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Action!

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Spec score 8.9 #3 of 45 in Game Streaming Software

What it is

Action! records Windows gameplay, console video, and live broadcasts. It offers instant replay, multi-mode recording, GPU encoding, and webcam overlays. Windows gameplay recording is described as Full HD with low CPU use and no FPS loss; maximum listed video quality is 4K Ultra HD up to 3840x2160. Device recording supports Xbox and PlayStation, with capture cards from Elgato, Avermedia, and Hauppauge. Action! can stream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Smashcast, and Ustream, among other services, and supports Streamlabs plus up to six modular URL overlay graphics. Microphone and system sound can be recorded separately, mixed, or saved with another audio device. Webcam overlays can be cropped, resized, repositioned, and used with a green screen. Screenshots can be saved in BMP, JPG, or PNG formats. Home use costs $19.77, paid once and commercial use costs $32.95, paid once; both include a lifetime license and free updates. A 30-day trial is available without a credit card, but trial recordings have a watermark.

Spec sheet

Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Headquarters
Zielona Góra, PolandRead 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Founded
2008Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Mirillis company
Mirillis Ltd. develops playback, editing, video capturing, and transcoding solutions.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Advanced benchmarking
Benchmarking checks in-game framerate, compares titles, and saves results as an HTML bar graph.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Android remote control
A free Android app remotely controls the status of recordings.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Capture card support
Action! supports Elgato, Avermedia, and Hauppauge capture cards.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Capture resolution
8kRead 20 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Console capture
Device recording captures video from Xbox and PlayStation consoles, with support up to 4K.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Free trial
A 30-day trial is available without requiring a credit card.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Free updates
Action! provides free updates forever.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
GPU encoding
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Instant replay
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Lifetime license
Home and commercial versions are valid forever.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Overlay support
The software supports Streamlabs and up to six modular URL overlay graphics.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Recording modes
multi-modeRead 20 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Screenshot formats
Screenshots can be saved in BMP, JPG, and PNG formats.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Separate audio tracks
Microphone and system sound can be recorded separately, mixed, or saved with another audio device.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Streaming services
It can broadcast live to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Smashcast, Ustream, and more.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Support channels
Support resources include FAQs, a forum, tutorials, and customer support.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Supported platforms
WindowsRead 20 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Trial watermark
Videos recorded with the trial version include a watermark in the top-middle section.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Ultra HD capture
The software captures games in 4K Ultra HD up to 3840x2160 resolution without a time limitation.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Watermark-free video
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Webcam features
Users can add, crop, resize, reposition, and use green-screen webcam overlays.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Webcam overlay
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Windows game recorder
Action! records smooth gameplay on Windows in Full HD quality with low CPU use and no FPS loss.Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com

Plans and prices

Home use $19.77, paid once Lifetime license · Free updates · Non-commercial use Lifetime license Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Commercial use $32.95, paid once Lifetime license · Free updates · Commercial use Lifetime commercial license for earning money from recorded videos Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com
Trial Version Free 30-day trial; recordings include a watermark; no credit card required Read 28 Sep 2026 · mirillis.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Captures video up to 4K Ultra HD.
  • Supports Xbox and PlayStation capture.
  • Records microphone and system audio separately.
  • Lifetime licenses include free updates.
  • Trial lasts 30 days and needs no credit card.

Limits

  • Available only for Windows.
  • No free plan is listed.
  • Trial recordings include a watermark.
  • Home use is non-commercial.

Who it suits

Action! suits Windows users recording gameplay or console footage, as well as people who want to stream or add webcam and audio overlays. The commercial license is for use earning money from recorded videos.

Verdict

Action! combines gameplay and console capture with streaming, audio, and webcam options. Choose between its non-commercial and commercial lifetime licenses, and note that trial recordings are watermarked.

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