Screenix
The complete Linux workflow

Screen Recorder for Pop!_OS

Screenix supports Pop!_OS 24.04 with COSMIC and Pop!_OS 22.04 with GNOME on both Wayland and X11. Its Ubuntu-compatible .deb package provides recording, audio capture, automatic zooms, cursor effects, and editing in one workflow.

Why Screenix is the better value

One Linux app. $39/year or $59 once.

Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share without stacking separate tools or giving up local ownership.

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Native Linux

Direct X11 and portal-based capture on supported Wayland desktops

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One complete workflow

Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share

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Your files, your choice

Keep recordings local, use hosted sharing, or bring your own storage

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Simple pricing

$39/yr with hosted sharing or $59 lifetime with your own storage

4 Best Pop!_OS Screen Recorders

Compared for Pop!_OS 24.04 COSMIC and 22.04 GNOME

Best for tutorials
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Screenix

Best for polished tutorials and product demonstrations

Pop!_OS 24.04 COSMIC and 22.04 GNOME, Wayland and X11$39/yr or $59 lifetime

Pros

  • Installs through Screenix's Ubuntu and Debian .deb package
  • Supports Pop!_OS 24.04 COSMIC sessions and Pop!_OS 22.04 GNOME sessions on Wayland and X11
  • Uses the XDG ScreenCast portal and PipeWire for permission-controlled Wayland capture
  • Generates editable zooms from recorded clicks and adds cursor effects, camera overlays, cuts, and blur zones in the editor
  • Records microphone and system audio and exports MP4
  • Verified by successful recordings and exports from real Pop!_OS installations

Cons

  • Paid after the free trial: $39/yr or $59 lifetime
  • No livestreaming mode
  • Designed for edited recordings rather than raw capture alone
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OBS Studio

Best free option for livestreaming and advanced scenes

Linux, including Pop!_OSFree and open source

Pros

  • Powerful scene composition, streaming, and audio mixing
  • Supports cameras, displays, windows, media, and browser sources
  • OBS officially supports Ubuntu and recommends Flathub for Linux distributions
  • Good fit for reusable streaming or presentation setups

Cons

  • Requires more initial setup than tutorial-focused recorders
  • No automatic click zooms or built-in cursor styling
  • Recorded tutorials often need a separate editor
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Kooha

Simple open-source capture through PipeWire and desktop portals

LinuxFree and open source

Pros

  • Minimal interface with little setup
  • Uses PipeWire and the XDG desktop screencast portal
  • Can capture microphone and desktop audio
  • Distributed as a Flatpak for a distro-independent install

Cons

  • No timeline editor or automated presentation effects
  • No streaming scene system
  • Produces a straightforward recording rather than a finished tutorial workflow
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GNOME built-in recorder

Convenient quick capture for Pop!_OS 22.04 GNOME sessions

Pop!_OS 22.04 GNOMEFree, built in

Pros

  • Integrated into GNOME's screenshot and screencast interface
  • No additional installation
  • Suitable for quick visual clips

Cons

  • No editing, automatic zooms, camera layouts, or advanced audio controls
  • Limited compared with dedicated production and streaming tools

Frequently Asked Questions

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Create Polished Pop!_OS Videos

Record and edit on Pop!_OS 24.04 COSMIC and 22.04 GNOME. The trial needs no credit card; instant shares have no watermark and edited exports have a small trial watermark.

7-day trial, no credit card. Instant shares have no watermark. Edited exports include a small trial watermark.