Side by side
GamePlay vs Vice
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 GamePlay Free if you want unlimited gameplay recording with locally saved raw files. Pro is the option for streamers and creators who need automatic montages and the listed music tools; look elsewhere if you need a platform other than Windows.
Visit GamePlay Free plan Linux
Choose Vice if you play on Linux and want gameplay replay, full-session recording, built-in editing, and shareable clip links without an account or subscription. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than Linux or rely on game recognition for titles Vice does not know.
Visit ViceThe facts
| GamePlay | Vice | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $9 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gameplay.software | eklonofficial.github.io |
| On game recording software | #18 of 30 | #14 of 30 |
GamePlay: what it does well
- Free includes unlimited gameplay recording.
- Raw recordings are saved locally.
- Local-first runtime does not require cloud processing.
- Pro adds automatic montages and montage audio.
What to know first
- The app is available for Windows.
- Automatic montages are included with the paid Pro plan.
- Pro costs $9 a month.
Vice: what it does well
- Instant replay and multi-mode recording are available.
- Double-tap F9 to begin a full recording session.
- Editor includes video and audio tracks, transitions, and text overlays.
- Known games can be named and sorted into matching playlists.
- Requires no account or subscription and has no file-size limit.
What to know first
- Linux is the only listed platform.
- Clip recognition and Rich Presence apply to known games.
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