Screenix
The complete Linux workflow

Screen Recorder for Ubuntu

Use Ubuntu's built-in recorder for a quick clip, OBS for streaming, or Screenix when you want recording, automatic polish, editing, transcription, and sharing in one native workflow.

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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 Ubuntu Screen Recorders

Compared for supported Ubuntu releases, Wayland, and X11

Best for Ubuntu
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Screenix

Best Ubuntu screen recorder for polished tutorials with automatic zooms

Ubuntu 22.04+ (.deb)$39/yr or $59 lifetime

Pros

  • Installs with one command, or via .deb or Flatpak, on Ubuntu 22.04+
  • Editor auto-generates zooms from the clicks you make
  • Uses the portal and PipeWire on supported Ubuntu Wayland desktops, with a separate direct X11 path
  • Captures microphone and system audio, enable each in one click from the toolbar
  • Exports MP4 tutorials without a separate editor

Cons

  • Paid software after trial, $39/yr or $59 lifetime
  • No live streaming mode
  • Focused on screen recording rather than full video editing
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OBS Studio

Powerful free recorder and streamer for advanced Ubuntu setups

Ubuntu, Linux, Windows, macOSFree

Pros

  • Install from Ubuntu Software, apt, Flatpak, or the OBS PPA
  • Excellent for livestreaming and multi-source scenes
  • Supports audio mixing, cameras, windows, and display capture
  • Large plugin ecosystem for advanced workflows

Cons

  • More setup than most tutorial creators need
  • No automatic zooms without extra plugins or editing
  • Wayland capture depends on PipeWire source setup
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GNOME Built-in Recorder

Fastest no-install option included with Ubuntu GNOME

Ubuntu GNOMEFree, built in

Pros

  • Press Print Screen and switch to screencast mode
  • No package install or setup required
  • Works on Ubuntu Wayland sessions
  • Saves recordings automatically to Videos/Screencasts

Cons

  • No audio recording controls
  • No zoom effects, cursor styling, or camera overlay
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Kooha

Simple GNOME recorder for quick Ubuntu clips

Ubuntu GNOMEFree

Pros

  • Simple interface for monitor or area capture; window recording is experimental
  • Works well with GNOME and Wayland
  • Available through Flathub
  • Supports microphone and desktop audio on supported setups

Cons

  • No automatic zooms or tutorial polish
  • Fewer production controls than OBS
  • Best suited to short basic recordings

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Record Polished Ubuntu Tutorials

Record, edit, and share in one Ubuntu app for $39/year or $59 lifetime. 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.