Bandicam Company

What Bandicam Company does

Bandicam Company is a privately held multimedia software developer founded in June 2008 in Seoul, South Korea, by former developers of GOM player. The company builds screen recording, video capture, and video editing software for Windows and macOS, led by its flagship product Bandicam Screen Recorder and complemented by Bandicut Video Cutter. Its underlying technology is built on proprietary SDKs (the Bandicam Capture Library and Bandi Video Library) that enable DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan game capture and hardware-accelerated H.264 encoding via NVIDIA NVENC/CUDA, Intel Quick Sync Video, and AMD VCE/VCN. These SDKs are licensed directly to game and application developers and are installed on over 600 million computers worldwide, integrated into titles published by EA, Ubisoft, Tencent, Nexon, NCsoft, Webzen, and others.

The company's consumer business operates on a product-led, freemium model. Bandicam and Bandicut are sold as separate products or as a discounted bundle, with personal and business license tiers and annual or perpetual billing. Pricing for the desktop tier ranges from approximately $25 to $686 per seat per year depending on product mix and volume, while Bandicam for Mac is distributed via the Mac App Store through a $9.99/month or $39.99/year subscription. A free browser-based online screen recorder and VideoTrimmer.com were added in early 2026 as complementary no-install acquisition channels. Business and institutional customers are served through a reseller program and quotation-based volume licensing, and the company maintains regional subsidiaries in Hong Kong (2017) and the United States (2019), plus an R&D Center established in 2020. Recent releases (2025-2026) extend the platform to macOS, add AI-driven video-to-text transcription via third-party CloudAI, and broaden the addressable user base beyond the original Windows gamer segment to educators, content creators, business professionals, and students.

Name

Bandicam Company

Legal name

Bandicam Company LLC

Website

https://bandicam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bandicam Company is a privately held South Korean software developer that builds Bandicam Screen Recorder, Bandicut Video Cutter, and proprietary video capture and playback SDKs licensed to game and application developers and used by over 10 million consumers and 600 million SDK-installed computers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Screen Recording Software

NAICS

Sound Recording Industries (5122)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Player SDKs & Playback Apps (Web/Mobile/CTV) (MPAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Screen recording software
• Game recording software
• Video editing software
• Video capture SDK
• Video cutter

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software License Sales (Bandicam): Bandicam sells personal and business licenses for its screen recording software with annual and perpetual options. Personal licenses are for individuals and non-commercial use without invoice; business licenses are required for companies, schools, and other institutions. Volume discounts are available for larger PC counts.
2. Software License Sales (Bandicut): Bandicut video cutter is sold alongside Bandicam as a separate product or in a discounted package. Pricing follows the same personal/business and annual/perpetual structure as Bandicam.
3. Bandicam + Bandicut Package: Bundled package offering both Bandicam and Bandicut at a discounted price compared to purchasing separately. Available in personal and business variants with annual and perpetual licensing options.
4. Bandicam SDK Licensing: The company licenses its Bandicam Screen Recorder SDK and Video Library SDK to game and application developers. Pricing is per title with 1-Site ($5,900) and Full-Site ($14,900) options for the Capture Library, and $5,900 per title for the Video Library.
5. Bandicam for Mac Subscription: Bandicam for Mac is distributed via Mac App Store with in-app purchase for Pro subscription. Offers annual plan ($39.99/year) and monthly plan ($9.99/month) with a 3-day free trial for the monthly option.
6. License Renewal Fees: Annual licenses require renewal to continue receiving updates and technical support. Renewal pricing is available for both Bandicam and Bandicut at discounted rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bandicam Company develops and sells screen recording, game capture, and video editing software for Windows and macOS. Its flagship Bandicam Screen Recorder captures PC screens, DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan gameplay, and external devices at up to 4K UHD and 480 FPS, complemented by Bandicut Video Cutter for trimming without re-encoding. The company also licenses proprietary SDKs (Bandicam Capture Library and Bandi Video Library) to game and application developers, with its SDK installed on over 600 million computers worldwide.

Product overview

Bandicam Company offers a comprehensive multimedia software portfolio centered on screen recording and video editing. The core offerings include Bandicam Screen Recorder for Windows and macOS, which capture PC screens, gameplay (using DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan), and webcam/device input. Bandicut Video Cutter provides complementary video trimming and editing capabilities. For developers, Bandicam provides SDK products: the Bandicam Screen Recorder SDK for adding video capture functionality to applications, and the Bandicam Video Library (Bandivid) for video playback. Recent expansion includes web-based tools such as VideoTrimmer.com for browser-based video trimming and a Free Online Screen Recorder. The company also offers AI-powered features including video-to-text transcription on Mac. Collectively serving over 10 million users worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bandicut: Fast and easy video cutting, trimming, splitting, and joining software that preserves original video quality. Also supports video rotation, flip, and speed controls.
• Bandicam SDK
• Bandicam Video Library
• Free Online Screen Recorder
• VideoTrimmer.com

Products and services

• Bandicam Screen Recorder (Windows) A lightweight screen recording software for Windows that captures anything on the PC screen as high-quality video. Supports screen recording mode, game recording mode (DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan), and webcam/device recording mode with up to 4K UHD and 480 FPS capture.
• Bandicam Screen Recorder (Mac) A lightweight screen recording software for macOS (requires macOS 13.3 Ventura or higher). Captures screen, webcam, and audio at up to 5K resolution and 60FPS, with built-in trimming, real-time annotation, AI video-to-text transcription, and one-click cloud sharing.
• Bandicut Video Cutter A fast video trimming, splitting, joining, and MP3 extraction software that uses high-speed mode technology to cut videos while preserving original quality without re-encoding. Supports AVI, MP4, MOV, MKV, FLV, DVD/VOB formats.
• Bandicam Screen Recorder SDK (Bandi Capture Library) A video capture library (DLL) that enables developers to add audio and video recording functionality to their games or applications. Supports D3D7/DX8/DX9/DX10/DX11/OpenGL/GDI capture with hardware-accelerated H.264 encoding (NVIDIA NVENC/CUDA, Intel Quick Sync Video, AMD VCE/VCN). Installed on over 600 million computers worldwide.
• Bandicam Video Library (Bandivid)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10 million users worldwide use Bandicam screen recording software
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EA (Electronic Arts)coreTechnology or IntegrationEA uses Bandicam Screen Recorder SDK for game capture functionality in their gaming applications. The SDK integration enables video recording capability within EA game titles.
• NCSOFTcoreTechnology or IntegrationNCSOFT licenses Bandicam SDK for use in major titles including Lineage, Lineage II, Blade & Soul, and Guild Wars series for video capture functionality.
• TencentcoreTechnology or IntegrationTencent licenses Bandicam SDK and Video Library for video capture and playback in games including QQXXZ, War of Zombie, XD game, and Dragonball Online.
• UbisoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationUbisoft uses Bandicam SDK for game recording functionality in titles including The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot.
• NexoncoreTechnology or IntegrationNexon licenses Bandicam SDK for video capture in multiple titles including Mabinogi, Vindictus, Crazyracing Kartrider, Combat Arms, and Dungeon & Fighter (via subsidiary Neople).
• Apple (Mac App Store)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBandicam for Mac is distributed through the Mac App Store as the exclusive distribution channel for macOS users.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TechSmith (Camtasia / Snagit): TechSmith is a direct competitor offering Camtasia (video recording/editing) and Snagit (screen capture) for both consumer and enterprise audiences, competing head-to-head with Bandicam for screen recording and video editing workflows.
• OBS Studio: OBS Studio is the leading free, open-source screen recorder and live streaming software. It is the primary free alternative to Bandicam, particularly for the gamer and streamer segments where Bandicam is strongest.
• Loom: Loom is a venture-backed asynchronous video messaging and screen recording platform targeting business professionals, directly overlapping with Bandicam's business professional and educator segments with cloud-native share workflows.
• ScreenPal (formerly Screencast-O-Matic): ScreenPal offers screen recording, video editing, and hosting as a subscription SaaS product for consumers, educators, and businesses, competing directly with Bandicam's freemium-to-paid screen recorder model.
• XSplit: XSplit builds game capture and live streaming software (Vcam, Broadcaster) targeting the gamer and creator segments that Bandicam also serves with its Game Recorder mode and SDK.
• Wondershare DemoCreator: Wondershare DemoCreator is an all-in-one screen recorder and video editor with AI features, directly comparable to Bandicam's combined recording-and-editing workflow.
• Icecream Apps (Icecream Screen Recorder): Icecream Screen Recorder is a freemium desktop screen recording tool competing directly with Bandicam's Windows consumer offering on price and ease of use.
• Mirillis (Action!): Mirillis Action! is a Windows game and screen recording tool focused on gameplay capture with hardware-accelerated encoding, directly comparable to Bandicam's Game Recorder mode.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft (Xbox Game Bar): Xbox Game Bar is a free, built-in Windows screen and game recording feature that competes with Bandicam's consumer offering as a no-cost alternative for casual Windows users.
• Apple (macOS Screen Recorder): Apple's built-in macOS screen recording and video editing tools compete with Bandicam for Mac in the consumer and prosumer segments, providing a free baseline alternative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bandicam
• YouTubeyoutube.com/bandicam
• Facebookfacebook.com/bandicam
• Instagraminstagram.com/bandicamcompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bandicam

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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