OBS Studio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Casting Tools for Mac

There are many alternatives to OBS Studio for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac Screen Casting Tool alternative is Streamlabs Desktop, 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 15 are Screen Casting Tools available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac Screen Casting Tool alternatives to OBS Studio are Camtasia, ActivePresenter, ScreenFlow and Loom.

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  1. Streamlabs Desktop icon

    Streamlabs Desktop

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    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

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    • 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
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    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.

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

    • Streamlabs Desktop is the most popular Mac alternative to OBS Studio.

    • Streamlabs Desktop is Freemium and Open SourceOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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    Camtasia

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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.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    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
  4. ActivePresenter icon

    ActivePresenter

     61 likes
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    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
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    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.
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    • 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
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    ScreenFlow

     70 likes
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    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.

    140 ScreenFlow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Comments about ScreenFlow as an Alternative to OBS Studio
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    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
  7. Loom icon

    Loom

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    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.

    214 Loom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  10. ScreenRec icon

    ScreenRec

     68 likes
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    If you spend too much time on email and chat, try sending instant video messages and screenshots with ScreenRec. You'll get your point across faster and save precious hours.

    151 ScreenRec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about ScreenRec as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Top Positive Comment
    Edita Armenulic
    3

    OBS is complex and works well for professionals. For people who want a simple and lightweight screen recorder, ScreenRec is a better option.

    Eleanor
    Positive
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    ScreenRec's simplicity and lightweight design make it a standout free recorder for quick tutorials and meetings.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Erna Lorenz
    Positive
    1

    I mainly use it to create short instructional videos for my students. ScreenRec is perfect for educationist who are working from home or employed at online educational institutes.

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    • Almost everyone thinks ScreenRec is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • ScreenRec is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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    Ustream Producer

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    Ustream Producer is an easy and powerful way to stream to your Ustream channel. For beginning users, you can get started right away using your built in webcam and add graphics, videos and music to your broadcast.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    Live Broadcast
     
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    VidGrid

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    Video capture, screen recording, in-video questions, call to actions, video management, sharing, LMS integrations, hosting, analytics, and closed captioning inside one app.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Screenium

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    Record exactly what you see on the screen and turn it into a screencast in next to no time. Screenium lets you record at 60 frames per second, offering optimum performance for your tutorials, gameplay recordings or any other screen content you wish to record.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  15. Claquette icon

    Claquette

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    Seamlessly record your Mac's screen, microphone and camera. Edit your recordings and share them as movie or animated GIF/PNG.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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