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SimpleScreenRecorder vs GPU Screen Recorder: catalog facts
SimpleScreenRecorder	GPU Screen Recorder
Free Free to download and use, with source code published on GitHub.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Linux	Linux
Records both desktop programs and games Supports live streaming and game audio capture	GPU-based recording with low overhead ShadowPlay-style workflow on Linux
Linux only A fake website imitates the project, so check that you download from the official page	Linux only Project site sometimes refuses automated or heavy traffic
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-only
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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