Screen Recording & Video
Open-source screen recording and video tools
5 of the 53 screen recording and video tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.
All of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBS StudioFree, open-source software for video recording and live streaming | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| CapOpen-source screen recorder with instant share links and an editor | Free plan · from $29/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension |
| ScreenityOpen-source Chrome screen recorder with a scene-based editor | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| ScreenToGifFree Windows recorder that turns screen captures into GIFs | Free | Free | Windows |
| RecordlyFree, open-source screen recorder with auto-zoom and cursor effects | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
Common questions
Which screen recording and video tools are open source?
5 of the 53 screen recording and video tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites. They are OBS Studio, Cap, Screenity, ScreenToGif and Recordly.
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 each listing names the pages it was read from.