Side by side
FBX vs Wisp
Both stand on game 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 Windows
Choose FBX if you want Windows gameplay capture with instant clips, continuous recording, streaming, and editing tools. Look elsewhere if you need watermark-free video on the Free plan or want a Pro account usable across multiple PCs at once.
Visit FBX Free plan Windows
Choose Wisp if you want a free Windows recorder that saves buffered gameplay through hotkeys or supported kill detection, with flexible audio tracks and a local voice trigger. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than Windows or require a written anti-cheat guarantee.
Visit WispThe facts
| FBX | Wisp | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro Annual Subscription: $199.50 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fbx.gg | github.com |
| On game recording software | #21 of 30 | #17 of 30 |
FBX: what it does well
- Hotkey saves short gameplay clips instantly.
- Continuous DVR-style recording captures gameplay as it happens.
- Records gameplay, desktop activity, and screenshots.
- Streams adjust to available bandwidth and can be saved.
- Exports recordings as MP4 files or GIFs.
What to know first
- The Free plan places an FBX watermark on video.
- Supported operating systems are Windows 7, 8, and 10.
- A Pro account is limited to one PC, with moves allowed every 30 days.
Wisp: what it does well
- Free software under GNU GPL version 3.0 or later.
- Can save a buffered clip in under a second.
- Supports hardware encoding on NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel GPUs.
- Can isolate apps such as Discord on a separate audio track.
- Optional voice trigger runs locally without internet access.
What to know first
- Runs on Windows 10 version 2004 or newer.
- Kill detection for Valorant and Overwatch 2 is experimental.
- The maker says anti-cheat vendors provide no written guarantee.