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. ActivePresenter icon

    ActivePresenter

     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.

    125 ActivePresenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    ActivePresenter vs OBS Studio Comments
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    4

    It's more focused on general video recording rather than broadcasting.

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    The purpose of OBS is live-streaming to services like Twitch and Youtube. This doesn't do that

    • ActivePresenter is Free Personal and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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    AutoZoom

     6 likes

    Screen recording app providing native Windows and macOS support, adds AI-driven auto-zoom following actions, motion blur, 3D effects, animated backgrounds, captions, keystroke and click highlights, webcam overlays, and fast 4K or GIF exporting without watermark.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. Loom icon

    Loom

     35 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.

    271 Loom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Camtasia

    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, pres...

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  10. Segra icon

    Segra

     4 likes

    Capture your gaming moments with professional-grade quality. Built for gamers and content creators, featuring smart automation and advanced AI to ensure you never miss a highlight.

    14 Segra alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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  11. Kap icon

    Kap

     28 likes

    Kap is an open-source screen recorder built with Electron and designed to be easy to use but extensible.

    70 Kap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Electron / Atom Shell
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    Kap vs OBS Studio Comments
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    Negative
    1

    Kap is not for livestreaming

    • Kap is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
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    Radeon ReLive

     2 likes

    Capture, stream and share your greatest moments and gaming wins with Radeon ReLive. Modify settings quickly, conveniently, and play seamlessly with the easily accessible in-game toolbar. Express yourself in bold new ways with custom scene layouts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. flowy icon

    flowy

     5 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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