Bandicam
Screen, game and webcam recorder for Windows, with a Mac edition
What is Bandicam?
Bandicam is a screen recorder that captures the screen, games, webcams and audio on a Windows PC. Built-in tools trim recordings, zoom in on clicks, remove webcam backgrounds and transcribe speech to text. The Windows version is sold as an annual or a perpetual license per PC, and its free version limits each recording to 5 minutes. A separate Mac app is sold as a subscription through the Mac App Store.
Bandicam has a free plan. Paid plans start at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time. See every plan
Good for
- Windows users recording gameplay with an FPS counter
- Recording lectures, tutorials and online meetings on a PC
- Buyers who prefer a one-time license to a subscription
Worth knowing
- The free Windows version limits each recording to 5 minutes and watermarks edited or subtitled exports.
- A Personal license is for non-commercial use; organizations must buy the Business & Education license.
- The Mac app is a separate product with its own App Store subscription, and a Windows license does not cover it.
- A Perpetual license covers Bandicam 2027 on one PC and includes one year of technical support.
Key features
- Screen recording modes
- Record the full screen, a chosen area or a single window with its own audio, across multiple monitors if needed. Recordings can start and stop on a schedule.
- Game recording
- A game mode detects the running DirectX, OpenGL or Vulkan game, records it with your voice and can show frames per second while recording.
- Webcam and device capture
- Overlay a webcam on the screen recording, or capture webcams, smartphones, consoles and other external devices. AI can remove, blur or replace the webcam background.
- AI transcription
- Transcribes recordings and audio files into text that can be saved as subtitles or a text file. The free version shows only part of the transcript.
- Editing, drawing and Smart Zoom
- Trim a recording right after capture, draw arrows, shapes and text while recording, and let Smart Zoom zoom in and out automatically around mouse clicks.
- Audio recording
- Record computer sound and the microphone without the screen, save as MP3 or WAV, and trim the result on a waveform view.
Bandicam pricing
- Starts at
- $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time
- Free plan
- Free version for Windows: recordings limited to 5 minutes each with no watermark, but edited or subtitled exports are watermarked and AI transcription and webcam background effects are restricted.
- Free trial
- Mac: 3-day free trial of Pro with the monthly plan
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 5 minutes per recording with no watermark on recordings; edited exports are watermarked and AI transcription is limited. |
| Personal Annual | $33.26per year, for 1 PC | Non-commercial use on Windows with no recording time limit, free updates and technical support. Labeled 10% off. |
| Bandicam for Mac Pro | $39.99per year, or $9.99 per month, as a Mac App Store purchase | Removes the Mac app's 5-minute limit and adds video trimming and video-to-text. Covers personal and commercial use. |
| Business & Education Annual | $49.46per year, for 1 PC | Commercial and organizational use on Windows, with an invoice. Shown against a crossed-out $65.95; a 2-PC license is $95.92. |
| Personal Perpetual | $53.90one-time payment, for 1 PC | Perpetual use of Bandicam 2027 on Windows with one year of technical support. Shown against a crossed-out $77.00. |
Read from bandicam.com on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Bandicam before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Lifetime licensePerpetual license for a one-time $53.90
The Personal Perpetual license covers Bandicam 2027 on one Windows PC for a single payment. The store shows it as 30% off a crossed-out $77.00, with no end date.
Stated on bandicam.com - Other savingsBandicam + Bandicut discount package
A Personal 1-year package of the recorder and the Bandicut video cutter is listed at $49.97 against a crossed-out $64.90.
Stated on bandicam.com
Bandicam alternatives
- Bandicam vs Camtasia
Free plan · from $39/yr
- Bandicam vs Movavi Screen Recorder
Free trial · from $19.99/mo
- Bandicam vs Wondershare DemoCreator
Free trial · from $29.99
- Bandicam vs Camtasia Snagit
Free trial · from $39/yr
Common questions
Is Bandicam free?
Bandicam has a free plan. Free version for Windows: recordings limited to 5 minutes each with no watermark, but edited or subtitled exports are watermarked and AI transcription and webcam background effects are restricted. Paid plans start at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time.
How much does Bandicam cost?
Bandicam lists 5 plans. Free: $0. Personal Annual: $33.26 per year, for 1 PC. Bandicam for Mac Pro: $39.99 per year, or $9.99 per month, as a Mac App Store purchase. Business & Education Annual: $49.46 per year, for 1 PC. Personal Perpetual: $53.90 one-time payment, for 1 PC. Prices were read from bandicam.com on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does Bandicam work on?
Bandicam is available on Windows and macOS.
Does Bandicam offer any discounts?
Bandicam publicly lists the following: Perpetual license for a one-time $53.90; Bandicam + Bandicut discount package.
Does Bandicam have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Bandicam is listed for Windows and macOS.
Does Bandicam have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Bandicam is listed for Windows and macOS.
Is Bandicam open source?
Bandicam is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
Does Bandicam have a free trial?
Yes. Mac: 3-day free trial of Pro with the monthly plan.
Who makes Bandicam?
Bandicam is made by Bandicam Company. It dates from 2009.
What are the alternatives to Bandicam?
The closest alternatives to Bandicam in our directory are OBS Studio, Camtasia, Movavi Screen Recorder, Wondershare DemoCreator and Camtasia Snagit. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bandicam.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026.