OBS Studio Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to OBS Studio for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is XSplit Broadcaster, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to OBS Studio and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to OBS Studio are Bandicam, Streamlabs Desktop, OpenScreen and VokoscreenNG.

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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, Windows, Free, Mac and Screen Recording. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to OBS Studio.
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  1. ApowerREC - Screen Recorder icon

    ApowerREC - Screen Recorder

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    ApowerREC is a cross-platform app that's available on Windows, Mac, and iOS, you can easily use it for recording desktop activities, camera, system sound and microphone. It's also has annotation, video editor, task recording mode and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Most users think ApowerREC - Screen Recorder is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • ApowerREC - Screen Recorder is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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    Gecata

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    Gecata by Movavi is a lightweight game recording software for PCs that lets you capture gameplay or a Windows desktop with one click and no lags.

    84 Gecata alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Steam
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  6. SurFlex Screen Recorder (Win&Mac) icon

    SurFlex Screen Recorder (Win&Mac)

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    SurFlex is the ultimate screen recording solution for both PC and Mac, providing a seamless experience to effortlessly capture top-notch video and audio from your screen, applications, windows, webcam, and microphone, all without the inconvenience of watermarks.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. D3DGear icon

    D3DGear

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    D3DGear is very fast video game recording software, game video recorder and video game live stream broadcasting software for PC. D3DGear video game recording and broadcasting performance and quality are superior among other game video recorder programs.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  8. YouCam icon

    YouCam

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    Create engaging webcam videos with real-time AR makeup, over 200 effects, background blur, live streaming to major platforms, face tracking, face login security, capture and screen recording, filters, overlays, stickers, photo modes, brightness controls, and a media library.

    26 YouCam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. DingCaster icon

    DingCaster

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    DingCaster is live production & stream software. It is software Video and audio mixer and router and it can publish your live productions directly to the Internet or cable TV network. It supports multi-channel input and output of SDI/HD-SDI/HDMI, network, NDI etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
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  11. VSDC Free Screen Recorder icon

    VSDC Free Screen Recorder

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    VSDC Free Screen Recorder is an easy-to-use lightweight screen recorder software that lets you capture your PC screen and save it in the MP4 format. It lets you capture the entire desktop screen, a selected area or even a videogame window of any resolution.

    153 VSDC Free Screen Recorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  12. liteCam icon

    liteCam

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    liteCam HD is the most intuitive and powerful professional screen recording software for Windows PC around. Capture and record anything on your computer screen in full HD from streaming videos, webinars, live game play, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
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  13. XSplit VCam icon

    XSplit VCam

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    Advanced webcam software offering high-quality background removal and blurring, without green screens. Mimics DSLR blur effects with adjustable sliders, supports customizable backgrounds, and includes AI advancements for enhanced focus and branding integration.

    11 XSplit VCam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. FocuSee icon

    FocuSee

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    A screen recorder comes with automated editing. Automatically track cursor movement, apply dynamic zoom and click effects, add a pleasant background, and generate a professional-looking video/gif that is ready to use.

    90 FocuSee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  15. Datarhei/Restreamer icon

    Datarhei/Restreamer

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    Datarhei/Restreamer offers smart free video streaming in real time. Stream H.264 video of IP cameras live to your website. Upload your live video on YouTube, Ustream, Twitch, Livestream.com or any other streaming solutions e.g. Wowza-Streaming-Engine.

    22 Datarhei/Restreamer alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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