Screenix

The OBS Alternative
for Linux

OBS is powerful but complex, Screenix gives you professional recordings with automatic zooms, no scenes, no sources, no configuration, just hit record

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 OBS Studio

See why Linux creators choose Screenix for polished recordings.

Feature
Screenix
OBS Studio
Linux SupportBoth work on Linux
Automatic Smooth ZoomsOBS requires manual plugin setup
One-Click RecordingOBS needs scene configuration
Zero ConfigurationOBS has steep learning curve
Cursor TrackingOBS requires Lua scripts or plugins
60fps RecordingBoth support high fps
Camera OverlayBoth support webcam
Live StreamingOBS is built for streaming
Advanced PluginsOBS has extensive plugin ecosystem
Offline SupportScreenix runs fully offline after activation
PriceOBS is open source and free
$89 lifetime or $9.99/mo
Free
Learning CurveScreenix works out of the box
5 minutes
Hours to days
Setup TimeInstall and record immediately
Instant
30+ minutes

Why Linux Users Choose Screenix Over OBS

Three reasons developers and creators choose Screenix

No Configuration Needed

OBS requires setting up scenes, sources, and audio devices, Screenix works immediately, just open the app and hit record, Your time is better spent creating content

Automatic Zoom Effects

Adding smooth zooms in OBS requires plugins, keyframes, and manual editing, Screenix tracks your cursor and creates professional zooms automatically, no post-processing needed

Professional Results Faster

Screenix is designed for one purpose: polished screen recordings with zoom effects, Get YouTube-ready videos in one take, without learning complex video production software

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 OBS Studio

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