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SimpleScreenRecorder vs wf-recorder
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| Fact | SimpleScreenRecorder | wf-recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 2.9k | 1.3k |
| Latest | 0.4.4 | v0.6.0 |
| Last push | 2026-08-14 | 2026-04-12 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 387 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace OBS Studio. Alternatives to OBS Studio →
PartialSimpleScreenRecorderRecords the screen or a window on Linux with a simple wizard, without scenes or streaming.
Partialwf-recorderCommand-line screen recorder for Wayland compositors, without scenes or streaming.
SimpleScreenRecorder
unsigned The latest release, 0.4.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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wf-recorder
unsigned The latest release, v0.6.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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