OBS Studio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Casting Tools for Windows

There are many alternatives to OBS Studio for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows Screen Casting Tool alternative is Bandicam, which is free. 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 available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows Screen Casting Tool alternatives to OBS Studio are Streamlabs Desktop, VokoscreenNG, Action! and Camtasia.

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  1. Bandicam icon

    Bandicam

     132 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.

    160 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Bandicam vs OBS Studio Comments
    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
    • Bandicam is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  2. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Streamlabs Desktop vs OBS Studio Comments
    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
    • Streamlabs Desktop is Freemium and Open SourceOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  4. 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

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    VokoscreenNG vs OBS Studio Comments
    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.
    • VokoscreenNG is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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    Action! vs OBS Studio Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Action! is Paid and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  7. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     234 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.

    272 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Camtasia vs OBS Studio Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    8

    Camtasia isn't for live broadcast.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  8. 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.

    162 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    CamStudio vs OBS Studio Comments
    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.

    • CamStudio is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
  10. 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.

    116 ActivePresenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    ActivePresenter vs OBS Studio Comments
    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.
    • ActivePresenter is Free Personal and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  11. 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.

    220 Loom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    ScreenRec

     68 likes

    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.

    155 ScreenRec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    ScreenRec vs OBS Studio Comments
    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
    0

    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.

    3 of 5 comments
    • ScreenRec is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  14. FlashBack icon

    FlashBack

     37 likes

    Free software which lets you record your screen, add a PIP webcam and select multiple options to export your video to. It will first store a lossless proprietary file which you can review frame by frame and then easily experiment with the output options to select best suited.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Video editing
     
  15. Screencast-O-Matic icon

    Screencast-O-Matic

     25 likes

    Free version Records up to 15 minutes, premium is $20/year or $48/year depending on features (as of January 2020).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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