OBS Studio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Audio Recorders

The best Audio Recorder alternative to OBS Studio is Bandicam, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to OBS Studio and many of them are Audio Recorders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Audio Recorder alternatives to OBS Studio are Streamlabs Desktop, VokoscreenNG, Kazam and flowy.

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  1. Bandicam icon

    Bandicam

     134 likes

    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.

    169 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Windows
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    Bandicam vs OBS Studio Comments
    JustanotherMalaysian
    Positive
    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?

    Guest
    Positive
    2

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    awsomecat1234321
    Positive
    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

    3 of 4 comments
    • Bandicam is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  2. Streamlabs Desktop icon

    Streamlabs Desktop

     44 likes

    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.

    36 Streamlabs Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Streamlabs Desktop vs OBS Studio Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    tangycandy
    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
    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. 

    ThatSourMelon
    Negative
    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.

    3 of 7 comments
    • Streamlabs Desktop is Freemium and Open SourceOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  4. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     73 likes

    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.

    180 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    VokoscreenNG vs OBS Studio Comments
    apranaxfort
    Positive
    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
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • VokoscreenNG is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
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    Fast Screen Recorder

    Windows application enabling full screen or custom area capture with system audio, microphone, and webcam overlay. Features screenshot support, scheduled recordings, hotkeys, quality adjustments, high frame rates, multiple output...

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    Kazam

     64 likes

    Kazam is a simple screen recording program that will capture the content of your screen and record a video file that can be played by any video player that supports VP8/WebM video format.

    114 Kazam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Kazam vs OBS Studio Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    obs does way more than just screen recording

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Robert Bledsoe
    Positive
    0

    Among basic Screen Recorders for Linux, Kazam is a good choice but OBS and ScreenRec are better options as they are more comprehensive.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Kazam is more basic than OBS

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Kazam is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
  7. flowy icon

    flowy

     5 likes

    macOS tool for detailed screen recording, timeline-based video editing, customizable cursor animations, camera and audio capture, background editing, and easy sharing. Suitable for tutorials, presentations, or social media creation with a user-friendly workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
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  8. Reframed icon

    Reframed

     5 likes

    Native macOS recorder offers timeline-based editing, full screen, region, window, and iOS capture, webcam overlay, system audio and mic recording, customizable workflow including FPS and mouse clicks, advanced cursor effects, backgrounds, and high-quality export.

    16 Reframed alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. PolyCapture icon

    PolyCapture

     2 likes

    PolyCapture allows you to record cameras, microphones, screens, and apps — individually or multiple at once.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Screenbits icon

    Screenbits

     11 likes

    Ultimate screen recorder software for game recording, video tutorials, product demos, YouTube videos and more. Screenbits allows you to capture screen content, system sound, microphone and camera into HD/4K quality video files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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  12. Apowersoft Screen Recorder icon

    Apowersoft Screen Recorder

     7 likes

    Apowersoft Screen Recorder captures screen and audio activity, saving it as WMV video files. It includes a converter for transforming WMV files into formats like AVI, MP4, FLV, SWF, and more. The software records PC screen activity with audio, webcam videos, external device...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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  13. iTop Screen Recorder icon

    iTop Screen Recorder

     3 likes

    iTop Screen Recorder is a free screen recording software with a built-in video editor. It captures important events and allows the refinement of the recorded video. The software can record video conferences, webinars, lectures, presentations, gaming sessions, and 4K films.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. Movavi Screen Recorder icon

    Movavi Screen Recorder

     3 likes

    Record full screen or customized areas with webcam options. Annotate in real time, highlight cursor actions, and record both system and voiceover audio. Ideal for creating instructional videos, webinars, and presentations. Free for personal use, compatible with PCs.

    162 Movavi Screen Recorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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