OBS Studio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Casting Tools
The best Screen Casting 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 many of them are Screen Casting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Casting Tool alternatives to OBS Studio are ShareX, Bandicam, Streamlabs Desktop and VokoscreenNG.
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OBS Studio alternatives are mainly Screen Casting Tools, but if you're looking for Screen Recorders or Screenshot Capture Tools you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to OBS Studio.- Screen Recorder
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135 SimpleScreenRecorder alternativesSimpleScreenRecorder 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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
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Platforms
- Linux
SimpleScreenRecorder VS OBS Studio
Comments about SimpleScreenRecorder as an Alternative to OBS Studio
Top Positive CommentTop Negative CommentSimpleScreenRecorder is only used for offline screenrecording, not livestreaming.
Most Recent CommentSevenTalentsThe OG of the streaming world and yet it still continues to lead the pack!
242 ShareX alternativesOpen-source screen capture and file sharing tool with recording, editing, and annotation features. Supports 4K, dark mode, theming, offline use, and offers a lightweight, ad-free experience without tracking user data.
License model
- Free • Open Source
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Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
- PortableApps.com
- Steam
ShareX VS OBS Studio
150 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.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
South Korea
Platforms
- Windows
Bandicam VS OBS Studio
Comments about Bandicam as an Alternative to OBS Studio
Most Recent CommentJustanotherMalaysianIt 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?
awsomecat1234321It is easy to use, but it is Shareware so you can only record up to 10 minutes and there is a big watermark
It captures screen is a very easy way. No conflicts with GeForce or any other device.
33 Streamlabs Desktop alternativesStreamlabs 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.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
- United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Streamlabs Desktop VS OBS Studio
Comments about Streamlabs Desktop as an Alternative to OBS Studio
Top Positive CommenttangycandyI could never get OBS Studio to work, and it slowed down my Windows PC terribly. Streamlabs is a fantastic alternative.
Top Negative CommentItuafAdds 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 CommentThatSourMelonSince 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.
163 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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
VokoscreenNG VS OBS Studio
Comments about VokoscreenNG as an Alternative to OBS Studio
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.
94 Action! alternativesAction! 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.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
- Windows
- Steam
Action! VS OBS Studio
Comments about Action! as an Alternative to OBS Studio
It can record even the most heavy games without any lag.
252 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.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
- United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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Camtasia VS OBS Studio
Comments about Camtasia as an Alternative to OBS Studio
Camtasia isn't for live broadcast.
It doesn't live stream like OBS but it's straightforward, fast and easy to use for recording videos of the screen.