# SimpleScreenRecorder privacy rating

Open-source screen recorder for Linux, built on FFmpeg, that records the screen, a window or a region with audio to video files and can also live stream.

## Summary

SimpleScreenRecorder scores 85 out of 100 (grade B) on the screenshots and screen recording criteria. It meets 5 of 6 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales, saved locally by default and no account needed. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://www.maartenbaert.be/simplescreenrecorder/
- Source code: https://github.com/MaartenBaert/ssr
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Linux
- Home page trackers: YouTube embed (not scored)
- Category: [Screenshots and screen recording](https://privacyratings.com/screen-recording/)
- Grade: B (85/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/MaartenBaert/ssr/blob/master/COPYING |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/MaartenBaert/ssr |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free open-source app with no ads. | https://www.maartenbaert.be/simplescreenrecorder/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |
| Saved locally by default | Yes | Recordings are saved to local files. Live streaming only happens when set up by the user. | https://www.maartenbaert.be/simplescreenrecorder/ |
| No account needed | Yes | No account is needed. | https://www.maartenbaert.be/simplescreenrecorder/ |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/screen-recording/simplescreenrecorder/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/screen-recording/simplescreenrecorder.md