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Open-source alternatives to ScreenPal

ScreenPal is not described as open source on its own site. 5 of the 52 other screen recording and video tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

ScreenPal has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4 per month, paid annually (Solo Deluxe). All of them are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from ScreenPal

  1. OBS Studio

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

    • OBS Studio is free. ScreenPal starts at $4 per month, paid annually (Solo Deluxe).
    • Only OBS Studio lists a Linux app.
    • Only ScreenPal lists a web app.
    • Only ScreenPal lists iOS and Android apps.
    OBS Studio vs ScreenPalOBS 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. ScreenPal starts at $4 per month, paid annually (Solo Deluxe).
    • Only Cap lists a Linux app.
    • Only ScreenPal lists a web app.
    • Only ScreenPal lists iOS and Android apps.
    Cap pricing and details

  3. Screenity

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

    • Screenity starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120); $14 billed monthly. ScreenPal starts at $4 per month, paid annually (Solo Deluxe).
    • Only ScreenPal lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Screenity is open source, according to its own site.
    • ScreenPal also covers screenshots.
    Screenity pricing and details

  4. ScreenToGif

    Free Windows recorder that turns screen captures into GIFs

    • ScreenToGif is free. ScreenPal starts at $4 per month, paid annually (Solo Deluxe).
    • Only ScreenPal lists a web app.
    • Only ScreenPal lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ScreenPal lists a browser extension.
    ScreenToGif pricing and details

  5. Recordly

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

    • Recordly is free. ScreenPal starts at $4 per month, paid annually (Solo Deluxe).
    • Only Recordly lists a Linux app.
    • Only ScreenPal lists a web app.
    • Only ScreenPal lists iOS and Android apps.
    Recordly pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to ScreenPal?

Yes. OBS Studio, Cap, Screenity, ScreenToGif and Recordly are open source, according to their own sites.

Is ScreenPal open source?

ScreenPal 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 Oct 9, 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 ScreenPal: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.