Alternatives · Screen Recording
Kazam alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Kazam alternative for most people is OBS Studio (2.8 GPA), third in our ranking of screen recording and video tools. The best free one is Cap (3.2 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for personal use."
Kazam compared with 5 alternatives: SimpleScreenRecorder, OBS Studio, ScreenRec, Cap and ScreenToGif.
Kazam is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KazamThis tool | Free | Free | Linux |
| SimpleScreenRecorder | Free | Free | Linux |
| OBS Studio | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| ScreenRec | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Cap | Free plan · from $29/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension |
| ScreenToGif | Free | Free | Windows |
Price against what you get
Kazam has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
SimpleScreenRecorder, OBS Studio, ScreenRec, Cap and ScreenToGif score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Kazam
SimpleScreenRecorder
Free Linux screen recorder with a Qt interface
- SimpleScreenRecorder is free.
Suits: Linux users recording games or applications
OBS Studio
Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming
- OBS Studio is free.
- OBS Studio also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- OBS Studio also covers noise cancellation.
Suits: Live streamers who want detailed control of scenes, sources and audio
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.
- ScreenRec also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- ScreenRec also covers transcription, dictation and screenshots.
Suits: Teams that need the same recorder on Windows, Mac and Linux
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.
- Cap also lists macOS and Windows apps and a browser extension.
- Cap is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cap also covers transcription, video editing and screenshots.
Suits: Teams that want an open-source Loom alternative they can self-host
ScreenToGif
Free Windows recorder that turns screen captures into GIFs
- ScreenToGif is free.
- ScreenToGif also lists a Windows app.
- ScreenToGif lists no Linux app, which Kazam has.
- ScreenToGif also covers video editing.
Suits: Short GIFs for bug reports, documentation and tutorials
Limits worth knowing in Kazam
- The project page describes Ubuntu and PulseAudio setups; no Windows or Mac build is listed.
- The page says fixes are provided only for Ubuntu 12.04 and older releases are unsupported; the newest questions listed date from 2023.
- Output is described as VP8/WebM; a Launchpad question asks how to convert its movie files to MP4.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kazam?
The alternatives to Kazam in this directory are SimpleScreenRecorder, OBS Studio, ScreenRec, Cap and ScreenToGif. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kazam.
Is there a free alternative to Kazam?
Yes. SimpleScreenRecorder, OBS Studio and ScreenToGif are free to use. ScreenRec and Cap have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Kazam alternatives work on Windows?
The Kazam listing does not include a Windows app. OBS Studio, ScreenRec, Cap and ScreenToGif list one.
Which Kazam alternatives work on macOS?
The Kazam listing does not include a macOS app. OBS Studio, ScreenRec and Cap list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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