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When comparing Screencast-O-Matic vs CamStudio, the Slant community recommends CamStudio for most people. In the question“What are the best screen recorders for Windows?” CamStudio is ranked 11th while Screencast-O-Matic is ranked 15th.
Specs
PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, Chromebook
Video FormatsMP4, AVI, FLV, GIF
PlatformsWindows
Video FormatsAVI, SWF
TechnologyC, C++
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Pros
Pro Includes basic video editing tools (pro)
The webapp includes video editing tools that allow cutting out and trimming around a section, zooming in & out, changing playback speed and adding transitions among other things.
Pro Web-based
Pro Scripts tool
Pro Webcam support
Pro Adjustable cursor size and optional click vizualizion
Pro Annotate video
Pro Full screen and area capture
Pro Free open source software
Cons
Con Restrictive free version
Free version is limited to creating up to 15 minute long, watermarked standard definition videos.
Con Requires installing a Java plugin
Con Malware
As of 2021 only 1 in 79 scanners detect malware, but there have been serious issues with it in the past.