Screen Recording With Audio on Linux
A good recorder captures microphone and desktop audio in sync. Use OBS for advanced routing, Kooha for minimal capture, or Screenix to record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share the finished video.
Why Screenix is the better value
One Linux app. $39/year or $59 once.
Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share without stacking separate tools or giving up local ownership.
Native Linux
Direct X11 and portal-based capture on supported Wayland desktops
One complete workflow
Record, polish, edit, transcribe, and share
Your files, your choice
Keep recordings local, use hosted sharing, or bring your own storage
Simple pricing
$39/yr with hosted sharing or $59 lifetime with your own storage
4 Linux Screen Recorders With Audio
Compared for microphone, desktop sound, Wayland, and X11
Screenix
Best for captures that need annotation or a finished video
Pros
- Records microphone and system audio together
- Device selection from the recording toolbar
- Built-in editor keeps audio with the recording
- Click-generated editable zooms, cursor effects, and MP4 export
Cons
- Paid after the trial: $39/yr or $59 lifetime
- No livestreaming mode
OBS Studio
Best for advanced audio mixing and streaming
Pros
- Separate input and output capture sources
- Per-source meters, filters, and levels
- Multiple audio tracks and streaming
Cons
- More configuration
- No tutorial-focused editing or automatic zooms
Kooha
Simplest free recorder for mic plus desktop audio
Pros
- Officially supports microphone, desktop audio, or both
- WebM, MP4, GIF, and Matroska
- Minimal interface
Cons
- Requires PipeWire, GStreamer PipeWire, and a working portal
- Window recording is documented as experimental
SimpleScreenRecorder
Detailed audio choices for X11
Pros
- Synchronizes audio and video
- PulseAudio, ALSA, and JACK workflows
- Codec and frame-rate control
Cons
- Not a native Wayland recorder
- Combining mic and desktop audio can require manual routing