Top 10 Best Free Screen Recorder for Windows 10

 

Top 10 Free Screen Recorder for Windows 10 [2020] 

A Screen Recorder or Screen Recording software allows you to record whatever you do on the  screen whether  it is a program or a game. After comparing many softwares , I have come up with the 10 best Free Screen recorder for Windows 10.

There are many free screen recorder for windows 10 available on the internet but I have tested and compared the best free screen recording software by which you can easily record you screen.

The screen recorder listed below are free and user friendly software which allows you to record screen on windows 10 with audio and voice over. These are best for live streaming on Youtube , Twitch , for creating presentation and teaching or tutorials. 

The softwares mentioned below are different and good in their following ways. Some screen recorders tend to have advanced and pro features while other with simple, easy and more user friendly features.

1. OBS Studio.

OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Studio)  is  the best free screen recording software available on the internet. Most of the Youtubers and Streamers use OBS for live streaming and recording.

It supports webcam feature along with screen capture and also with system audio and voice over.
If you are streamer then setup may take a while.But once the setup is done,you can easily live stream games easily across Youtube and Twitch.

Provides recording tools with  HD streaming with no watermark and has most advanced features to make your live stream or screen record professional and add desirable elements.
It allows and supports us to add plugins and is available in more than 40 languages across the globe.

Pros

• Unlimited video recording / video length.
• HD Live recording and streaming.
• No watermark.
• Supports livestream to Youtube, Twitch, Mixer etc
• Ad free and open source.
• Webcam with Green screen chroma key and editor.

Cons 

• Not Beginner Friendly.
• Long Setup time.
• In built video editor is absent.

2. CamStudio

CamStudio is a easy to use and powerful free screen recorder,open source free screen recording software available for free. It has AVI option which automatically converts to SWF after the recording is completed by the user.

It has unique features like screen in screen video recording,allows the user to change cursor design. But it also lacks in animation interactions and needs to be further developed.

You can  use it to create video tutorials for schools or college and create video demonstration for any software or a program.It allows you to easily add text comments to the video thereby making it more informative.

Pros

• Allows you to set Quality for Output Videos.
• Allows Custom Cursor option.
• Easy to create small files.
• videos with Bandwidth friendly.
• AVI Supported with SPF conversion.

Cons

• Audio Lags
• Less Animation features
• Report of spreading virus and Malware.

3. Ezvid

Ezvid is a free screen recording software which has claimed that it is world's easiest screen recorder in its official website. As per its claims, it allows easy screen recording for windows 10.
It allows users to  easily uploads the video to Youtube with in span of time.

I used Ezvid for a couple of months which made to accept that , it is indeed world's easiest screen recorder . It allows HD screen capture and streaming options with  webcam and voice over.

It allows you to record small videos easily and as quick as possible so it is  a great tool for Tutorials.
The software has fully featured editor and recorder to create videos for Youtube , Facebook , and other video sharing platforms.

Pros

• HD Quality screen capture.
• Gives a list of popular music tracks.
• Quick Upload to Youtube.
• Easy to Use Platform.
• Beginner Friendly.

Cons

• No option to save in PC.
• Allows only 45 minutes screen recording at a stretch.
• Can't hide recording widget. 

4. ShareX

ShareX is an open source screen recording software which lets you screen capture your windows screen with ad free and easy features.

It is used by many user and has very good positive reviews and is a overall best free screen recorder for Windows 10.

ShareX has many powerful and advanced features which are not beginner friendly however it is best useful for advanced users and developers.

It allows you to share video and image files to 50 supported platforms or destinations easily in one click.

Pros

• Allows you to export media files from PC.
• Custom Watermark or Logo features.
• Full screen recording with filters and color effects.
• Easy Navigation and Hotkey options.

Cons

• No webcam or camera broadcasting.
• No inbuilt video editor.
• Not a beginner friendly software.

5. ActivePresenter

ActivePresenter is a screen recorder and video editor which provides most of the recording features and editing features. It is easy to use tool loved by Youtubers and streamers 

It provides features like screen splitting while screen capture, control,volume,animation.Has all the basic editing features like blur effect , green screen edit , noise reduction which makes it best free screen recorder for windows 10.

This software also comes with paid version which gives advanced screen recording tools and editing tools.

The premium version allows us to create impressive and professional videos with its advanced audio and video editing features.

Pros

• No time Limit in recording
• Provides advanced screen recording tools with webcam, audio and voice
• Provides all basic video editing tools
• Allows you to publish videos directly to youtube.
• Ad free recording.

Cons

• Less Beginner Friendly
• No video cropping feature
• Maximum resolution is only 1080.

6.  FlashBack Express

Flashback express is one of the best free screen recording software after OBS. It is developed by blueberry software which allows screen capture on multi screen, if you are using multi screens.
The software is a free version of Flashback pro which is paid version.

Even though being a free version,it allows us to schedule recrodings with start and stop options.
It allows us to save videos with different formats like  Mp4 , AVI , WMV or upload videos directly to YouTube.

It allows screen recording with webcam but doesn't allow only webcam. As of now,it has no watermarks while recording the screen.

Pros

• Allows full screen recording with webcam, microphone and internal audio.
• No Watermarks and Ad Free.
• Record in multiple screens.
• Cursor highlighter and no time limit.

Cons

• No built in video editor.
• Some tools are paid only.
• Doesn't allow webcam only recording.

7. Bandicam

Bandicam developed by Bandicam Company is a well known screen recorder which can easily record games with its powerful features. If you are a keen gamer and looking for a screen recorder for windows 10 to record the game play then, Bandicam could be your best screen recording software.

Though it doesn't have built in video editor,it allows you to recor screen with 4k and HD resolutions.

The best part is that it allows click effects with animated features.

The free version has a watermark while  paid version has no watermarks but the screen capturing quality is same in both the versions.

Pros

• Allows full screen record with webcam,microphone and internal audio.
• 4k HD recording.
• Mouse cursor and click effect.
• Allows taking screen shots.

Cons

• Only mp4 and API formats are available.
• Water marks while recording.
• No video editors comes within software.

8. Screencast-O-Matic

Screencast-O-Matic developed by Screencast-O-Matic.com is a simple and easy screen recorder for windows 10 beginner. It provides basic and easy to use screen recording and video editing features.

It can be made available by using the software or from the web (browser based) which makes it a unique screen casting software.

You can easily trim the recordings,set captions and can upload the video recording to Youtube. It has watermarks and with limited screen capture time in the free version.

The best thing is that it provides automated speech to text captions and make the video more informative.

Pros

• Full screen recording with webcam and microphone.
• All basic video editing features.
• Automated speech to text captions.
• Beginner friendly.

Cons

• Has watermarks.
• maximum length  is 15 minutes.
• No video editor.

9. Free Cam

Free Cam is the best free screen recorder for windows 10 with attractive and well designed interface. 

It has a built in audio / video editor which allows easy screen casting from your screen professionally.

Though free cam is free,it has no watermarks and is ad free. However it provides a best collection of audio effects. 

But doesn't allow webcam recording along with the screen capture process.

It allows us easily create,edit and upload videos to Youtube directly. It provides high quality recording with system audio and microphone.

Pros

• High quality recording.
• Provides audio effects.
• Removes unwanted Background noise.
• No watermarks and ads

Cons

• No webcam recording.
• less annotation tools.
• only WMV formats.

10. TinyTake

TinyTake is a free screen recording software developed MangoApps. The software allows us to record videos from your screen with bulk file sharing and commenting options.

It allows us to store our video captures and images to its online cloud.We can easily access our files from the cloud and edit them.

The free version has a limit of 5 minutes of screen recording which is unlimited in its paid version.

It allows us to add textbox , highlighting and arrows to the screenshots. User friendly and proxy friendly editor.

Pros

• You can view images,files & videos online.
• Allows bulk sharing of files. 
• Custom Shortcut keys.
• URL sharing

Cons

• Files are saved to Mp4 format.
• Only 5 minute limited recording.

11. Windows 10 Game Bar (Bonus)

Did you know that windows has built in free screen recorder which is hidden in your computer?

You don't need to install any software to access the game bar because it is pre installed.

Using the game bar you can easily record game play or any software and can take screen shots.

 Here are the steps to access to the game bar;

1. Open the software or game you want to record on your pc.

2. Press Windows key + G on your keyboard.

3. If a dialog box appears asking, if you want to open the game bar.

    Click on the check box, "Yes, this is a game."

4. The Game bar appears, press on the Start/stop recording button to start or stop your recording. 

5. After the recording, you can edit the recorded videos in the Xbox app. 

Though it is used to record games, you can easily even record other softwares and programs.

You can toggle the microphone in the game bar and include your voice or record with muted microphone.

Despite the lack of features, game bar records the screen very well , easy to use and simple screen capture tool for windows 10 users.

Pros

• Not required to install any software.
• No watermark with unlimited record time.
• Ad free and easy to use.
• Microphone toggling while recording. 

Cons

• less editing features.
• Not allowed to Set recording resolution.
• No webcam.
• Only basic recording features.

FAQS of Screen Recoders.

1. Is Windows Game Bar good?

Windows Game bar is certainly a good tool for recording simple videos and games but it doesn't have advanced features. If you want to create videos for Youtube or tutorials then you should go for another software available for free.

2.Which is the best screen recorder for live streaming games?

In my opinion OBS is the best free screen recorder for live streaming games to youtube , twitch etc .

Because OBS provides advanced features like webcam recording along with the gameplay, add other elements on to live stream.

3.Where do Windows game bar recordings go?

The videos recorded using windows game bar will be saved in captures folder , which by default is in your video files.

4. What screen recorder do most Youtubers use for live streaming ?

Most of the Youtubers use OBS for live streaming. OBS mostly used for streaming games because of its advanced features and add elements like live superchat name and message display, showing social media handles etc.

5.Does Windows game bar record audio? 

You can record your screen with windows game bar which automatically records audio. You can toggle microphone to record your voice or mute.

Conclusion.

The free screen recorder for windows 10 mentioned above are arranged as per me by its features , user interactions , easy to use and by their ratings on the internet.

If you aren't  satisfied with the free version, you can opt the paid screen recording softwares available. Some of  the above recorders may have webcam recording with voice . But some doesn't have those features .

These were some of the best free screen recorder for windows 10 as per my likes.

What's your favourite free screen recorder for windows 10 ? 

Comment down below.