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Open-source alternatives to Bandicam

Bandicam is not described as open source on its own site. 14 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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.

14 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. ScreenToGif

    Free Windows recorder that turns screen captures into GIFs

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

  3. 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

  4. Screenity

    Open-source Chrome screen recorder with a scene-based editor

    • Screenity starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120); $14 billed monthly. Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time.
    • Only Screenity lists a web app.
    • Only Screenity lists a browser extension.
    • Only Bandicam lists Windows and macOS apps.
    Screenity 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. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Olive

    Free open-source video editor, still in alpha

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

2 more that are open source

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Bandicam?

Yes. OBS Studio, ScreenToGif, Cap, Screenity, Recordly, Shotcut, Kdenlive, OpenShot and 6 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Bandicam open source?

Bandicam is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.