Screen Recorder for Zorin OS
Zorin OS includes a built-in recorder for quick clips, while dedicated apps add audio controls, editing, streaming, and presentation effects. Screenix is the strongest fit for polished tutorials: its Ubuntu-compatible .deb package runs on Zorin OS, and real Screenix installations have successfully recorded and exported on both Zorin Wayland and X11 sessions.
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.
Native Linux
Direct X11 and portal-based capture on supported Wayland desktops
One complete workflow
Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share
Your files, your choice
Keep recordings local, use hosted sharing, or bring your own storage
Simple pricing
$39/yr with hosted sharing or $59 lifetime with your own storage
4 Best Zorin OS Screen Recorders
Compared for Zorin OS 18 and 17, Wayland and X11
Screenix
Best for polished tutorials, demos, and product videos
Pros
- Installs with Screenix's Ubuntu and Debian .deb package
- Records Zorin OS on Wayland through the XDG ScreenCast portal and PipeWire
- Also supports the X11 session available from the Zorin login screen
- Generates editable zooms from recorded clicks and adds cursor effects, camera overlays, and blur zones in the editor
- Captures microphone and system audio and exports an edited MP4
- Verified by successful Screenix recordings and exports from real Zorin OS 18 installations
Cons
- Paid after the free trial: $39/yr or $59 lifetime
- Does not include livestreaming
- More than you need for a disposable silent clip
Zorin built-in recorder
Fastest option for a basic clip without installing an app
Pros
- Opens from the Print Screen interface or the camera icon in the indicators menu
- Switches between screenshot and video modes in the same interface
- Can record the screen or a selected area from the video mode
- Requires no installation or project setup
Cons
- No timeline editor, automatic zooms, cursor styling, or camera layout tools
- Limited control compared with a dedicated recorder
- Designed for quick capture rather than a finished tutorial workflow
OBS Studio
Best for streaming and complex multi-source scenes
Pros
- Strong livestreaming support and configurable scenes
- Detailed audio mixer, encoder, camera, and source controls
- OBS officially supports Ubuntu through its PPA and recommends Flathub across Linux
- Suitable for long recordings and reusable studio layouts
Cons
- More setup than a quick recorder or tutorial-focused workflow
- No click-driven zooms or cursor polish out of the box
- Finishing a tutorial usually requires a separate editor
Kooha
Minimal open-source recorder built around the Linux screencast portal
Pros
- Simple interface focused only on recording
- Uses PipeWire and the XDG desktop portal for screen selection
- Supports microphone and desktop audio
- Available as a Flatpak
Cons
- No editor, zoom automation, cursor effects, or streaming scenes
- Fewer production controls than Screenix or OBS
- Best suited to straightforward raw clips
Frequently Asked Questions
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Create Polished Videos on Zorin OS
Record, edit, and share on supported Zorin OS setups. 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.