Bandicam
Screen and video capture software
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$33.26 per year
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What is Bandicam
Bandicam is a Windows screen recording and game capture application used to record desktop activity, gameplay, and external video sources. It targets individuals and small teams that need to capture tutorials, software demos, presentations, or high-frame-rate game footage. The product focuses on lightweight recording with options such as region capture, device capture, and scheduled recording, with configurable codecs and formats.
High-performance screen recording
Bandicam is designed to record screen activity with relatively low system overhead compared with heavier editor-first tools. It supports high frame rate recording, which is useful for gameplay capture and motion-heavy content. Users can tune resolution, FPS, and compression settings to balance quality and file size.
Multiple capture modes
The software supports screen/region capture, full-screen capture, and device capture for sources such as webcams or capture cards (depending on setup). This makes it suitable for recording software walkthroughs as well as external HDMI input workflows. It also includes audio recording options for system sound and microphone input.
Simple, focused workflow
Bandicam emphasizes recording rather than end-to-end production, which can reduce setup time for straightforward capture tasks. The interface centers on selecting a capture mode, configuring audio/video settings, and starting recording. For users who already have a separate editing pipeline, this separation can be efficient.
Windows-only availability
Bandicam is primarily a Windows desktop application, which limits adoption in macOS- or Linux-standardized environments. Teams that need cross-platform capture workflows may require alternative tools or additional software. This can complicate standardization for distributed organizations.
Limited built-in editing
Bandicam focuses on capture and provides fewer integrated editing, annotation, and post-production capabilities than products that combine recording with robust editing. Users often need a separate video editor for trimming, callouts, captions, and polishing. That adds steps and potentially additional licensing costs.
Not collaboration-centric
Bandicam is a local recorder and does not primarily provide team features such as shared workspaces, review workflows, commenting, or browser-based publishing. Organizations that need asynchronous review and approval typically rely on external storage and communication tools. This can reduce traceability and governance for video assets.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal — Annual (1-PC / 1-Year) | $33.26 per year ($2.78 per month) | Unlimited recording for 1 year; free updates & tech support; no watermark or time limit. |
| Personal — Perpetual (1-PC / Perpetual) | $44.96 one-time | Perpetual access to Bandicam 2025; unlimited recording; free updates & tech support. |
| Personal — Bandicam + Bandicut (1-Year package) | $49.97 (sale price shown) | Discounted recorder + editor package for 1 year; unlimited recording/editing. |
| Personal — Bandicam + Bandicut (Perpetual package) | $59.78 (sale price shown) | Perpetual recorder + editor package (Bandicam/Bandicut 2025); unlimited recording/editing. |
| Business — Annual (1-PC / 1-Year) | $49.46 per year | Commercial/business license (invoice available); unlimited recording; free updates & tech support. |
| Business — Annual (2-PC / 1-Year) | $95.92 per year | Commercial/business license for 2 PCs; same entitlements as 1-PC business license. |
| Business — Licenses (1–5 years or Perpetual; volumes up to 100 PCs) | Contact sales / varies | Business licenses available for 1–5 years or Perpetual and in quantities up to 100 PCs; pricing for multi-seat/perpetual business licenses not listed on the purchase page. |
| Bandicam for Mac — Annual (via Mac App Store) | $29.99 per year | Unlocks Bandicam Pro on Mac (no time limit, trimming, no pop-up ads). |
| Bandicam for Mac — Monthly (via Mac App Store) | $9.99 per month | Monthly subscription to Bandicam Pro on Mac; includes a 3-day free trial (in-app). |
| Bandicam Video Library (SDK/title) | $5,900 per title | SDK / video playback library – enterprise product; purchase via contacting Bandicam (bank transfer/credit card). |
Notes: All pricing entries and sale prices were taken from Bandicam's official purchase and product pages. Bundle and sale pricing may vary by promotion; some business/perpetual prices require contacting Bandicam for a quote.
