8 Best Fraps Alternative Software

Joyoshare VidiKit - Screen Recorder is the best alternative to Fraps that is compatible with Windows and Mac. With its exquisite and smart interface, you can easily capture all activities, including gameplay, live streaming video, online tutorial, and so on. It has two recording modes that allow you to record the video or audio separately or simultaneously. Also, it can help you save the recordings in various formats, like MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, MKV, etc. You can even take snapshots and trim the video.

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CamStudio is a free Fraps alternative in this list. The interface of it is small and simple. It can grab the voice from the system and the microphone. The capture region can be adjusted according to your requirements. During the recording, the frame will flash and may make your eyes uncomfortable.

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ZD Soft Screen Recorder is an ultimate screen capturer. It is a good alternative to Fraps since it can record screen over 24 hours. You can use it to capture a region, a window, and full screen. It can also grab the voice from the speaker, headphone, and microphone. Its other functions are beneficial for you, such as taking screenshots, scheduling recording, joining videos, etc.

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The next Fraps alternative is ActivePresenter that is capable of recording screen with lossless quality. It can simultaneously record screen and Webcam. Recording system audio and microphone voice are available. It also has a powerful editing function, which allows you to add smart annotation, effects, spotlight, and more. It can output the recording video in MP4, AVI, WMV, WebM, and MKV.

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Bandicam is one of the best Fraps alternatives. Different from other screen recorders, this software has two recording modes. One is the "Screen Recording" mode. The other one is the "Game Recording" mode. With "Game Record mode", it will record any gameplay without lag. It also offers drawing tool. You can use it to highlight any movement during the recording process.

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FastStone Capture is another Fraps alternative for Windows. It is a lightweight, yet full-featured screen recorder. The interface of it is tiny. It can record all actions on the screen. You can use it to capture screen and audio. The built-in video editor allows you to apply zoom effects and trim unwanted sections. It will save the video in WMV format, which can be played on Windows Media Player.

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OBS, an open source screen recorder, can be an optimal free alternative to Fraps here. It not only streams but also records gameplays in a quite professional manner. It can function well on your Windows, Mac and Linux. This is the reason why it has a strong user base. Under the help of OBS, you can capture unlimited scenes, use audio mixer and configure video easily.

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EaseUS RecExperts is popular and widely used in the screen recording field. It captures your gameplay screen, get voice from the microphone, and add the facecam in your game live stream. The resolution this Fraps alternative supports can up to 4K. It even allows you to trim and make scheduled task.

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