If you are in the market for a screen recorder, there are plenty of good options on the market these days. Depending on what kind of features you are looking for, there are a range of recorders out there to suit different needs.

Video creation and distribution is clearly rising in popularity, both among individuals and businesses. In fact, the market size of screen recorders as of last year is estimated at 100 billion USD. So the demand for recorders is clearly rising.

In the sections below, we will provide an overview of the best screen recorders on the market these days.

Movavi Screen Recorder

Movavi has an option that can be used in different places. In addition to Windows, it offers a screen recording on Mac option with a number of useful features. Among them are the following:

• The ability to record from different sources at the same time (system input, microphone, webcam)
• Extensive editing ability, including the ability to cut, transition, draw on screen, and more
• Audio noise reduction to get rid of unwanted background noise

Movavi is a top choice among users of different systems thanks to its wide range of tools and high quality video output.

Free Cam

Free Cam is a user-friendly option that has both free and paid versions (the paid version has no watermark and more editing features). With Free Cam, you will get the following features:

• The ability to add voiceovers to recordings
• The ability to save in different formats
• Background noise removal

FreeCam also has easy sharing possibilities, including the ability to upload directly to YouTube.

CamStudio

If you are looking for a simple recording option that does not require a lot of editing, you might consider CamStudio. CamStudio is specifically designed to save videos in AVI format (although they can later be converted). Features of CamStudio include:

• The ability to create videos in-screen
• A custom cursor that you can place anywhere to add on-screen text
• File size options of different sizes

If your videos require complex editing, this would not be a good choice for you. However, it is popular among beginners.

Kazam

If you are a Linux user, Kazam could be a good screen recorder for you. It is also an open-source, user-friendly option. Kazam’s features include:

• The ability to record both system and external audio
• No watermarks on videos
• A simple and straightforward learning process

Kazam is not available for Windows or Mac users. However, for Linux users it is considered a top option.

ShareX

ShareX is also an open-source recorder that is free and easy to use. Other benefits of ShareX include:

• No watermarks on videos
• Unlimited length of recording
• The possibility for adding GIFs or other on-screen features
• Direct uploading to YouTube or other sharing sources

Note that ShareX is only available for Windows users.

Mirillis Action

A slightly more expensive, yet also more sophisticated recording program is Mirillis Action. With it, you can carry out several advanced functions:

• Streaming simultaneously while recording on Windows
• Streaming a range of things, including games, screenshots, webcam, etc.
• Recording external audio along with system audio
  

  

Mirillis Action costs $29.95 and is only compatible with Windows.

Conclusion

Screen recorders are a great way to capture content from a variety of sources. Regardless of what your recording needs are, there is surely a viable option out there for you. Just be sure to do your research in advance on your desired features, and you should be able to come up with the perfect option for your needs.