Vice

Free#16 of 31 in Game Recording Software

Open-source instant-replay game clipping for Linux.

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At a glance

Editor score
Not yet scored
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Linux users wanting a complete recorder
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
None
Instant replay
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Instant replay and full-session recording with highlight markers
- Built-in trimming and multi-track video/audio editing
- NVENC/VAAPI acceleration and Discord clip sharing
Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage is limited to Linux
- Hardware acceleration depends on NVENC or VAAPI availability
- Sharing features are centered on Discord

Our verdict on Vice

Vice is a free, open-source game recording application for Linux users who want more than basic screen capture. It combines instant replay, full-session recording, highlight markers, clip organization, editing, and sharing in one desktop application. Global hotkeys save recent gameplay, while automatic game-based naming and playlists help organize clips. Support for X11, GNOME, KDE, Hyprland, and Sway gives it broad coverage across Linux desktop environments.

Its standout feature is the combination of replay and full-session workflows. Instant replay continuously keeps recent gameplay available for hotkey capture, while full-session recording can mark highlights during longer play sessions. The built-in trimming and multi-track video/audio editor keeps basic post-capture work inside the application. Rebindable hotkeys and configurable recording settings add control for users who want to tailor capture behavior. NVENC and VAAPI hardware-accelerated recording can also reduce the capture workload when compatible hardware is available.

Vice is particularly strong for Linux players who want a complete recorder without a paid tier. Clip organization, public clip links, Discord inline playback, and Discord Rich Presence make it suited to users who share gameplay in Discord. Its focus is narrower for people working across multiple operating systems or building a broader publishing workflow beyond Discord. Choose Vice if Linux support, instant replay, editing, and open-source software are priorities; consider another recorder if Windows or macOS coverage is required.

Vice pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on eklonofficial.github.io

Vice fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	None
Instant replay	Yes
Capture resolution	Not verified
Recording modes	Multi-mode
Watermark-free video	Not verified
GPU encoding	Yes
Webcam overlay	Not verified
Supported platforms	Linux
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: Discord
Pricing	Free plan
Website	eklonofficial.github.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Vice integrations

Vice lists 1 integrations on its own site.

Discord

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