Distance education methods are very relevant now. One of the important components of online learning is video tutorial in screencast form. The main advantages of video as an educational medium are visuality and flexibility. The article describes screen recording software. These programs can record computer screen, system audio, voice narration of the teacher and a webcam. There are many screen recording tools that teachers can use nowadays. The article describes free programs (or free versions) with similar basic features, but different extra tools that can be useful for teachers: iSpring Free Cam, Bandicam, OBS, ActivePresenter.