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SimpleScreenRecorder vs wf-recorder: catalog facts
SimpleScreenRecorder	wf-recorder
Free Free to download and use, with source code published on GitHub.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux, Command line
Records both desktop programs and games Supports live streaming and game audio capture	Lightweight command-line recorder Uses ffmpeg for encoding
Linux only A fake website imitates the project, so check that you download from the official page	Only works on wlroots-based compositors No graphical interface
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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