The SimpleScreenRecorder Alternative
for Linux
SimpleScreenRecorder is a capable X11 recorder with codec controls, audio synchronization, pause, and preview. Screenix adds a native Wayland path, camera layouts, automatic zooms, cursor styling, editing, and sharing.
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
Screenix vs SimpleScreenRecorder
See why Linux creators choose Screenix for polished recordings.
Why Linux Users Choose Screenix Over SimpleScreenRecorder
Three reasons developers and creators choose Screenix
Automatic Zoom Effects
SimpleScreenRecorder captures the selected source without zoom or cursor effects. Screenix logs clicks and generates an editable zoom timeline after capture.
Webcam Overlay Built In
SimpleScreenRecorder has no webcam support. Screenix includes camera layouts for tutorials, demos, and presentations where you want to show your face beside the screen content.
Works on Wayland, No Workarounds
SimpleScreenRecorder is built for X11 and has no native Wayland capture path. Screenix supports direct X11 and portal-based Wayland capture on documented desktops.
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
- Direct X11 and documented Wayland support
- Native .deb, .rpm, and AUR packages
Native Linux App
8GB RAM minimum
Local recording and editing
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Screenix and SimpleScreenRecorder
Current Sources
The complete Linux workflow
Ready to Go Beyond Basic Screen Recording?
Try Screenix for 7 days with no credit card. Instant shares have no watermark, while editable exports include a small trial watermark.