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Bandicam
by Bandicam
What Bandicam is
Bandicam records screens, gameplay, webcam video, and audio. It can capture computer sound and microphone input, record multiple monitors at once, and save audio-only recordings as MP3 or WAV. Game recording supports DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan games. Webcam recording can capture online meetings such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and supported video sources include webcams, smartphones, consoles, and other external devices. AI tools can transcribe recordings, remove webcam backgrounds, and zoom automatically; transcription can produce text for subtitles, notes, or scripts. A free download is available, but the page indicates registration removes its watermark and recording limit. Paid plans advertise no recording time limit and no watermark. Personal licensing is for non-commercial use without an invoice; organizations using Bandicam commercially with an invoice must use a Business License. Listed plans include Personal Annual at $33.26 a year and Personal Perpetual at $53.90, paid once. Product information specifies screen recorder products for Windows and Mac.
Who it suits
Bandicam suits people who need to capture screens, games, webcams, meetings, or audio. Organizations recording commercially with an invoice need a Business License.
What it does well
- Captures screen, gameplay, webcam, and audio.
- Records multiple monitors at once.
- Supports MP3 and WAV audio-only recordings.
- AI tools transcribe recordings and remove webcam backgrounds.
- Game capture supports DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan.
What to know first
- Free download has a watermark and recording limit.
- Paid plans are needed to remove recording limits and watermark.
- Business License is required for commercial use with an invoice.
Limits
The free download has a watermark and recording limit; the page says registration removes both. Paid plans advertise no recording time limit and no watermark.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Annual 1-PC | 1 PC · 1 year | On request |
| Personal Perpetual 1-PC | 1 PC · Perpetual use | On request |
| Business Annual 1-PC | billed annually at $49.46 · 1 PC · 1 year | $49.46 a year |
| Business Annual 2-PC | billed annually at $95.92 · 2 PCs · 1 year | $95.92 a year |
| Personal Annual | billed annually at $33.26 | $33.26 a year |
| Personal Bandicam + Bandicut | billed for 1 year at $49.97 | $49.97 a year |
| Personal Perpetual | one-time purchase at $53.90 | $53.90, paid once |
| Business Bandicam + Bandicut | billed for 1 year at $79.33 | $79.33 a year |
As bandicam.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Bandicam website.
- Download the free version or choose a listed license plan.
- Choose a Personal license for non-commercial use, or a Business license for commercial use with an invoice.
- Select screen, game, webcam or audio recording.
- Set up the desired audio inputs, webcam overlay or screens to capture.
Verdict
Bandicam covers several recording sources and includes transcription tools. Check the free-tier restrictions and choose a license that matches personal or commercial use.
Questions
Is Bandicam free?
Yes. It offers a free download. The free version has a watermark and recording limit until registration removes them.
What does Bandicam cost?
Listed prices include Personal Annual at $33.26 a year, Personal Perpetual at $53.90, paid once, Business Annual 1-PC at $49.46 a year, and Business Annual 2-PC at $95.92 a year. The pricing facts also give “Paid from: 2.77 one-time.”
Which platforms does it support?
The listed platforms are Linux, macOS, web and Windows. The product information specifies screen recorder products for Windows and Mac.
Can it record audio and meetings?
It captures computer sound and microphone input, and audio-only recordings can be saved as MP3 or WAV. Its webcam recorder can record Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other online meetings.
Is Bandicam open source?
The listed facts do not state whether Bandicam is open source.
Which license is for business use?
Organizations using Bandicam commercially with an invoice must use the Business License. Personal licensing is for non-commercial use without an invoice.
Facts from Bandicam's own pages
- AI Features
- AI tools transcribe recordings, remove webcam backgrounds, and zoom automatically. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Audio Formats
- Audio-only recordings can be saved as MP3 or WAV. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Business License
- Organizations must use the Business License for commercial use with an invoice. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- User Count
- More than 10 million people use the screen recording software. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Customer Rating
- The page displays a 4.7 Google customer review rating. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2008 · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free Tier
- Bandicam offers a free download. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free Limits
- The page indicates that registration removes the watermark and recording limit. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · bandicam.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Game Graphics
- Game recording supports DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan games. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Meeting Apps
- The webcam recorder can record Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other online meetings. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Microphone recording
- Yes · bandicam.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Multi-Monitor
- It can record all screens at once. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Paid Recording
- Paid plans advertise no recording time limit and no watermark. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, PayPal, bank transfer, and more are accepted. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Personal License
- For non-commercial use with no invoice. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Capture platforms
- web,windows,macos,linux · bandicam.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Recording Types
- It captures screen, gameplay, webcam video, and audio. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported Platforms
- Bandicam provides screen recorder products for Windows and Mac. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Support Updates
- Updates and technical support depend on the license. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- System audio
- Yes · bandicam.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Audio Capture
- It captures computer sound and microphone input. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- AI Transcription
- Recordings can be transcribed into text for subtitles, notes, and scripts. · bandicam.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Maximum video quality
- 4k · bandicam.com, 20 Sept 2026
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