Freedom251 › Screen and Video Capture Software
Action!
by Action!
What Action! is
Action! is a Windows game recorder for capturing gameplay, console video, screenshots, and live broadcasts. It records Windows games in Full HD and supports capture up to 4K Ultra HD at 3840x2160. Instant replay, multi-mode recording, and GPU encoding are available. Device recording supports Xbox and PlayStation, and capture cards from Elgato, Avermedia, and Hauppauge are supported. You can broadcast to services including YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch, with Streamlabs support and up to six modular URL overlay graphics. Microphone and system sound can be recorded separately, mixed, or saved alongside another audio device. Webcam overlays can be cropped, resized, repositioned, and used with a green screen. Benchmarking can check in-game frame rates and save comparisons as an HTML bar graph; a free Android app remotely controls recording status. Home use costs $19.77, paid once, while commercial use costs $32.95, paid once. Both include lifetime licenses and free updates. The 30-day trial has no listed price, but its recordings include a watermark.
Who it suits
Action! suits Windows players who want to record or stream gameplay, as well as creators capturing console footage. Its separate audio, webcam overlay, and benchmarking options may also suit users who need more control over recordings.
What it does well
- Captures Windows games in Full HD and up to 4K.
- Supports Xbox and PlayStation capture up to 4K.
- Records microphone and system sound separately or mixed.
- Webcam overlays support cropping and green-screen use.
- Lifetime licenses include free updates.
What to know first
- Windows is the only listed platform.
- Trial recordings include a watermark.
- Home use is limited to non-commercial use.
- Paid licenses cost 19.77 USD or $32.95, paid once.
Limits
The trial lasts 30 days and places a watermark near the top-middle of recorded videos. Home use is limited to non-commercial use, while commercial recording requires the $32.95, paid once Commercial license.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Home use | Lifetime license · Free updates · Non-commercial use | $19.77, paid once |
| Commercial use | Lifetime license · Free updates · Commercial use | $32.95, paid once |
| Trial Version | — | On request |
As mirillis.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Action! game recorder website
- Download the 30-day trial without a credit card
- Install Action! on Windows
- Connect an Xbox or PlayStation capture setup if needed
- Select a Home use or Commercial use lifetime license
- Configure gameplay, webcam, audio, screenshot, or streaming capture
Verdict
Action! combines gameplay recording, console capture, streaming, and recording controls in a Windows product. The trial can help assess its fit, but trial videos carry a watermark and paid licenses are required for ongoing use.
Questions
What does Action! cost?
Home use costs $19.77, paid once. Commercial use costs $32.95, paid once. Both are lifetime licenses with free updates.
Is there a free plan?
No. Action! provides a 30-day trial, and trial recordings include a watermark.
Which platforms does Action! support?
Action! runs on Windows. Its device recording supports Xbox and PlayStation, and a free Android app can control recording status remotely.
Can it record console gameplay?
Yes. Xbox and PlayStation capture is supported up to 4K, with Elgato, Avermedia, and Hauppauge capture-card support.
Can Action! stream live?
Yes. It can broadcast to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Smashcast, Ustream, and more.
What audio and webcam options are included?
Microphone and system audio can be recorded separately, mixed, or saved with another audio device. Webcam overlays can be cropped, resized, repositioned, and used with a green screen.
Facts from Action!'s own pages
- Android remote control
- A free Android app remotely controls the status of recordings. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Separate audio tracks
- Microphone and system sound can be recorded separately, mixed, or saved with another audio device. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Advanced benchmarking
- Benchmarking checks in-game framerate, compares titles, and saves results as an HTML bar graph. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Webcam overlay
- Yes · mirillis.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Capture card support
- Action! supports Elgato, Avermedia, and Hauppauge capture cards. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Capture resolution
- 8k · mirillis.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Mirillis company
- Mirillis Ltd. develops playback, editing, video capturing, and transcoding solutions. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Console capture
- Device recording captures video from Xbox and PlayStation consoles, with support up to 4K. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2008 · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · mirillis.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free trial
- A 30-day trial is available without requiring a credit card. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free updates
- Action! provides free updates forever. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- GPU encoding
- Yes · mirillis.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Zielona Góra, Poland · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Instant replay
- Yes · mirillis.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Lifetime license
- Home and commercial versions are valid forever. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Overlay support
- The software supports Streamlabs and up to six modular URL overlay graphics. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Recording modes
- multi-mode · mirillis.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Screenshot formats
- Screenshots can be saved in BMP, JPG, and PNG formats. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Streaming services
- It can broadcast live to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Smashcast, Ustream, and more. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Support channels
- Support resources include FAQs, a forum, tutorials, and customer support. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows · mirillis.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Trial watermark
- Videos recorded with the trial version include a watermark in the top-middle section. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Ultra HD capture
- The software captures games in 4K Ultra HD up to 3840x2160 resolution without a time limitation. · mirillis.com, 28 Sept 2026
Where Action! stands on Freedom251
- Screen and Video Capture Software#22 of 30
- Game Streaming Software#35 of 45
- Screen recorders#23 of 28
- Screen Recording Software#113 of 132
- Game recording software#28 of 31