---
title: "Free Screencasting Tools"
description: "Below are some screencasting tools you can use to record video screencasts before finalizing with a video editor. Consider Dedicated Hosting for additional server resources and storage. Simple Screen..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/live-broadcasting/screencasting-tools/
date: 2019-05-29
modified: 2021-10-20
author: "InMotion Hosting Contributor"
categories: ["Live Broadcasting"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# Free Screencasting Tools

Below are some screencasting tools you can use to **record video screencasts** before **finalizing with a [video editor](/support/edu/live-broadcasting/free-video-editors/)**. Consider **[Dedicated Hosting](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/dedicated-servers)** for additional server resources and storage.

## Simple Screen Recorder

**[Simple Screen Recorder](https://www.maartenbaert.be/simplescreenrecorder/)** for Linux offers in-depth video and audio recording options, preset storage, and previews.

## Kazam

**[Kazam](https://launchpad.net/kazam)** for Linux includes only the basic features to record the desktop and audio input options.

## OBS Studio

**[OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/)** for Windows, Mac, and Linux is the popular tool used by many YouTube and Twitch personalities to broadcast live.

## VLC Media Player

**[VLC Media Player](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/)** for Windows, Mac, and Linux doesn’t only play and stream media. VLC has a **Capture mode** to record broadcasts and [options for subtitles](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/show-video-subtitles-in-vlc-media-player/).

Learn more about screencasting in our [Live Broadcasting](/support/live-broadcasting/) section.