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wl-screenrecSimpleScreenRecorder
Free

Free to use, with source code published on GitHub.

 Free

Free to download and use, with source code published on GitHub.

Linux, Command line Linux
  • Hardware encoding keeps CPU load low
  • dma-buf capture avoids copying frames through the CPU
  • Records both desktop programs and games
  • Supports live streaming and game audio capture
  • Only works on wlroots-based Wayland compositors
  • Needs a GPU with hardware video encoding
  • Linux only
  • A fake website imitates the project, so check that you download from the official page
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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