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VHS vs asciinema: catalog facts
VHS	asciinema
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free and open source, supported by donations.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Command line
Repeatable recordings defined in text files	Sharp, small recordings instead of blurry video Text in recordings can be copied from the player
Requires FFmpeg and ttyd.	Records only terminal output, not graphical applications Recordings need the asciinema player rather than a standard video player
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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