Open-source, no-cost screen recorder with no watermarks, supporting entire screen or app capture, manual zoom, smooth pan, custom backgrounds, cropping, motion blur, and direct use in browser for product demos, tutorials, and commercial purposes.
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OBS Studio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Recorders for Windows
There are many alternatives to OBS Studio for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows Screen Recorder alternative is OpenScreen, 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 available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows Screen Recorder alternatives to OBS Studio are Bandicam, VokoscreenNG, Nvidia App and Action!.
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Alternatives list
56 OpenScreen alternatives
160 Bandicam alternativesBandicam 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.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
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Bandicam vs OBS Studio Comments
It captures screen is a very easy way. No conflicts with GeForce or any other device.
awsomecat1234321It is easy to use, but it is Shareware so you can only record up to 10 minutes and there is a big watermark
- Bandicam is Freemium and Proprietary
171 VokoscreenNG alternativesVokoscreenNG 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.
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VokoscreenNG vs OBS Studio Comments
apranaxfortIt's easier to use especially for some simple recordings you don't need to setup scenes like you do in OBS.
somerandompersonIt has very limited functionality (such as no audio recording) if you use wayland.
- VokoscreenNG is Free and Open Source
23 Nvidia App alternativesThe 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.
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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.
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Action! vs OBS Studio Comments
It can record even the most heavy games without any lag.
- Action! is Paid and Proprietary
272 Camtasia alternativesThis 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.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
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Camtasia vs OBS Studio Comments
Camtasia isn't for live broadcast.
- Camtasia is Freemium and Proprietary
33 Prism Live Studio alternativesPrism 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).
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Prism Live Studio vs OBS Studio Comments
tangycandyHere 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 is Free and Proprietary
93 Cap alternativesOpen-source tool for screen and camera capture with 4K recording, timeline editor, instant sharing via links, privacy controls, no signup, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor options, threaded comments, self-hosting, and paid AI-powered features available.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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12 GeForce Experience alternativesAutomatically 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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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162 CamStudio alternativesRecord your computer screen with audio input from Mic or Speakers. Also shows mouse clicks in addition to the regular cursor. Simple interface with ability to record in AVI or export as swf.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Alerts
- Warning
Platforms
- Windows
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CamStudio vs OBS Studio Comments
ChicagoScanningMGFine for screen recording, but that's about it. It's not an alternative to full studio style video capturing programs like OBS Studio.
- CamStudio is Free and Open Source
116 ActivePresenter alternativesAuthoring solution enabling interactive eLearning course creation, flexible project layouts, advanced screen recording, video editing tools with annotation, timeline-based adjustments, and export to video, image, HTML5, SCORM, xAPI, office, or PDF formats.
Cost / License
- Free Personal
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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ActivePresenter vs OBS Studio Comments
It's more focused on general video recording rather than broadcasting.
The purpose of OBS is live-streaming to services like Twitch and Youtube. This doesn't do that
- ActivePresenter is Free Personal and Proprietary
220 Loom alternativesEasy and free screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks. Record your camera and screen with audio directly from your Chrome browser and share the video with your team, friends, and family.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- iPhone
- Google Chrome
- Android
- Android Tablet
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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?