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Vice

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Free plan Linux
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Spec score 7.6 #22 of 31 in Game recording software

What it is

Vice is a free Linux game clipper for saving recent gameplay, recording full sessions, editing clips, and sharing them through public links. Instant replay captures recent action, while double-tapping F9 starts a full recording session. Its multi-mode recording uses GPU encoding through NVENC or VAAPI, and the maker says typical CPU use is below one percent. Shared clips can play inline in Discord without an upload step; clip links are also described for Steam, Telegram, and Slack. A built-in multi-track editor handles video and audio tracks, transitions, and text overlays. Vice can identify known games, name clips, sort them into matching playlists, and update Discord Rich Presence for recognized games. It requires no account, says it has no telemetry, and is licensed under GPL-3.0. The Free plan costs nothing and has no Vice file-size limit.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Vice is a Linux game clipper that saves recent gameplay and shares clips through public links.Read 7 Oct 2026 · eklonofficial.github.io
Platforms
The maker lists Arch, Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, Hyprland, Sway, KDE, GNOME, and X11; Bazzite and Fedora Atomic are not supported yet.Read 7 Oct 2026 · eklonofficial.github.io
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · eklonofficial.github.io
Integrations
The maker describes clip links for Discord, Steam, Telegram, and Slack, and lists Discord Rich Presence.Read 7 Oct 2026 · eklonofficial.github.io
Capture and performance
Vice uses gpu-screen-recorder with NVENC or VAAPI and says typical CPU use is below one percent.Read 7 Oct 2026 · eklonofficial.github.io
Clip organization
Vice can identify known games, name clips for them, and file clips into matching playlists.Read 7 Oct 2026 · eklonofficial.github.io
Discord integration
Vice updates Discord Rich Presence with the game being clipped for known games.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Editing
The built-in multi-track editor supports video and audio tracks, transitions, and text overlays.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Full sessions
Double-tapping F9 starts a full recording session.Read 7 Oct 2026 · eklonofficial.github.io
GPU encoding
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · eklonofficial.github.io
Instant replay
Vice keeps the last 20 seconds ready to save when you press F9.Read 7 Oct 2026 · eklonofficial.github.io
Privacy and license
Vice says it requires no account and has no telemetry, and is licensed under GPL-3.0.Read 7 Oct 2026 · eklonofficial.github.io
Recording modes
multi-modeRead 20 Sep 2026 · eklonofficial.github.io
Sharing
Clips get public links that can play inline in Discord without an upload step.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
LinuxRead 20 Sep 2026 · eklonofficial.github.io

Plans and prices

Free Free No account or subscription · no Vice file-size limit Read 7 Oct 2026 · eklonofficial.github.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan costs nothing
  • Instant replay and full-session recording
  • Multi-track editor with overlays and transitions
  • Public links play inline in Discord
  • No account and no telemetry

Limits

  • Linux is the only listed platform
  • Free trial is not offered
  • Game recognition applies to known games

Who it suits

Vice suits Linux players who want replay capture, full-session recording, editing, and direct clip sharing. It is also aimed at users who prefer no account or subscription.

Verdict

Vice focuses on Linux gameplay capture with replay, recording, editing, and public sharing in one tool. Its no-account model and stated lack of telemetry may suit players seeking a lightweight clip workflow.

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