OBS Studio Alternatives

OBS Studio is described as 'Comprehensive software providing screen recording and live streaming on Mac, Windows, and Linux with powerful encoding support and unlimited scenes' and is a leading Screen Recorder in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to OBS Studio for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Android apps. The best OBS Studio alternative is SimpleScreenRecorder, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OBS Studio are XSplit Broadcaster, OpenScreen, Recordly and Bandicam.

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OBS Studio alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders, but if you're looking for Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Casting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Linux, iPad, Screen Recording, Online + Free, Windows + Free and Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to OBS Studio.
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  1. Cap icon
     28 likes

    Open-source tool for screen and camera capture with 4K recording, timeline editor, instant sharing via links, privacy controls, no signup, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor options, threaded comments, self-hosting, and paid AI-powered features available.

    132 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Debian
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
     
  2. Prism Live Studio is an app with which you can multistream to platforms(youtube, twitch, periscope and so on) and add AR masks, graphic effects, and media files to your streams and videos. Supporting various environment(iOS, Android, PC).

    41 Prism Live Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
     
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    Prism Live Studio vs OBS Studio Comments
    tangycandy
    Positive
    -1

    Here are some advantages that Prism has over OBS:

    • Control from your phone (built in)
    • text effects
    • widgets
    • virtual background
    • beauty effects
    • drawing mode -stickers
    • music playlist

    That said, I find that my computer lags a lot using this software, and the documentation isn't the best. I prefer Streamlabs for most of my work.

    • Prism Live Studio is Free and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
    • Prism Live Studio is a Live Streaming OBS Studio is a Screen Recording
  3. Screen Studio icon
     19 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. BetterCapture icon
     7 likes

    Free, open-source screen recorder for macOS with native menu bar integration, ProRes 422/4444, HEVC, H.264 codecs, alpha channel and HDR support, flexible audio including system and mic, content filtering, privacy features with no tracking, and local file storage.

    61 BetterCapture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
     
  5. CamStudio icon
     178 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.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Warning

    As described on VirusTotal comment (https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/1ddb733efb11769a05cc735d555e9a4df92c4cdf29fa47ea3864e57e67dcf884/analysis/1411383540/): if you download CamStudio from SourceForge.net, the VirusTotal results are 0/53. After installing this SF version, it immediately says that there is an update available. When the link is clicked, it takes you to camstudio.org, which has a zip file that, scanned with VirusTotal, gives you 15/53 result. So do NOT download and install the "update": it's a malware. Installer as of 09/22/2014.

    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
  6. 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.

    78 Vimeo Livestream alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
     
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    Vimeo Livestream vs OBS Studio Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    2

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

    • Vimeo Livestream is Paid and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
    • Vimeo Livestream is a Live Streaming OBS Studio is a Screen Recording
  7. Kazam icon
     64 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.

    117 Kazam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.4.5) is from 2014.

    Kazam vs OBS Studio Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    obs does way more than just screen recording

    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.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Kazam is more basic than OBS

    • Kazam is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
  8. Reframed icon
     7 likes

    Native macOS recorder offers timeline-based editing, full screen, region, window, and iOS capture, webcam overlay, system audio and mic recording, customizable workflow including FPS and mouse clicks, advanced cursor effects, backgrounds, and high-quality export.

    24 Reframed alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Wirecast icon
     15 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. Screenize icon
     5 likes

    Open-source macOS screen recording app with auto-zoom, cursor effects, and timeline editing — Screen Studio alternative.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. ScreenFlow icon
     71 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    ScreenFlow vs OBS Studio Comments
    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.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

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

    • ScreenFlow is Paid and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  12. vMix icon
     5 likes

    vMix is a Software Video Mixer and Switcher that utilises the latest advances in computer hardware to provide live HD video mixing, a task previously only possible on expensive dedicated hardware mixers.

    31 vMix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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