# QuickRecorder for Mac

> A lightweight, high-performance screen recorder.

QuickRecorder records screens, windows, apps and iPhone mirrors with system audio, built on ScreenCaptureKit and free.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: lihaoyun6
- Category: Video & Capture
- Website: https://lihaoyun6.github.io/quickrecorder/
- Source code: https://github.com/lihaoyun6/QuickRecorder
- License: AGPL-3.0
- GitHub stars: 8.7k
- Last commit: 2025-06-11
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/quickrecorder/

## Questions

### Is QuickRecorder free?

Yes. QuickRecorder is free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. The source code is on GitHub at lihaoyun6/QuickRecorder.

### Where can I download QuickRecorder for Mac?

Download QuickRecorder from the developer's website (lihaoyun6.github.io) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### What are good alternatives to QuickRecorder?

Other video & capture apps for Mac worth a look are CleanShot X (one-time purchase), IINA (open source), Gifski (open source) and Magpie (free + pro).

## Alternatives in Video & Capture

- [CleanShot X](https://macworthy.com/apps/cleanshot-x/): The screenshot tool that does everything. (One-time purchase)
- [IINA](https://macworthy.com/apps/iina/): The modern media player for macOS. (Open source)
- [Gifski](https://macworthy.com/apps/gifski/): High-quality GIFs from any video. (Open source)
- [Magpie](https://macworthy.com/apps/magpie/): Screenshots and recordings with arrows and steps. (Free + Pro)
- [Shottr](https://macworthy.com/apps/shottr/): A tiny, very fast screenshot tool. (Free + Pro)
- [Infuse](https://macworthy.com/apps/infuse/): A beautiful home for your video library. (Free + Pro)
- [Downie](https://macworthy.com/apps/downie/): Download video from almost anywhere. (One-time purchase)
- [Permute 3](https://macworthy.com/apps/permute-3/): Convert video, audio and images by drag and drop. (One-time purchase)

Tags: screen recording, open source