OBS Studio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Recorders

The best Screen Recorder alternative to OBS Studio is SimpleScreenRecorder, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to OBS Studio and loads of them are Screen Recorders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Recorder alternatives to OBS Studio are Bandicam, GPU Screen Recorder, VokoscreenNG and Nvidia App.

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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.

    140 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Top Positive Comment
    David
    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
    2

    SimpleScreenRecorder is only used for offline screenrecording, not livestreaming.

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

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

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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
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    Bandicam

     130 likes
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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.

    157 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Comments about Bandicam as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    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

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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
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    Bandicam

    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.

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    VokoscreenNG

     72 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.

    169 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about VokoscreenNG as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    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.
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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
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    Nvidia App

     24 likes
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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.

    22 Nvidia App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    OpenScreen

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    Create stunning screen recordings for free. Open-source, no subscriptions, no watermarks, and free for commercial use. An alternative to Screen Studio.

    53 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Action!

     48 likes
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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.

    99 Action! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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    Comments about Action! as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Guest
    Positive
    3

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
  11. Prism Live Studio icon

    Prism Live Studio

     14 likes
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    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

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    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.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Prism Live Studio is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • Prism Live Studio is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to OBS Studio.

    • Prism Live Studio is Free and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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    Kooha

     21 likes
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    Capture your screen in an intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Screen Studio

     15 likes
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    Record macOS screens with smoothed mouse movement, zoomed click highlights, cinematic motion blur, and customizable backgrounds while integrating webcam, microphone, system sound, and easy video editing. Output in HD for instructional and promotional videos.

    90 Screen Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Camtasia

     233 likes
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    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    266 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about Camtasia as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Guest
    Negative
    8

    Camtasia isn't for live broadcast.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Camtasia is a great OBS Studio alternative, some don't.

    • Camtasia is the most popular Web-based alternative to OBS Studio.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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    GeForce Experience

     48 likes
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    Automatically update NVIDIA drivers, optimize game settings based on hardware with NVIDIA cloud, capture gameplay, livestream with minimal impact, and enjoy Ansel's photography features—all enhancing your gaming experience.

    12 GeForce Experience alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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