The best screen recorders, according to hackers
6 screen recorders recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
- Most recommendedLoom44 people recommend it
- Built to lastScreen Studioowners report a median of 1 years
- Free and lovedOpenScreen24 people recommend it
All screen recorders
- LoomOne click records your screen and gives a shareable link when you stop, with transcript trimming. Common caveat: the face bubble covers part of the screen.44recommend
- OpenScreenFree, open-source screen recorder with automatic zoom for product demos and easy setup. Its main caveat is that it lacks the wider feature set of OBS.24recommend
- Cap screen recorderFree, open-source screen recorder that people recommend as an alternative to other recorders. Critics report failed renders and lost recordings, especially when the camera is in use.10recommend
- Screen StudioPeople recommend Screen Studio for reliable screen recordings with polished results and automatic zoom, though many say the subscription is too expensive.8recommend
- ScreenpipeOpen-source, local-first app that records your screen and makes that history searchable for agents and analytics; critics raise privacy concerns and heavy CPU and RAM use.7recommend
- GPU Screen RecorderRecommended for smooth, low-overhead screen recording on Wayland, including 4K 60fps, working out of the box. One critic calls setup and maintenance a hassle.6recommend