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, Bandicam and GPU Screen Recorder.

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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 Linux, Android, iPad, Free, Screen Recording, Windows and Windows + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to OBS Studio.
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  1. 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).

    37 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
  2. Kooha icon
     21 likes

    Capture your screen in an intuitive and straightforward way without distractions.

    144 Kooha alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. Screen Studio icon
     16 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.

    115 Screen Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Cap icon
     24 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.

    107 Cap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  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.

    168 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    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
  6. Automatically update NVIDIA drivers, optimize game settings based on hardware with NVIDIA cloud, capture gameplay, livestream with minimal impact, and enjoy Ansel's photography features—all enhancing your gaming experience.

    13 GeForce Experience alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. ScreenRecorder.me lets you create and share screen recordings directly from your browser without login. Customize stunning wallpapers, apply webcam effects, and use intuitive sliders for quick styling. Experience smooth animations with physics-based movements and effortlessly achieve professional results.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. 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.

    77 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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Vimeo Livestream is Paid and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  9. 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.

    114 Kazam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Kazam vs OBS Studio Comments
    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.
    • Kazam is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
  10. ActivePresenter icon
     62 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.

    119 ActivePresenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    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. 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
    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.

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

    27 Wirecast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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