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t-rec vs VHS: catalog facts
t-rec	VHS
Free Free and open source.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Outputs animated GIF or MP4 Runs from the command line	Repeatable recordings defined in text files
Records the terminal only, not general screen areas No graphical editor for trimming or annotating	Requires FFmpeg and ttyd.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: MIT
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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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