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Open-source alternatives to ScreenRec

ScreenRec 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.

ScreenRec has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly. 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 ScreenRec

  1. Kazam

    Free open-source screencaster for Linux desktops

    • Kazam is free. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
    • Only ScreenRec lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Kazam is open source, according to its own site.
    • ScreenRec also covers transcription, dictation and screenshots.
    Kazam vs ScreenRecKazam pricing and details

  2. ScreenToGif

    Free Windows recorder that turns screen captures into GIFs

    • ScreenToGif is free. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
    • Only ScreenRec lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • ScreenToGif is open source, according to its own site.
    • ScreenToGif also covers video editing.
    ScreenToGif vs ScreenRecScreenToGif pricing and details

  3. SimpleScreenRecorder

    Free Linux screen recorder with a Qt interface

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is free. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
    • Only ScreenRec lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • SimpleScreenRecorder is open source, according to its own site.
    • ScreenRec also covers transcription, dictation and screenshots.
    SimpleScreenRecorder vs ScreenRecSimpleScreenRecorder pricing and details

  4. 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. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
    • Only Cap lists a browser extension.
    • Cap is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cap also covers video editing.
    Cap pricing and details

  5. Screenity

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

    • Screenity starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120); $14 billed monthly. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
    • Only Screenity lists a web app.
    • Only Screenity lists a browser extension.
    • Only ScreenRec lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    Screenity pricing and details

  6. OBS Studio

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

    • OBS Studio is free. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
    • OBS Studio is open source, according to its own site.
    • OBS Studio also covers noise cancellation.
    • ScreenRec also covers transcription, dictation and screenshots.
    OBS Studio pricing and details

  7. Recordly

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

    • Recordly is free. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
    • Recordly is open source, according to its own site.
    • Recordly also covers video editing.
    • ScreenRec also covers transcription, dictation and screenshots.
    Recordly pricing and details

  8. Shotcut

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

    • Shotcut is free. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
    • Shotcut is open source, according to its own site.
    • Shotcut also covers video editing.
    • ScreenRec also covers transcription, dictation and screenshots.
    Shotcut pricing and details

  9. Kdenlive

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

    • Kdenlive is free. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
    • Kdenlive is open source, according to its own site.
    • Kdenlive also covers video editing.
    • ScreenRec also covers dictation, screen recording and screenshots.
    Kdenlive pricing and details

  10. OpenShot

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

    • OpenShot is free. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
    • OpenShot is open source, according to its own site.
    • OpenShot also covers video editing.
    • ScreenRec also covers transcription, dictation and screenshots.
    OpenShot pricing and details

  11. HandBrake

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

    • HandBrake is free. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
    • HandBrake is open source, according to its own site.
    • HandBrake also covers video editing and file compression.
    • ScreenRec also covers transcription, dictation, screen recording and screenshots.
    HandBrake pricing and details

  12. Olive

    Free open-source video editor, still in alpha

    • Olive is free. ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly.
    • Olive is open source, according to its own site.
    • Olive also covers video editing.
    • ScreenRec also covers transcription, dictation, screen recording and screenshots.
    Olive pricing and details

2 more that are open source

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to ScreenRec?

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

Is ScreenRec open source?

ScreenRec is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 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 ScreenRec: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.