Best Open-Source Screen Recording & Video Tools

For tutorials and coaching, along with open-source alternatives, here are some solid options:

These are great for coaching, tutorials, and self-hosted solutions:

1. OBS Studio (?? Open-Source | Windows, Mac, Linux)

Best For: High-quality recordings, live streaming, and professional tutorials.

Features:

• Record screen, webcam, and audio simultaneously.
• Customizable overlays, virtual backgrounds, and scene transitions.
• No recording limits, high-quality output.

Website: https://obsproject.com/

2. ShareX (?? Open-Source | Windows)

Best For: Lightweight, quick screen recording and sharing.

Features:

• Capture screenshots, GIFs, and video recordings.
• Directly upload and share via URL.
• Custom workflows for automation.

Website: https://getsharex.com/

3. SimpleScreenRecorder (?? Open-Source | Linux)

Best For: Linux users who need fast, efficient screen recording.

Features:

• Easy-to-use interface for recording full screen or specific windows.
• Live preview while recording.

Website: https://www.maartenbaert.be/simplescreenrecorder/

Best Freemium & Open-Source-Friendly Tools for Coaching & Tutorials

These tools balance ease of use, collaboration, and high-quality recordings:

4. Kap (Mac, Open-Source)

Best For: Simple screen recording with GIF export.

Website: https://getkap.co/

5. Jitsi Meet (Self-Hosted, Open-Source)

Best For: Live coaching and recording webinars.

Website: https://jitsi.org/

6. BigBlueButton (Education-Focused, Open-Source)

Best For: Online teaching, coaching, and video conferencing.

Website: https://bigbluebutton.org/

Let me know if you are using any other tools for your workflow.