Specifiction
For vendors
AdvertiseTop spots, featured rows, home sponsor Get listedAdd a product we don't cover yet Claim a listingFree: verify the domain, then correct your page Vendor dashboardNumbers, orders and placements
List your tool
Vendor dashboard
Tech riderRev. 7 Oct 2026

Fraps

Ch 276.3of 31Game recording software
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2Costspaid from $37/mo
  3. 3Instant replayYes
  4. 4Capture resolution8k
  5. 5Recording modesmulti-mode
  6. 6Watermark-free videoYes
  7. 7Supported platformsWindows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: fraps.com
Visit site Alternatives
The Fraps homepage

Overview

Fraps is ranked #27 of 31 in game recording software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. Paid plans start at $37/mo.

Fraps plans and pricing

All plans
Registered version $37/mo Unlimited recording duration · Full-size recording · No watermark on movies · Free updates fraps.com · 20 Sept 2026
Fraps registered full version $37 once record as long as you like · full-size recording without watermarks · free updates fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on game recording software

Free plan
Nofraps.com
Paid from
$37one-timefraps.com
Instant replay
Yesfraps.com
Capture resolution
8kfraps.com
Recording modes
multi-modefraps.com
Watermark-free video
Yesfraps.com
Supported platforms
Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7fraps.com

Facts

Product
Fraps is a Windows application for games using DirectX or OpenGL.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026
Benchmarking
It displays frames per second, can benchmark between two points, and saves benchmark statistics to disk.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026
Screen capture
It takes automatically named and timestamped screenshots with a hotkey.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026
Video capture
It captures game audio and video at resolutions up to 7680x4800, with custom frame rates from 1 to 120 frames per second.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026
Screenshot formats
Screenshots can be saved as BMP, JPG, PNG, or TGA files.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026
Benchmark output
Detailed benchmark statistics can be saved as CSV files containing FPS, frame times, and minimum, maximum, and average frame rates.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026
Free version limit
The site offers a free download, while registration allows recording for as long as desired and full-size recording without watermarks.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026
Current listed release
The download page lists Fraps 3.5.99 for Windows XP, 2003, Vista, and Windows 7, and says administrator rights are required.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026
System requirement
Fraps 3.5 requires a CPU with SSE2 instructions, such as a Pentium 4 or above, and Windows XP or higher.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026
Recording impact
The FAQ says recording can noticeably affect game performance because video data must be saved to disk.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026
File size
The FAQ says captured video files can be large and recommends converting clips with a video editing program to reduce file size.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026
Support
The contact page directs technical questions to the News and Support pages first and provides a secure contact form.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026
Site licenses
The site lists multi-computer company licenses and asks companies to specify one contact for update notifications and support.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026
Payment
The purchase page says PayPal processes transactions and payment can be made from a PayPal account or by credit card.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026
Latest release date
The website identifies version 3.5.99, released February 26, 2013, as the latest release.fraps.com · 7 Oct 2026

Best Fraps alternatives

See all 20
All accessCh 01 OBS Studio Free planLinuxMac Free to start8.7 All accessCh 02 Medal Free planAndroidiOS from $7.99/mo8.6 All accessCh 03 Bandicam LinuxMac 8.5 All accessCh 04 Outplayed Free planWindows Free to start8.4 All accessCh 05 SteelSeries Moments Free planWindows Free to start8.3 All accessCh 06 NVIDIA ShadowPlay Free planWindows Free to start8.3

Where it ranks on Specifiction

Is Fraps yours?

Claim it for free: prove the domain, then correct facts, plans and screenshots. An editor reviews every change.

Claim it free Promote Fraps

Sources