8 Best Screen Recorders for Windows 10 [2023 Updated]

Karen Nelson
December 25, 2022

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Are you still finding the best screen recorder for Windows 10? You may have found that some screen-capturing programs are free to use but have some drawbacks, while professional screen recorders are often charged for different plans. Paid or free, it’s all up to your needs.

It would be difficult to choose a suitable screen recorder from a bunch of options, so we’ve picked up the 8 best screen recorders for windows 10 and tested them from some perspectives, including video quality, output format, recording lag, webcam overlay, editing function, and so on. Take a look at the pros and cons of each screen recorder for Windows 10, and determine which one is worth a shot for you.

VideoSolo Screen Recorder

VideoSolo Screen Recorder is a one-stop recording software that works to record high-quality videos with audio and a webcam overlay. It’s a great helper to record meetings, presentations, streaming videos, gameplay, and more. This lightweight screen recorder for Windows 10 comes with versatile functions but a straightforward user interface. More sparking features are listed as follows.

Records the screen with your microphone, computer sound, and webcam with no lag
Records on-screen activities in a selected region without watermarks.
Supports annotating, or taking screenshots while recording in real-time.
Encodes with H.264 and H.265 codecs to ensure lossy and compressing high-quality video.
Supports output recordings to MP4, WMV, MOV, F4V, TS, and AVI formats of up to lossless quality.
Offers editing tools to trim, compress, merge, convert, and burn recordings.

VideoSolo Screen Recorder is a paid software available for a free trial. If you have never used it before, you can try out the free trial, or follow the quick tutorial to grasp an idea.

STEP 1. Download and install VideoSolo Screen Recorder

Click on the Download button below and take a minute to complete the setup of VideoSolo Screen Recorder for Windows 10. Then, let’s hit the road.

STEP 2. Launch VideoSolo Screen Recorder

Click Video Recorder and set a fixed region, full screen, or another display to prepare for recording. If you want to record a webcam along the way, toggle it on and set up the position, window size, opacity, and shape in Camera Settings. You can toggle on the System Sound and Microphone if needed. Don’t forget to do a sound check before recording. When all is done, click the REC button and start recording.

Optional STEP. Change Output Settings

In case you want a lossless recording, let’s navigate to ≡ – Preferences – Output. You can preset the output parameters here including output path, video format, codec, video quality, and frame rate. Then, click OK to save the changes.

STEP 3. Save Your Recordings

When the recording is finished, click the red rectangle button to stop recording. Then you can preview, trim(optional), and save the recording to your computer.

Windows Game Bar

There is a default and free screen recorder for Windows 10/11 – Xbox Game Bar. However, this pre-installed software is mainly designed for recording gameplay. Quickly launch it by pressing Win + G on the keyboard, and widgets for screen recording will be shown on the screen. Although there are many widgets, Xbox Game Bar is easy to use. If you want to record your computer screen, just click the Capture button in the toolbar on the top.

Pros	Cons
Default screen recorder for Windows 10/11. Designed for gameplay. Easy to socialize with teammates in gaming. Free to use.	Limited output quality at 720p and 30fps or 1080p and 60fps. Only supports recording videos to MP4. You cannot clip a video after recording. No webcam overlay.

Free Cam

Free Cam is a free screen recorder and also provides a premium version. This software is easy to use with an old-fashion interface. It can capture on-screen activities in a selected region with system sound and your voice. Also, it allows a mouse highlight feature during your recording. However, it cannot record a webcam. The recordings can be saved as MP4 videos without watermarks and then directly uploaded to YouTube.

Pros	Cons
Free to use. Easy to use. No watermark after recording. Directly upload to YouTube. Supports trimming recordings. Supports recording videos without a time limitation.	Supports limited output quality. Saves recordings to MP4 video format only. Cannot record your webcam.

Screencast-O-Matic

Screencast-O-Matic is a paid screen recorder for education, work, or personal use starting at $14.4 per year. The software has limited features according to your plan. It can capture your screen with a webcam in 15 minutes and allow users to add background music, audio narration, and caption. Users can save recordings to the computer in MP4, AVI, or FLV files, and then upload them directly to YouTube.

Pros	Cons
Can record webcam overlay. Quick share to YouTube. Supports trimming recordings. Supports formats like MP4, AVI, and FLV. Customizable features to add narration, caption, and music while recording. Available on Windows 10 and Chrome Extension.	Cannot preset the video quality. Has a watermark in the free version. Records up to 15-minute videos.

OBS

If you’re a YouTuber, OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) would be your best screen recorder for windows 10. This open-source utility is free to use and enables users to go live streaming on YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and Facebook or record all activities on the screen to MP4 with H.264 and H.265 codecs. However, it’s a senior program and not that easy to get used to.
Also, you cannot pause or add notes and highlights during the recording process. Neither can you edit nor crop the video after recording. The program has high requirements on devices and may lead to recording lags or a black screen when recording your computer screen.

Pros	Cons
Free open-source software. Enables users to go live and record screen activities. Offers Studio Mode for advanced users. Supports adding filters when going live or recording.	Hard to get started. Supports MP4 video output only. Occurs recording lags or black screen problems. You cannot select a certain region but the whole screen/display. Doesn’t support adding notes or highlights. Cannot record webcam. Cannot crop or edit recordings

Camtasia

Camtasia is a high-end screen recorder developed by TechSmith. It comes with a video editor that allows users to trim, split, and add various effects, transitions, annotations, animations, highlights, and more. The program can record the full screen, a specific window, or a selected region with webcam overlay and sounds from the microphone and system. Your recordings can instantly be uploaded to platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, Panopto, Knowmia, and more.

Pros	Cons
Professional screen recorder and video editor. Offers all kinds of editing features. Supports adding annotations and highlights when recording the screen. Supports recording a display, full screen, a window, or a selected region. Can record your webcam while screen recording.	Expensive to use. Too complicated with many features. Supports 64-bit systems only.

Bandicam

Bandicam is a high-quality screen recorder for Windows 10 starting at $33.26 per year. This top-rated screen-capturing software enables users to record a certain region of the PC screen with a webcam overlay. It allows real-time drawing and mouse effects during the recording process, but cannot hide the toolbar.
This screen recorder can record everything on your computer and save it in MP4 or AVI video format of up to 4K. Also, it’s possible to record activities on your gaming consoles, including Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and others. However, it doesn’t have a video editor for post-reproduction.

Pros	Cons
Supports adding drawing or mouse effects in real time. Supports high-quality video output. Easy to use.	Expensive to use. Cannot hide the toolbar while recording. Cannot edit, crop, or split the recordings. Supports limited output formats.

Icecream Screen Recorder

Icecream Screen Recorder is also a paid software but is unavailable for a free trial. This desktop screen recorder boasts an intuitive user interface to easily start recording your meetings, webinars, and courses on the PC screen. The recordings will be saved in MP4, MOV, and AVI video formats and instantly uploaded and saved to its server.
What’s more, it allows users to add logos, real-time annotations, and a custom webcam overlay during the recording process. Users can also trim the video after the recording with limited features. Some users reported that it somehow occurs that the audio lags behind the frame for no reason.

Pros	Cons
Easy to record on-screen activities. Enables real-time annotation feature. Can set a schedule for recording. Recorder for gameplay, streaming videos, and meetings.	Paid software at $29.95/year Cannot record webcam when capturing the screen. Offers a limited editing feature. Supports a few formats, like MP4, MOV, and AVI. Cannot change the output quality. Comes with some glitches.

Comparison Among 8 Best Screen Recorders for Windows 10

It’s not that easy to meet your Mr.Right from a bunch of screen recorders. To help you pick out the preferred choice, we’ve made this chart to get a clear knowledge of the differences among the recommended screen recorders. You might as well check it out.

Product	No Watermark	No Time Limit	No Lag	Area Selection	Free Trial	Quality
VideoSolo	√	√	√	√	√	Highest
Windows Game Bar	×	×	√	×	√	High
Free Cam	×	×	×	√	√	Medium
Screencast-O-MaticBandicam	√	√	×	√	√	Medium
OBS	×	×	√	×	√	High
Camtasia	×	×	×	√	√	High
Bandicam	×	×	×	√	√	Highest
Icecream Screen Recorder	×	×	√	√	×	Medium

Which one is your best pick? Most paid software is available for a free trial with limited features. It’s suggested to give it a shot on one of them if you’re considering a professional screen recorder for Windows 10. My recommendation is VideoSolo Screen Recorder, which is an all-in-one tool to walk you through a variety of scenarios and post-processing with ease.