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Action!

Action! is Windows software for recording gameplay, capturing console video, and broadcasting live.

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#8 of 31
Score
7.4
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What Action! is

Action! is Windows software for recording gameplay, capturing console video, and broadcasting live. It supports Full HD gameplay recording and capture up to 4K Ultra HD at 3840x2160; its listed capture-resolution capability also includes 8K. Recording options include instant replay, multiple modes, GPU encoding, and webcam overlays. It can capture Xbox and PlayStation video and supports Elgato, Avermedia, and Hauppauge capture cards. Live broadcasts can go to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Smashcast, Ustream, and other services. Microphone and system audio can be recorded separately or mixed, and screenshots can be saved in BMP, JPG, or PNG formats. Home use costs $19.77, paid once; commercial use costs $32.95, paid once. Both include a lifetime license and free updates. The 30-day trial requires no credit card, but trial recordings include a watermark.

Good

  • Supports instant replay and GPU encoding
  • Captures Xbox and PlayStation video
  • Records microphone and system audio
  • Lifetime licenses include free updates

Watch out

  • Windows platform only
  • Trial recordings include a watermark
  • Home license is non-commercial

Who it suits

Action! suits Windows users who want to record gameplay or console video, stream, and add webcam overlays. The home license is for non-commercial use; the commercial license covers earning money from recorded videos.

Verdict

Action! combines game recording, console capture, and live broadcasting, with separate home and commercial licenses. Note that the trial adds a watermark and home use is non-commercial.

Plans and prices

From Action!'s own pricing page, checked 28 Sep 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Home use$19.77, paid onceLifetime license · Lifetime license · Free updates · Non-commercial use
Commercial use$32.95, paid onceLifetime commercial license for earning money from recorded videos · Lifetime license · Free updates · Commercial use
Trial VersionFree30-day trial; recordings include a watermark; no credit card required

The facts

Each one read from Action!'s own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Advanced benchmarking
Benchmarking checks in-game framerate, compares titles, and saves results as an HTML bar graph.checked 28 Sep 2026
Capture card support
Action! supports Elgato, Avermedia, and Hauppauge capture cards.checked 28 Sep 2026
Capture resolution
8kchecked 20 Sep 2026
Console capture
Device recording captures video from Xbox and PlayStation consoles, with support up to 4K.checked 28 Sep 2026
GPU encoding
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Instant replay
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Lifetime license
Home and commercial versions are valid forever.checked 28 Sep 2026
Overlay support
The software supports Streamlabs and up to six modular URL overlay graphics.checked 28 Sep 2026
Recording modes
multi-modechecked 20 Sep 2026
Screenshot formats
Screenshots can be saved in BMP, JPG, and PNG formats.checked 28 Sep 2026
Separate audio tracks
Microphone and system sound can be recorded separately, mixed, or saved with another audio device.checked 28 Sep 2026
Streaming services
It can broadcast live to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Smashcast, Ustream, and more.checked 28 Sep 2026
Support channels
Support resources include FAQs, a forum, tutorials, and customer support.checked 28 Sep 2026
Ultra HD capture
The software captures games in 4K Ultra HD up to 3840x2160 resolution without a time limitation.checked 28 Sep 2026

Where it runs

Android remote control
A free Android app remotely controls the status of recordings.checked 28 Sep 2026
Supported platforms
Windowschecked 20 Sep 2026

The company

Founded
2008checked 28 Sep 2026
Headquarters
Zielona Góra, Polandchecked 28 Sep 2026
Mirillis company
Mirillis Ltd. develops playback, editing, video capturing, and transcoding solutions.checked 28 Sep 2026

Money

Free plan
Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
Free trial
A 30-day trial is available without requiring a credit card.checked 28 Sep 2026
Free updates
Action! provides free updates forever.checked 28 Sep 2026
Trial watermark
Videos recorded with the trial version include a watermark in the top-middle section.checked 28 Sep 2026
Watermark-free video
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026

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