OBS Studio Alternatives Filtered by 'Live Broadcasting'

The best alternative to OBS Studio is XSplit Broadcaster, 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 so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to OBS Studio are Streamlabs Desktop, Prism Live Studio, Wirecast and Kap.

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  1. XSplit Broadcaster icon

    XSplit Broadcaster

     58 likes

    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.

    48 XSplit Broadcaster alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about XSplit Broadcaster as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Guest
    Positive
    7

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -4

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    XSplit Broadcaster icon
    • XSplit Broadcaster is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  2. Streamlabs Desktop icon

    Streamlabs Desktop

     43 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.

    33 Streamlabs Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Streamlabs Desktop as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    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 icon
    Streamlabs Desktop icon
    • Streamlabs Desktop is Freemium and Open SourceOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  4. Prism Live Studio icon

    Prism Live Studio

     14 likes

    Prism Live Studio is an app with which you can multistream to platforms(youtube, twitch, periscope and so on) and add AR masks, graphic effects, and media files to your streams and videos. Supporting various environment(iOS, Android, PC).

    33 Prism Live Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
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    Comments about Prism Live Studio as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    tangycandy
    Positive
    -1

    Here are some advantages that Prism has over OBS:

    • Control from your phone (built in)
    • text effects
    • widgets
    • virtual background
    • beauty effects
    • drawing mode -stickers
    • music playlist

    That said, I find that my computer lags a lot using this software, and the documentation isn't the best. I prefer Streamlabs for most of my work.

    Prism Live Studio icon
    Prism Live Studio icon
    • Prism Live Studio is Free and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  5. Wirecast icon

    Wirecast

     14 likes

    Wirecast software lets you produce professional-looking live events with just a camera, an internet connection and a computer. Stream or record live internet shows, broadcast breaking news or sporting events, stream live concerts, transmit church services, corporate meetings...

    27 Wirecast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  6. Kap icon

    Kap

     27 likes

    Kap is an open-source screen recorder built with Electron and designed to be easy to use but extensible.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Electron / Atom Shell
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    1
    Comments about Kap as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Kap is not for livestreaming

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Kap icon
    • Kap is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
  9. Meld Studio icon

    Meld Studio

     9 likes

    Meld Studio is a robust live streaming tool that enables building creative, broadcast-quality live streams with consumer hardware.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. MotionCaster icon

    MotionCaster

     Like

    MotionCaster is a powerful live streaming software. ?Regardless of your computer’s performance, you can quickly and easily manipulate the desired live video and streaming to multiple destinations. You can make your live broadcast more lively and fun by instantly composing and...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    User Interface
     
  11. FFsplit icon

    FFsplit

     15 likes

    A freeware application that lets users stream high quality content similar to XSplit Broadcaster and Flash Media Live Encoder. Currently, the application is in early stages of development. This project is actively looking for dedicated testers.

    185 FFsplit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. StreamYard icon

    StreamYard

     5 likes

    StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Periscope, Twitch or custom RTMP outputs.

    28 StreamYard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  13. evmux icon

    evmux

     1 like

    evmux is the easiest way to produce stunning live streams, podcasts, webinars and virtual events allowing you to create professional recorded and LIVE content all from your browser! With just a few clicks you can go LIVE like a pro.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Studio
     
  14. BoxCast icon

    BoxCast

     Like

    BoxCast is a complete, easy-to-use live streaming solution for organizations. BoxCast helps Churches, Schools, and other organizations broadcast their events.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Apple TV
    • Roku
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