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Top Open Source Screen Recording Tools in 2026

A curated collection of the 6 best free and open-source Screen Recording tools in 2026. Compare features, GitHub stars, tech stacks, and self-hosted software.

  • Snapify

    Open source Loom alternative for async video sharing

    Stars
    1,018
    Last commit
    21mo ago
    License
    AGPL-3.0

  • Screenity

    Privacy-friendly screen recorder & video editor

    Stars
    18,509
    Last commit
    19d ago
    License
    GPL-3.0

  • OBS Studio

    OBS Studio offers high-quality video recording and live streaming capabilities, supporting multiple platforms and providers.

    Stars
    75,506
    Last commit
    11d ago
    License
    GPL-2.0

  • ShareX

    Free open-source screenshot and screen recording tool for Windows

    Stars
    39,329
    Last commit
    10d ago
    License
    GPL-3.0

  • Kap

    Open-source screen recorder for macOS

    Stars
    19,339
    Last commit
    31mo ago
    License
    MIT

  • Cap

    Open source alternative to Loom

    Stars
    21,271
    Last commit
    10d ago
    License
    Open Source
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