Free, open-source screen recorder for Windows, macOS, and Linux. No accounts. No watermark. No time limit. No cloud upload. Hit record, get an MP4 file — locally, instantly.
SleekRec is a free, MIT-licensed screen recorder that outputs MP4 files with no configuration. It runs on Windows 10+, macOS 12+, and Linux. No account, no watermark, no time limit, no internet required. Built with Rust. Version 1.1.1 supports .exe, .msi, .dmg (Apple Silicon and Intel), .AppImage, and .deb installers.
OBS is a professional streaming and recording suite with hundreds of settings. SleekRec does one thing: screen-to-MP4, instantly. No scenes, no sources, no configuration menus. If you need streaming or multi-source compositing, use OBS. If you need a quick recording with zero setup, use SleekRec.
Yes — SleekRec is MIT licensed, which means free to use, modify, and redistribute with no restrictions. There is no paid tier, no "pro" upgrade, no subscription, and no feature gating. The source code is public on GitHub.
No watermark, no time limit, no account required. Recordings are plain MP4 files saved to your local disk — nothing is uploaded to the cloud. This differs from tools like Loom, where the free tier adds branding and limits recording length unless you sign up for a paid plan. With SleekRec, what you record is exactly what you get, as long as you need.
| SleekRec | OBS Studio | Loom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, MIT | Free, GPL | Free tier + paid plans |
| Account required | No | No | Yes |
| Watermark | No | No | Branding (free tier) |
| Time limit | None | None | Yes (free tier) |
| Files stored | Local only | Local only | Cloud (Loom servers) |
| Complexity | Minimal — one click | High — scenes, sources, filters | Low — browser-based |
| Best for | Quick local captures | Streaming, multi-source | Async team sharing |