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Brightcove alternatives with a Linux app

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

Brightcove's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 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 Brightcove

  1. DaVinci Resolve

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

    • DaVinci Resolve has a free plan. Brightcove does not.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Brightcove lists a web app.
    • DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    DaVinci Resolve pricing and details

  2. Cap

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

    • Cap has a free plan. Brightcove does not.
    • Only Cap lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Cap lists a browser extension.
    • Only Brightcove lists a web app.
    Cap pricing and details

  3. ScreenRec

    Desktop screen recorder and screenshot tool with instant share links

    • ScreenRec has a free plan. Brightcove does not.
    • Only ScreenRec lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Brightcove lists a web app.
    • ScreenRec also covers transcription, dictation, screen recording and screenshots.
    ScreenRec pricing and details

  4. OBS Studio

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

    • OBS Studio has a free plan. Brightcove does not.
    • Only OBS Studio lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Brightcove lists a web app.
    • OBS Studio is open source, according to its own site.
    OBS Studio pricing and details

  5. Recordly

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

    • Recordly has a free plan. Brightcove does not.
    • Only Recordly lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Brightcove lists a web app.
    • Recordly is open source, according to its own site.
    Recordly pricing and details

  6. Shotcut

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

    • Shotcut has a free plan. Brightcove does not.
    • Only Shotcut lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Brightcove lists a web app.
    • Shotcut is open source, according to its own site.
    Shotcut pricing and details

  7. Kdenlive

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

    • Kdenlive has a free plan. Brightcove does not.
    • Only Kdenlive lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Brightcove lists a web app.
    • Kdenlive is open source, according to its own site.
    Kdenlive pricing and details

  8. OpenShot

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

    • OpenShot has a free plan. Brightcove does not.
    • Only OpenShot lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Brightcove lists a web app.
    • OpenShot is open source, according to its own site.
    OpenShot pricing and details

  9. Lightworks

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

    • Lightworks has a free plan. Brightcove does not.
    • Only Lightworks lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Brightcove lists a web app.
    • Lightworks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Lightworks pricing and details

  10. HandBrake

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

    • HandBrake has a free plan. Brightcove does not.
    • Only HandBrake lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Brightcove lists a web app.
    • HandBrake is open source, according to its own site.
    HandBrake pricing and details

  11. Kazam

    Free open-source screencaster for Linux desktops

    • Kazam has a free plan. Brightcove does not.
    • Only Kazam lists a Linux app.
    • Only Brightcove lists a web app.
    • Kazam is open source, according to its own site.
    Kazam pricing and details

  12. SimpleScreenRecorder

    Free Linux screen recorder with a Qt interface

    • SimpleScreenRecorder has a free plan. Brightcove does not.
    • Only SimpleScreenRecorder lists a Linux app.
    • Only Brightcove lists a web app.
    • 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 Brightcove alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Brightcove have a Linux app?

The Brightcove listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

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 Brightcove: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.