Screenix

The Kazam Alternative
for Linux

Kazam is simple, but its development has slowed, Screenix gives you polished recordings with automatic zooms, cursor overlay, and camera overlay, on both X11 and Wayland

Ubuntu · Fedora · Arch · Debian · Manjaro · X11 & Wayland

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Everything You Need

Professional screen recording, simplified for Linux

Zoom Effects

Follow cursor, static region, or center lock with smooth transitions.

Draggable Webcam

Snap your camera anywhere on the canvas, resize, and style it live.

Cursor Styling

Custom themes, adjustable size, hide on idle, and smooth sway.

Floating Preview

Picture-in-picture with scale, corner radius, shadow, and background.

Speed Control

Change playback speed for the whole video or specific segments.

Cut & Trim

Slice segments on the timeline and tighten your recording instantly.

Voice Transcription

Local AI transcription with Whisper. Free, private, multi-language.

Export

Up to 4K, 60fps. MP4, WebM, or GIF with quality control.

Screenix vs Kazam

See why Linux creators choose Screenix for polished recordings.

Feature
Screenix
Kazam
Linux SupportBoth work on Linux
Wayland SupportKazam only supports X11
Automatic Smooth ZoomsKazam has no zoom effects
Cursor Tracking & HighlightingKazam has no cursor effects
Camera OverlayKazam does not support webcam overlay
Active MaintenanceKazam has not been updated in years
60fps RecordingBoth support high fps
ScreenshotsKazam supports screenshot capture
Free & Open SourceKazam is completely free
Offline SupportScreenix runs fully offline after activation
PriceKazam is open source and free
$89 lifetime or $9.99/mo
Free
Setup TimeBoth are easy to install
Instant
Instant
Video Editing FeaturesKazam has no editing capabilities

Why Linux Users Choose Screenix Over Kazam

Three reasons developers and creators choose Screenix

Automatic Zoom Effects

Kazam records your screen with no frills, what you see is what you get, with zero zoom or focus effects, Screenix tracks your cursor and creates professional smooth zooms automatically, making your tutorials and demos stand out

Modern Wayland & X11 Support

Kazam was built for X11 and has never gained Wayland support, leaving users on modern Ubuntu, Fedora, Manjaro, and other distros without a working recorder, Screenix supports both display servers so you can record no matter your setup

Actively Developed

Kazam development has slowed compared with modern Linux desktop changes, Screenix is actively developed with regular updates, new features, and dedicated Linux support

Camera Overlay & Cursor Highlights

Kazam offers basic recording with no way to add a webcam overlay or highlight your cursor for viewers, Screenix includes camera overlay and cursor overlay out of the box, perfect for professional tutorials and presentations

Professional Results at Low Cost

While Kazam is free, it requires additional tools and manual editing to produce polished videos, Screenix offers a $89 lifetime license and saves hours of post-processing with automatic zoom effects and a professional finish in one take

Built for Linux

Screenix runs natively on Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch, Manjaro, Linux Mint, and CachyOS, no Wine, no workarounds, just native performance.

  • Ubuntu 22.04+
  • Fedora
  • Debian
  • Arch Linux KDE
  • Manjaro Linux
  • Linux Mint
  • CachyOS
  • X11 & Wayland support
  • Native .deb, .rpm, and AUR packages

Native Linux App

8GB RAM recommended
Works fully offline

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Screenix and Kazam

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