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wf-recorder vs SimpleScreenRecorder: catalog facts
wf-recorder	SimpleScreenRecorder
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download and use, with source code published on GitHub.
Linux, Command line	Linux
Lightweight command-line recorder Uses ffmpeg for encoding	Records both desktop programs and games Supports live streaming and game audio capture
Only works on wlroots-based compositors No graphical interface	Linux only A fake website imitates the project, so check that you download from the official page
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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