# Bandicam Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Bandicam the right Screen Recording solution for you? Explore 126 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/188396/Bandicam-Screen-Recorder/reviews/ --- Bandicam 4.4 (126) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/188396/Bandicam-Screen-Recorder/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated July 20th, 2026 # Reviews of Bandicam Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.1 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews AV Alexandre V TraderCapital Markets, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It’s especially useful for gameplay recording, tutorials, and presentations.“ January 27, 2026 DL Dominik L TesterAnimation, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Bought a Lifetime License and now they just release a "new" Bandicam Version where the lifetime license is not valid and i have to pay extra to upgrade it“ December 8, 2024 AX Azər X YouTubeEducation Management, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “What I liked most about Bandicam is how smoothly it records high-quality videos without slowing down the system.“ January 6, 2026 TB Tyler B Engineer AssociateCivil Engineering, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “For some reason, my mouse cursor was not visible on the screen during my recordings through Bandicam Screen Recorder.“ November 15, 2023 AV Alexandre V TraderCapital Markets, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “What I liked most about Bandicam was how easy it is to use while still offering high-quality screen recording.“ January 27, 2026 VV Vladyslav V Web 2.0 StudioEntertainment, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “There are problems when recording computer games at high frame rates.“ July 27, 2022 AV Alexandre V TraderCapital Markets, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I would recommend it to anyone looking for a stable and user-friendly screen recording solution.“ January 27, 2026 CO Christopher O StudentMechanical or Industrial Engineering, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “If anything at all it's the fact that some of the recorded videos seems to play slow and skips in some occasions“ November 8, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 126 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Pablo G. Dir SIED Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "quick and easy" April 6, 2022 4.0 I needed a screen and video capturer that would take direct sound, hide the mouse, be extremely lightweight so as not to consume resources, and have various audio and video formats. I installed Bandicam and it fulfilled those expectations Pros The most notable thing is that it is easy to install compared to other programs that install additional drivers, for example, it is fast precisely because it is light, and consumes few resources, which allows, for example, to capture games or combinations of open programs on the screen. Cons I find two cons, the first has to do with the price, which is a bit expensive for a user or small business, the second has to do with the fact that it could be more complete, for example, including a small video editor Switched from [Loom](https://www.capterra.com/p/191187/Loom/) Loom was ad-supported and annoying to open requiring you to go into Chrome Review Source Tinotenda K. Student Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Bandicam, a very reliable screen recorder " November 7, 2021 5.0 Bandicam is a great sotware to record and post videos of the quality you like. It is a very useful product. Pros Bandicam opens up fast and I also like how it saves the files I record to the the location that I set it to. I also like how I can record my video quality in many formats 360p, 480p, 720p and 1080p according to the space I have or the type of quality of the video that I want. Cons I do not like how Bandicam puts a watermark on every video that I have recorded because I haven't payed for the product. Switched from [Screen Recorder Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/203012/Screen-Recorder-Pro/) Bandicam is a much simpler application in terms of the interface. Review Source DL Dominik L. Tester Animation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Bandicam biggest scam" December 8, 2024 1.0 Cons Biggest Scam ever ... Bought a Lifetime License and now they just release a "new" Bandicam Version where the lifetime license is not valid and i have to pay extra to upgrade it Review Source IW Itzhak W. Lecturer E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Next ganeration of Bandicam and bandicut" May 1, 2026 4.0 My experience with Bandicam and Bandicut is very good. It private and you can work with yourself without being dependent about others. I am working a lot with Zoom aplication but it is heavy and need a lot of preparations. I think you develop more feature privetly like in Zoom. As a teacher I am using it a lot. I am sure that you can be more developed. Be careful not to be too complicared. Simplicity is a benefit Pros It is a simple application for taking photos and wideo. It convienet for making short films. As I am a lecturer I used it for explaining short lessons. Cons I have to learn more about film by your Cutter Bandicam. I am using Badicam for preparing lesson that I give by Zoom so I have a lot of editing work with banicut Review Source Response from Bandicam Company May 7, 2026 Hello! Thank you so much for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear that Bandicam and Bandicut are helping you prepare your lectures! We especially love your advice: "Simplicity is a benefit." We completely agree. We will keep this in mind as we work on future updates, focusing on making the process even easier and more intuitive for teachers like yourself who use Zoom. Our goal is to make sure you can focus on teaching, not on complicated software. Thank you for your valuable feedback! Best regards, The Bandicam Team VR Verified Reviewer Graphics Designer Graphic Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Bandicam Screen Recorder" February 15, 2023 5.0 As a graphic designer Bandicam Screen Recorder helps me with recording my screen while I'm designing, so I can do tutorials for content. Pros \- I like Bandicam Screen Recorder because it runs fine on low end PC'S.- Very easy to use with perfectly designed interface. Cons The product is outstanding in everywhere so no Cons yet. Just perfect. Switched from [OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/) I just wanted to try and also explore something new. Review Source Gabriella N. Process Design Engineer and CEO Mining & Metals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable screen recorder" January 31, 2021 2.0 My experience with Bandicam has been good and I recommend it to anyone who does not mind the added text. Pros I liked Bandicam, it was my go-to application for screen recording. It opens quite fast with a splash screen. I like how I can set my screen recording area, and it's not difficult to do so. It also easily saves the screen recording to the location you set. Cons I liked Bandicam quite a bit, I probably still do, but it places writing on the top center of the screen. I found a free program that does do this, which pulled me away from Bandicam. The writing being on the top center has at times interfered with my recordings since it's placed on top and after recording. Having the text visible during recording or perhaps when choosing the recording area could help. This way I could position my recoding area such that it does not block it out. Switched from [OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/) I was looking for a light-weight program, for basic screen recording. OBS Studio is on the heavier side where it's geared towards more complex applications. Review Source Rabika B. Sr. Content and Copy Creator Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "It can capture any moment on our PC/laptop screen" August 5, 2022 4.0 I had a wonderful experience with Bandicam. It captured my gaming moments flawlessly and helped me make youtube videos out of it. I could record in-game sound as well. It worked great for me. Pros Overall experience is pleasant. It helped me record my screen with somewhat good resolution videos. i will recommend this software to others. Cons Configuring the camera was a bit tough while recording. Wanted to change my window once while recording, but had to redo the recording from the very beginning. Switched from [OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/)[Loom](https://www.capterra.com/p/191187/Loom/) Wanted to try a better quality video cam recorder. Review Source AX Azər X. YouTube Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Powerful Tool That Helped Me Grow My YouTube Channel" January 6, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Bandicam has been extremely positive. Thanks to Bandicam, I have been able to create high-quality content consistently for years, and through these videos on YouTube I have gained thousands of subscribers. The software has been reliable, easy to use, and powerful enough to support my growth as a content creator. Its stable performance, excellent video quality, and flexible recording options have helped me produce professional-looking content and build a strong channel with confidence. Pros What I liked most about Bandicam is how smoothly it records high-quality videos without slowing down the system. The interface is simple and user-friendly, making it easy to start recording right away, while still offering advanced settings for more control. Its stability, reliability, and efficient file compression make it a very enjoyable and professional recording experience. Cons The main thing I liked least about Bandicam is the lack of built-in support for displaying two face cameras at the same time. It would be great if there were an option to easily add and manage two different face cam views within the software. I hope this feature will be added in the future, as it would make Bandicam even more powerful and convenient for interviews, podcasts, and collaborative content creation. Review Source AV Alexandre V. Trader Capital Markets Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Reliable and Easy-to-Use Screen Recording Tool" January 27, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Bandicam was very positive. It is a reliable and efficient screen recording program that meets both basic and advanced recording needs. It’s especially useful for gameplay recording, tutorials, and presentations. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a stable and user-friendly screen recording solution. Pros What I liked most about Bandicam was how easy it is to use while still offering high-quality screen recording. The software runs smoothly, allows customizable recording settings, and produces clear videos without heavily impacting system performance. I also appreciated the ability to record specific areas of the screen and gameplay with high frame rates. Cons What I liked least was the limitation of the free version, especially the watermark and recording time restrictions. While understandable, it can be a bit frustrating for users who want to fully test the software before purchasing the paid version. Review Source TD Tristen D. Technician Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Recording App for Windows" March 4, 2026 5.0 It’s been seamless. Definitely the best screen recording app I’ve ever used. I would recommend to people even if they just want to take screenshots. Pros My favorite is the customizable options for how good the video quality is. I’ve never had any bugs or issues using the program and for the cost it’s been way worth it. Cons If anything just having to switch my license from my old to my new laptop. But it wasn’t even that hard. It is lame you cannot get a lifetime license for the Mac though… Review Source BW Bailey W. Student Animation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good enough screen recorder for most" July 24, 2025 4.0 Pros Basic interface, but with a lot of options that people might need (specific window, fullscreen, camera recording, etc). A good variety of export options. Cons Large intrusive watermark and 10 minute limit on free version. Pricing is quite high, when free and more advanced alternatives exist. Review Source VV Vladyslav V. Web 2.0 Studio Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable and easy-to-use professional grade screen recording software" July 27, 2022 5.0 Based on my experience, I can say that this application will completely satisfy both beginners and advanced users. Bandicam has an understandable and user-friendly interface, as well as all the necessary and sufficient functionality to take screenshots of any area of the computer screen and record video with sound with a maximum of 4K Ultra HD parameters with a resolution of up to 3840x2160 pixels in the AVI and MP4 formats. Pros Ideal for streaming, screencasting, and recording video conferencing. If any problems arise, they can be solved using the documentation that contains video tutorials and a FAQ section. I also like the fact that software has a low consumption of computer resources, such as RAM volume and CPU level load. Saving screenshots in the main formats: BMP, PNG, JPG, and JPG-High quality. Cons There are problems when recording computer games at high frame rates. Bandicam is only available for users of the Windows operating system. Review Source RP Redley P. Network Engineer/Student Computer Networking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Bandicam Overall" December 1, 2022 5.0 I am able to document my configurations in real-time as evidence for my accessors and also create gaming content with ease. Overall I think other people would be satisfied as well. Pros Overall I like that it is has the ability to record many different types. The price is fairly decent for a third-world country like mine and also the easy of use one you get used to it. Also it does not take up most of my CPU and that's a major for me :) Cons No complaints. However sometimes the record button lags but that's when I play video games. I think it records but it barely starts. I always have to double check even after tapping the "rec" button. Review Source GB Gift B. Singer Songwriter Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Screen Recording Tool For Beginners" April 11, 2022 5.0 Its really one of the most genius and classic software that I will still use even if there's a lot of competing brands like it just because its really easy to learn and its embedded in my brain to use it as an option if all other softwares fail to do their job. Pros When I was just starting capturing all my digital content, I know Bandicam is an icon with this skill and feature. So I have known years ago to use this classic for all my digital journeys. Ease of use for beginners and experts alike. I also like the overhead buttons and other features they added so you can do something while you record. Cons Probably the least thing I like is that the free version only records about 10 minutes and then you have to buy the product to have it record longer. Review Source MG Mac G. Artist Music Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best video screen recording software in the world" February 9, 2023 5.0 Pros What I particularly like about Bandicam is power, it is able to record any type of action on PC with a very high number of frames per second without any bugs. the output video is of high quality and little bit improved the quality through different parameters. on top of that, the internal sound capture is spot on. I use it every day to record my work sessions but also my heaviest games, and everything is spot on. I recommend with eyes closed. Cons Nothing at all, for me Bandicam is perfect in every way regarding screen video recording Review Source PG Paul G. ESL Teacher E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Lightweight and Easy-to-USe Screen Recorder" November 21, 2022 4.0 Pros I found Bandicam to be a very useful tool for recording video tutorials on the fly. It's easy to chose between recording in full-screen or recording a specific region. I also love the basic drawing tools that can be used while recording. It makes life a lot easier when having to explain concepts. Cons Certain needed features can be a little difficult to find. This is especially true when it comes to selecting the quality of the audio to be recorded. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Computer Science Student Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Simple Recording App for Everyone!" July 20, 2021 4.0 Overall, it's a really simple app to use for everyone with simple usage, you can learn it for just a day. But if, let's say, you want to change preset while recording and want to do advanced customization and filtering, then this is maybe not for you. Pros UI is pretty straightforward, modern, and simple. It's optimal for recording games, not consuming too much resources. It has draw while recording feature, which is really useful for presenting. Cons The free version of the program is so limiting, you can only record 10 minutes video, and has a watermark (which is distracting). Also, there is no such thing as changing to custom configuration while recording (changing to the camera only, camera with screen, changing window, etc), so you need to record a new video to do that. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best Screen recorder" August 10, 2021 5.0 Pros It the best screen recorder Application on all platforms You record the screen , capture your voice take snaps of your screen recording easily Cons It is a little big expensive and the trial version offers only 10 mins recording Review Source AJ Amjad J. Technical Support Construction Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Simple Screen Recorder Software" April 18, 2023 4.0 I needed a basic screen recorder and it was the best and fast solution, the free version covered my needs in that experiment. Pros Bandicam Screen Recorder is one of the best and simple recorders, no need to train or search for options, it is very friendly. Cons Bandicam Screen Recorder is good for simple use but I think it's not efficient for professional use. sometimes there is a noise in the sound or distortion the software didn't clean it. Review Source IS Ibrahim S. Designer Graphic Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good and reliable screen recorder" June 16, 2022 5.0 Pros I like bandicam for its simplistic UI, it makes it run fluently. I can record any type of video in any quality i want. Cons I did not experience any difficulties on bandicam. Review Source TL Tabona L. Animator Motion Pictures and Film Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Bandicam - number 1 screen recording software" December 5, 2022 5.0 Pros \-Bandicam is easy to understand, and easy to use.-The free version allows you to use all features, but the recorded videos will have a watermark-Bandicam does not use up a lot of system resources, so PC does not slow down during screen recording-Scheduled recording is possible Cons The free version is limited to 10 minutes per recording, and has a watermark. Review Source DD Dimuth D. Web Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Bandicam is the best screen recorder." August 19, 2022 5.0 In overall bandicam is a better screen recorder i had compared to others Pros I really like the feature that lets us add our front cam from side with the screen record. And keyboard shortcuts are very useful too. Cons You have to buy this to record constantly more than 10mins. Review Source TB Tyler B. Engineer Associate Civil Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Bandicam Screen Recorder Review" November 15, 2023 4.0 Pros Recording videos / demonstrations / processes through Bandicam Screen Recorder was relatively simple. Also for the most part, Bandicam Screen Recorder is user friendly. And lastly, Bandicam Screen Recorder is free to use, which is a huge plus in my opinion. Cons For some reason, my mouse cursor was not visible on the screen during my recordings through Bandicam Screen Recorder. Having the mouse cursor visible during my recording would be greatly beneficial for my other coworkers viewing my video / demonstration / process recording. Review Source Sayanta B. Research Engineer Research Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "An amazing screen recording software" July 23, 2021 5.0 The overall experience with Bandicam Screen Recorder is very nice. Pros Bandicam is an amazing software when it comes to the recording of any type of events regarding your screen. The amazing thing about this software is that it doesn't contain any watermark while compiling the video. Cons The software contains some lag which sometimes freeze the device. Hopefully, the Devs will get a hold of this situation in the next release. Review Source German Liber L. Artist/Freelancer/Graphic Designer Graphic Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "One of the best and classic screen recorders out there! " August 31, 2021 4.0 Overall experience with it is great. It's perfect for quick videos that you need to record and send immediately. Many features are locked until you pay. Pros We all used Bandicam at some moment of our life. It's a classic software and one of the best screen recorder's. It is easy to use, I like the drawing in the screen feature too, and the fact that it's free! (With watermarks on it). It can record up to 24 hours in the paid version, and the export formats/size are pretty great. I use it to record video tutorials for my clients, when they don't know how to do something. Cons You need Bandicut or other video editor to edit the recorded video. It has watermarks on the free tier version. Limited to 10 minutes recording in the free version. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Screen Recording](https://www.capterra.com/screen-recording-software/)