What is the best screen recording software for Windows PC now?

Is OBS better than Bandicam for screen recording on a PC?

In fact, both are solid, but they're built for different priorities—here's how they stack up:

OBS Screen recording software:

• Free and open-source
• More powerful for streaming (built-in RTMP support for Twitch, YouTube, etc.)
• Highly customizable: scenes, sources, filters, transitions, plugins
• Steeper learning curve—more knobs to configure
• Can be more CPU-intensive depending on encoder settings, though it supports hardware encoding (NVENC, AMD, Quick Sync)
• No built-in game-specific optimizations like FPS overlays or game detection

Bandicam screen recording software:

• Paid (after a limited free trial with watermark/time restrictions)
• Simpler, more beginner-friendly interface
• Generally lower CPU usage for straightforward recording, especially with its "Game Recording Mode" designed for capturing games efficiently
• Has handy extras built-in: FPS counter, webcam overlay, scheduled recording
• Less flexible if you want to do live streaming or complex scene compositing

Bottom line:

For streaming or complex setups (multiple sources, scenes, overlays), OBS screen recorder is the better choice, and it's free.

For quick, simple game/screen recording with minimal setup and lighter system load, Bandicam tends to be more convenient, but you're paying for that convenience.

Not every Windows 10 screen recording software needs to be a traditional desktop application. Screenity takes a browser-based approach as open-source extension, allowing users to capture a browser tab, a window, or the screen while also including microphone and camera input when needed.

What the Workflow Looks Like：

• Install the extension in a supported Chromium-based browser and open the page you want to capture. From the extension panel, choose whether to record a tab, window, or screen, then configure the microphone and camera options. During recording, you can use tools such as on-screen drawing, cursor highlighting, and click effects to make tutorials or demonstrations easier to follow. Once the session is finished, stop the capture and use the available options to review and export the result.

When This Approach Makes Sense：

As an alternative type of Windows 10 screen recording software, this setup is particularly relevant to browser tutorials, website demonstrations, presentations, and other activities that happen primarily inside a browser. It avoids installing a full desktop recording suite, although browser permissions and extension limitations mean it may not provide the same level of capture control as a dedicated desktop recorder.