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Same kind of online tool · open source
Segra records gameplay through OBS and can automatically clip highlights across supported games; its page describes it as free and open source.
Alternatives
The Best Xbox Game Bar Alternatives in 2026
9 alternatives2 free · 3 open source
Looking for something like Xbox Game Bar? Here are 9 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 3 are open source.
About Xbox Game Barsupport.microsoft.com/en-gb/accessibility/wind…
VisitRecord gameplay and supported application windows on Windows through Game Bar capture controls, without installing a separate recorder.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionSegraSegra records gameplay through OBS and can automatically…Free or freemium optionAscentAscent automatically records gameplay highlights on Windows…Another optionGoogle Screen RecorderGoogle Screen Recorder uses JavaScript to capture browser…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Segra | — | Yes | Web, Windows |
| 2 | Google Screen Recorder | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | Ascent | Free | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 4 | Phone Controller | — | Yes | Android, iOS |
| 5 | ScreenPal | Freemium | Not stated | Web, Windows, macOS |
| 6 | SteelSeries Moments | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 7 | RecordScreen | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | ScreenREC | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | Web App | — | Yes | — |
All Xbox Game Bar alternatives
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Google Screen Recorder
toolbox.googleapps.com/apps/screen_recorderSame kind of online tool
Google Screen Recorder uses JavaScript to capture browser audio and screen content, and states that captures are not sent to Google.
3
Same kind of online tool
Ascent automatically records gameplay highlights on Windows for games including League of Legends, Valorant, and CS2.
4
Open source
OBS Blade uses the OBS WebSocket plugin to control streams and recordings from a separate app built with Flutter.
5
Same kind of online tool
Record screen and webcam videos with editing and hosting options. The free recorder has a 15-minute limit; paid plans expand editing and sharing.
6
SteelSeries Moments
steelseries.com/gg/momentsSteelSeries Moments records and shares gameplay clips, with AI auto-clipping support for Street Fighter 6.
7
RecordScreen
recordscreen.ioRecordScreen.io records a screen directly in the browser without requiring installation.
8
ScreenREC
screen-rec.vercel.appScreenREC offers browser-based screen recording with controls to select a video type, record, review, and download the result.
9
Open source
OBS-web controls OBS remotely from a browser, with scene switching and controls for starting or stopping a stream or recording.
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Alternatives to similar tools
SteelSeries Moments24 alternativesPhone Controller24 alternativesGoogle Screen Recorder24 alternativesScreenREC24 alternativesScreenPal16 alternativesSegra24 alternatives
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What is the best alternative to Xbox Game Bar?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Xbox Game Bar are Segra, Google Screen Recorder, and Ascent.
Is there a free alternative to Xbox Game Bar?
Yes. Ascent and ScreenPal are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Xbox Game Bar?
Yes: Segra, Phone Controller, and Web App.
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