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Bandicam alternatives with a Linux app

The Bandicam listing does not include a Linux app. 15 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Bandicam has a free plan. Paid plans start at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time. All of them are free or have a free plan.

15 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Bandicam

  1. OBS Studio

    Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming

    • OBS Studio is free. Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time.
    • Only OBS Studio lists a Linux app.
    • OBS Studio is open source, according to its own site.
    • Bandicam can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    OBS Studio vs BandicamOBS Studio pricing and details

  2. Cap

    Open-source screen recorder with instant share links and an editor

    • Cap starts at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually. Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time.
    • Only Cap lists a Linux app.
    • Only Cap lists a browser extension.
    • Cap is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cap pricing and details

  3. ScreenRec

    Desktop screen recorder and screenshot tool with instant share links

    • ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly. Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time.
    • Only ScreenRec lists a Linux app.
    • Bandicam can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • ScreenRec also covers dictation.
    ScreenRec pricing and details

  4. DaVinci Resolve

    Video editing, color, effects and audio post-production in one app

    • DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295). Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists Linux and iOS apps.
    • DaVinci Resolve also covers noise cancellation.
    • Bandicam also covers transcription, screen recording and screenshots.
    DaVinci Resolve pricing and details

  5. Recordly

    Free, open-source screen recorder with auto-zoom and cursor effects

    • Recordly is free. Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time.
    • Only Recordly lists a Linux app.
    • Recordly is open source, according to its own site.
    • Bandicam can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Recordly pricing and details

  6. Shotcut

    Free open-source video editor for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Shotcut is free. Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time.
    • Only Shotcut lists a Linux app.
    • Shotcut is open source, according to its own site.
    • Bandicam can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Shotcut pricing and details

  7. Kdenlive

    Free, open-source non-linear video editor from the KDE community

    • Kdenlive is free. Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time.
    • Only Kdenlive lists a Linux app.
    • Kdenlive is open source, according to its own site.
    • Bandicam can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Kdenlive pricing and details

  8. OpenShot

    Free, open-source video editor for Linux, Mac and Windows

    • OpenShot is free. Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time.
    • Only OpenShot lists a Linux app.
    • OpenShot is open source, according to its own site.
    • Bandicam can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    OpenShot pricing and details

  9. Lightworks

    Pro video editor with a free tier and paid Create and Pro plans

    • Lightworks starts at $20 per user / month on Create, paid monthly. Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time.
    • Only Lightworks lists a Linux app.
    • Bandicam also covers transcription, screen recording and screenshots.
    Lightworks pricing and details

  10. HandBrake

    Free open-source video converter for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • HandBrake is free. Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time.
    • Only HandBrake lists a Linux app.
    • HandBrake is open source, according to its own site.
    • Bandicam can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    HandBrake pricing and details

  11. Kazam

    Free open-source screencaster for Linux desktops

    • Kazam is free. Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time.
    • Only Kazam lists a Linux app.
    • Only Bandicam lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Kazam is open source, according to its own site.
    Kazam pricing and details

  12. SimpleScreenRecorder

    Free Linux screen recorder with a Qt interface

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is free. Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time.
    • Only SimpleScreenRecorder lists a Linux app.
    • Only Bandicam lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • SimpleScreenRecorder is open source, according to its own site.
    SimpleScreenRecorder pricing and details

3 more that list a Linux app

All 15 in one table

Common questions

Which Bandicam alternatives have a Linux app?

OBS Studio, Cap, ScreenRec, DaVinci Resolve, Recordly, Shotcut, Kdenlive, OpenShot and 7 more list a Linux app.

Does Bandicam have a Linux app?

The Bandicam listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and Windows.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Bandicam: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.