# Screenity: Free Open Source Alternative to Bandicam, Camtasia, CleanShot

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/screenity
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Screenity (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Bandicam, Camtasia, CleanShot, Kite. Capture, annotate, and edit screen recordings with no limits or sign-up required. Completely private and open source.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Screenity
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://screenity.io
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/alyssaxuu/screenity
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 19k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/alyssaxuu/screenity or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (9)
Replacing these paid tools with Screenity saves up to $180/mo ($2,160/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bandicam](https://caniforkit.com/bandicam) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare Bandicam vs Screenity](https://caniforkit.com/vs/bandicam-vs-screenity) |
| [Camtasia](https://caniforkit.com/camtasia) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare Camtasia vs Screenity](https://caniforkit.com/vs/camtasia-vs-screenity) |
| [CleanShot](https://caniforkit.com/cleanshot) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare CleanShot vs Screenity](https://caniforkit.com/vs/cleanshot-vs-screenity) |
| [Kite](https://caniforkit.com/kite) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare Kite vs Screenity](https://caniforkit.com/vs/kite-vs-screenity) |
| [Loom](https://caniforkit.com/loom) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare Loom vs Screenity](https://caniforkit.com/vs/loom-vs-screenity) |
| [Screen Studio](https://caniforkit.com/screen-studio) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare Screen Studio vs Screenity](https://caniforkit.com/vs/screen-studio-vs-screenity) |
| [ScreenFlow](https://caniforkit.com/screenflow) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare ScreenFlow vs Screenity](https://caniforkit.com/vs/screenflow-vs-screenity) |
| [Shotbase](https://caniforkit.com/shotbase) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare Shotbase vs Screenity](https://caniforkit.com/vs/shotbase-vs-screenity) |
| [Tella](https://caniforkit.com/tella) | [audio & video](https://caniforkit.com/category/audio-video) | $20/mo | [Compare Tella vs Screenity](https://caniforkit.com/vs/tella-vs-screenity) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Screenity free and open source?
Screenity is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Capture, annotate, and edit screen recordings with no limits or sign-up required. Completely private and open source.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Screenity?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)