The Best OBS Studio AlternativesTop Screen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like OBS Studio

OBS Studio is described as 'Comprehensive software providing screen recording and live streaming on Mac, Windows, and Linux with powerful encoding support and unlimited scenes' and is a leading Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to OBS Studio for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best OBS Studio alternative is SimpleScreenRecorder, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OBS Studio are XSplit Broadcaster, Bandicam, Streamlabs Desktop and VokoscreenNG.

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OBS Studio alternatives page was last updated Sep 26, 2024
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  1. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

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    SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux screen recorder that supports X11 and OpenGL. It is easy to use, feature-rich, and has a Qt-based graphical user interface. It can record the entire screen or part of it, or record OpenGL applications directly.

    135 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Record HD screen
    5.  Live Screen Recording
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Legacy Firefox Addon

    SimpleScreenRecorder VS OBS Studio

     
    Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Top Positive Comment
    David
    Mar 18, 2020
    5

    It doesn't live stream like OBS but it's straightforward, fast and easy to use for recording videos of the screen.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Aug 25, 2024
    1

    SimpleScreenRecorder is only used for offline screenrecording, not livestreaming.

    Most Recent Comment
    SevenTalents
    Positive •Oct 27, 2023
    0

    The OG of the streaming world and yet it still continues to lead the pack!

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    OBS Studio Icon
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    • Most users think SimpleScreenRecorder is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is the most popular Linux alternative to OBS Studio.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OBS Studio.

    • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
    • SimpleScreenRecorder is LightweightOBS Studio is not according to our users
  2. XSplit Broadcaster icon

    XSplit Broadcaster

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    Comprehensive streaming studio encompassing scenes setup, cross-platform compatibility, multi-output recording, advanced audio management, and import tools, suitable for gaming, events, and communication integration through screen captures.

    50 XSplit Broadcaster alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Windows
    XSplit Broadcaster screenshot 1

    XSplit Broadcaster Features

    1.  Virtual camera output
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Mix Music
    4.  Live Broadcasting
    5.  Built-in editor
    6.  Game Streaming

    XSplit Broadcaster VS OBS Studio

     
    Comments about XSplit Broadcaster as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive •Aug 4, 2015
    7

    Lots of live-streamers use both XSplit and OBS to achieve the same goal

    Guest
    Positive •May 17, 2020
    2

    Fantastic tool, but it's not available on linux and mac unlike obs which is available on all 3 major platforms

    Guest
    Positive •Aug 4, 2015
    -4

    But it don't works on a mac osx! :(

    OBS Studio Icon
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    • Most users think XSplit Broadcaster is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • XSplit Broadcaster is the most popular Windows alternative to OBS Studio.

    • XSplit Broadcaster is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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    Bandicam

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    Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder for Windows that can capture anything on your PC screen. Also, it makes it possible to record a certain area on a PC screen, or capture a game.

    149 Bandicam alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Record desktop activity
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  FPS counter
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  Full video recording
    8.  Live recording
    9.  Voice Recording
    10.  Game Benchmarking
    11.  Dynamic retargeting
    12.  Webcam overlays

    Bandicam VS OBS Studio

     
    Comments about Bandicam as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Most Recent Comment
    JustanotherMalaysian
    Positive •Sep 17, 2020
    2

    It may not have much benefits compared to OBS. But it is a classic. Remember the days of videos with the Bandicam watermark at the top?

    awsomecat1234321
    Positive •Jan 24, 2021
    1

    It is easy to use, but it is Shareware so you can only record up to 10 minutes and there is a big watermark

    Guest
    Positive •Sep 6, 2019
    2

    It captures screen is a very easy way. No conflicts with GeForce or any other device.

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    • Some users think Bandicam is a great OBS Studio alternative, some don't.

    • Bandicam is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
    • Bandicam is LightweightOBS Studio is not according to our users
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    Streamlabs Desktop

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    Streamlabs Desktop is all you need for streaming! Our developers have combined a streamer's essentials like video preview, dashboard, and chat windows in one app with better video quality and lower CPU usage.

    34 Streamlabs Desktop alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Streamlabs Desktop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Intuitive Interface
    3.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Live Broadcasting
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Live Video Effects
    4.  Custom overlays
    5.  Multi-streaming
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  RTMP Live Streaming
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Streaming
    10. Twitch icon  Twitch Integration
    11.  Game Streaming
    12.  Stream Capture

    Streamlabs Desktop VS OBS Studio

     
    Comments about Streamlabs Desktop as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Top Positive Comment
    tangycandy
    Sep 5, 2021
    0

    I could never get OBS Studio to work, and it slowed down my Windows PC terribly. Streamlabs is a fantastic alternative.

    Top Negative Comment
    Ituaf
    Aug 6, 2023
    2

    Adds a ton of features that aren't needed for the software, which in turn uses more resources. Even if you believe it to be more convenient, the payoff is simply not worth it. The average OBS user doesn't require many of these features, so this would make a poor choice as an alternative to OBS. 

    Most Recent Comment
    ThatSourMelon
    Negative •Aug 15, 2024
    2

    Since OBS Studio is open-source, the people who made this software copied the source code, added a new skin to it, and then they added some features that could be added to OBS Studio through plugins, removed some important features, and added micro-transactions. This is just a monetized OBS Studio that uses more resources, there's NO reason to use this over OBS Studio and something like StreamElements.

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    • Most users think Streamlabs Desktop is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • Streamlabs Desktop is the most popular Mac alternative to OBS Studio.

    • Streamlabs Desktop is Freemium and Open SourceOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  7. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     65 likes
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    VokoscreenNG is a user friendly screencaster for Linux and Windows. It is a continuation of the now discontinued Vokoscreen project that has been totally rewritten from scratch using Qt and GStreamer.

    164 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VokoscreenNG screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Record videos
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Text Overlays

    VokoscreenNG VS OBS Studio

     
    Comments about VokoscreenNG as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    apranaxfort
    Positive •Jan 31, 2021
    3

    It's easier to use especially for some simple recordings you don't need to setup scenes like you do in OBS.

    somerandomperson
    Negative •Apr 22, 2022
    1

    It has very limited functionality (such as no audio recording) if you use wayland.

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    • Most users think VokoscreenNG is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • VokoscreenNG is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
    • VokoscreenNG is LightweightOBS Studio is not according to our users
  8. Action! icon

    Action!

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    Action! enables HD, 4K, HDR10, and 8K streaming and recording, integrates fps displays, webcams, and live audio commentary. With overlays, monitoring tools, and benchmarking features, it offers a multifaceted solution for gaming capture.

    96 Action! alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Action! screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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    2.  Record videos
    3.  Time shift
    4.  Low CPU usage
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Capture Video
    8.  Game Benchmarking

    Action! VS OBS Studio

     
    Comments about Action! as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Guest
    Positive •Nov 8, 2017
    3

    It can record even the most heavy games without any lag.

    OBS Studio Icon
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    • Most users think Action! is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • Action! is the most popular commercial alternative to OBS Studio.

    • Action! is Paid and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
    • Action! is LightweightOBS Studio is not according to our users
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    Nvidia App

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    The NVIDIA app updates your PC with the latest drivers and technology, optimizes games and applications through a unified GPU control center, provides recording tools via in-game overlay, and highlights the latest NVIDIA tools and software.

    20 Nvidia App alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Nvidia App screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Custom overlays
    2.  Upload Screenshot
    3.  GPU Acceleration
    4.  FPS counter
    5.  Overclock
    6.  Support for Nvidia drivers
    7.  GPU Monitoring
    8.  Share screenshots
    9.  Capture Video

    Nvidia App VS OBS Studio

     
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