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 Bandicam, Streamlabs Desktop, VokoscreenNG and Action!.

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  1. SimpleScreenRecorder icon

    SimpleScreenRecorder

     148 likes

    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.

    141 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

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    • 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!

    3 of 8 comments
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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
  2. Bandicam icon

    Bandicam

     130 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.

    158 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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

    3 of 4 comments
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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
  4. 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

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    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
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    Streamlabs Desktop icon

    • Most users think Streamlabs Desktop is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • Streamlabs Desktop is Freemium and Open SourceOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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  6. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

     72 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.

    171 VokoscreenNG alternatives

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    • 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
  7. Action! icon

    Action!

     49 likes

    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.

    100 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.
    OBS Studio Icon
    Action! icon

    • 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
  8. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     233 likes

    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.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    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
  10. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

     177 likes

    Record 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.

    161 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about CamStudio as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    ChicagoScanningMG
    Negative
    0

    Fine for screen recording, but that's about it. It's not an alternative to full studio style video capturing programs like OBS Studio.

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    • CamStudio is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
  11. Kazam icon

    Kazam

     63 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.

    112 Kazam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Comments about Kazam as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    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.
    OBS Studio Icon
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    • Most users think Kazam is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • Kazam is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
  12. ActivePresenter icon

    ActivePresenter

     61 likes

    Authoring 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.

    115 ActivePresenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about ActivePresenter as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    It's more focused on general video recording rather than broadcasting.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    The purpose of OBS is live-streaming to services like Twitch and Youtube. This doesn't do that

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    OBS Studio Icon
    ActivePresenter icon

    • This alternative is disputed. ActivePresenter is a legitimate OBS Studio alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • ActivePresenter is Free Personal and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  13. ScreenFlow icon

    ScreenFlow

     70 likes

    Capture the contents of your entire desktop at the same time as your video camera, microphone and computer's audio. Sophisticated editing tools allow you to create incredible screencasts in no time.

    141 ScreenFlow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about ScreenFlow as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    ScreenFlow focuses on recording only while OBS provides streaming/broadcasting capabilities.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    hej
    Negative
    1

    Open Broadcaster is BROADCASTING, aka streaming, software. This is software for recording to disk. If someone is looking for an alternative for OBS to stream this will waste their time.

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    • ScreenFlow is Paid and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  14. Loom icon

    Loom

     32 likes

    Easy 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.

    216 Loom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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