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asciinema vs GPU Screen Recorder
Both stand on screen recording software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
asciinema provides recording, live streaming, playback, and hosting tools without a listed charge. Self-hosting offers control but requires an OCI runtime, PostgreSQL, and server maintenance.
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GPU Screen Recorder offers extensive Linux capture and streaming functions with many codec choices. Its command-line design and permission requirements should be checked before installation.
Visit GPU Screen RecorderThe facts
| asciinema | GPU Screen Recorder | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | asciinema | Not published |
| Website | asciinema.org | github.com |
| On screen recording software | #60 of 131 | #64 of 131 |
asciinema: what it does well
- Free hosting for recordings and streams
- Lightweight .cast recording files
- Real-time local and remote streaming
- Multiple visibility controls
- Self-hosting support
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires PostgreSQL 14 or newer
- Personal instances need at least 512 MB RAM
- SMTP is optional rather than included
GPU Screen Recorder: what it does well
- Supports X11 and Wayland
- Offers recording, streaming, replay, and screenshots
- Includes H264, HEVC, and AV1
- Supports FFmpeg streaming protocols
- Provides plugin and IPC controls
What to know first
- The recorder is CLI-only
- AMD or Intel monitor capture needs root KMS access
- Replay buffers use RAM by default
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