The Best Paid OBS Studio AlternativesTop Screen Recorders & Screen Casting Tools like OBS Studio

The best paid alternative to OBS Studio is Action!. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to OBS Studio and loads of them is paid so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting paid alternatives to OBS Studio are Screen Studio, Vimeo Livestream, ScreenFlow and Wirecast.

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  1. Action! icon

    Action!

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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.

    100 Action! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • 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
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    Screen Studio

     15 likes
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    Record macOS screens with smoothed mouse movement, zoomed click highlights, cinematic motion blur, and customizable backgrounds while integrating webcam, microphone, system sound, and easy video editing. Output in HD for instructional and promotional videos.

    91 Screen Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  4. Vimeo Livestream icon

    Vimeo Livestream

     43 likes
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    A video live streaming platform that allows it's customers to broadcast live video content online, and viewers to play the content via an internet connected device.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
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    2

    Livestream has only accurate to their own site. You cant't stream to others sites with this app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Vimeo Livestream is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • Vimeo Livestream is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to OBS Studio.

    • Vimeo Livestream is Paid and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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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 ...

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  6. ScreenFlow icon

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    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
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    Wirecast

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    Wirecast software lets you produce professional-looking live events with just a camera, an internet connection and a computer. Stream or record live internet shows, broadcast breaking news or sporting events, stream live concerts, transmit church services, corporate meetings...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    flowy

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    macOS tool for detailed screen recording, timeline-based video editing, customizable cursor animations, camera and audio capture, background editing, and easy sharing. Suitable for tutorials, presentations, or social media creation with a user-friendly workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  10. Ecamm Live icon

    Ecamm Live

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    Ecamm Live is a macOS application that offers extensive control over live streaming to various platforms, such as Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Amazon Live, Twitter Live, LinkedIn Live, Twitch, and Restream.io.

    22 Ecamm Live alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  11. Edimakor Screen Recorder icon

    Edimakor Screen Recorder

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    Versatile screen recording and live streaming tool, broadcasting to over 30 platforms. Enhances streams with stickers, templates, and images. Supports lectures and games, offers scheduled recording and operates as a virtual camera for meetings.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. Movavi Screen Recorder icon

    Movavi Screen Recorder

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    Record full screen or customized areas with webcam options. Annotate in real time, highlight cursor actions, and record both system and voiceover audio. Ideal for creating instructional videos, webinars, and presentations. Free for personal use, compatible with PCs.

    155 Movavi Screen Recorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  13. MotionCaster icon

    MotionCaster

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    MotionCaster is a powerful live streaming software. ?Regardless of your computer’s performance, you can quickly and easily manipulate the desired live video and streaming to multiple destinations. You can make your live broadcast more lively and fun by instantly composing and...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  15. LensFlowPro icon

    LensFlowPro

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    LensFlowPro is a sleek, high-performance screen recording tool built for creators who demand quality and speed. Whether you’re making tutorials, presentations, demos, or livestream recaps, LensFlowPro helps you capture, create, and share content that stands out — without bloated...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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