records the desktop using FFmpeg Can detect monitors, cameras, and microphones
Linux only A fake website imitates the project, so check that you download from the official page	Requires FFmpeg Uses a command-line interface
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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