Screenix
The complete Linux workflow

Wayland Screen Recorder That Actually Works

Modern Wayland recording uses PipeWire and a desktop portal. This guide shows what works for quick clips, streaming, and polished videos you can edit, transcribe, and share.

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 Ways to Record Your Screen on Wayland

From built-in shortcuts to professional recording with auto-zoom

Best for Wayland
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Screenix

Record, automatically polish, edit, transcribe, and share on Wayland

Supported Linux distributions on GNOME and KDE Wayland$39/yr or $59 lifetime

Pros

  • Uses PipeWire and the desktop screencast portal on supported Wayland desktops
  • Editor auto-generates an editable zoom timeline from the clicks you make
  • Cursor styling and click emphasis are built into the editor, with no plugin required
  • Built-in blur zones in the editor let you redact passwords and sensitive info
  • Exports at up to 120fps, with 4K on Lifetime and Team plans and hardware acceleration where supported
  • 7-day trial with watermark-free instant sharing and a small watermark on edited exports

Cons

  • Paid software after trial, $39/yr or $59 lifetime
  • No live streaming support
  • Linux only, no Windows or macOS build
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OBS Studio

Free and powerful for streaming and recording, with official Wayland support since version 27

Linux, Windows, macOSFree

Pros

  • Install with sudo apt install obs-studio on Ubuntu or sudo dnf install obs-studio on Fedora
  • Wayland support through the PipeWire Screen Capture source
  • Free and open source with a large plugin ecosystem for streaming and advanced recording
  • Works on both X11 and Wayland sessions

Cons

  • No automatic zoom or cursor effects, you need plugins or manual keyframes for those
  • Setting up the PipeWire source on Wayland requires extra steps compared to X11 capture
  • The interface is complex with scenes, sources, and output settings that take time to configure
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Kooha

Minimal portal-based recorder with audio and multiple formats

Linux with PipeWire and a working desktop portalFree

Pros

  • Uses PipeWire and the XDG desktop portal
  • Install from Flathub with flatpak install io.github.seadve.Kooha
  • Simple interface for a monitor or selected area
  • Records microphone, desktop audio, or both

Cons

  • No zoom effects, cursor styling, or any editing features
  • No automatic zooms, camera overlay, or timeline editor
  • Minimal interface means minimal control over your recording
  • Window recording is documented as experimental
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GNOME Built-in Recorder

The fastest way to record on Wayland, but extremely limited

Linux (GNOME desktop)Free, built in

Pros

  • Press Print Screen and switch to screencast mode
  • No installation needed, it ships with GNOME and works on Wayland by default
  • The recording saves to ~/Videos/Screencasts as a WebM file

Cons

  • No microphone or system-audio controls in the capture overlay
  • No zoom, cursor effects, annotations, or editing
  • No format, quality, or export controls
  • GNOME only, not available on KDE, Xfce, Sway, or other desktop environments

Frequently Asked Questions

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Ready to make the switch?

Start Recording on Wayland

Record, edit, transcribe, and share on supported Wayland desktops for $39/year or $59 lifetime. Instant trial shares have no watermark; edited trial exports have a small watermark.

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