Action! vs FBX
Action!
mirillis.com
FBX
fbx.ggSide by side
| Figure | Action! | FBX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $16.63/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Game recording software | 8.7 (#4) | 8.3 (#10) |
| Webcam overlay | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| GPU encoding | Yes | Yes |
| Instant replay | Yes | Yes |
| Recording modes | multi-mode | multi-mode |
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows 7, 8, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit) |
| Watermark-free video | Yes | No |
Plans
FBX
- FreeFree
- Pro Annual Subscription$199.50 a year
- Pro Lifetime License$49 a month
- Pro Lifetime License$4,925, paid once
In their own words
Action!
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.