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, Bandicam, GPU Screen Recorder and Streamlabs Desktop.

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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. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
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  4. OneStream Live icon

    OneStream Live

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    OneStream Live is a groundbreaking B2B cloud solution service that empowers consumers to live stream real-time and pre-recorded videos to over 40+ social media platforms, any custom RTMP destination, and on personal web pages.

    11 OneStream Live alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    • OneStream Live is the most popular SaaS alternative to OBS Studio.

    • OneStream Live is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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  6. 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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  7. ScreenCam icon

    ScreenCam

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    ScreenCam is a free and open-source Android app to record screen using native API and without root. It can record sound from the speaker and is configurable, letting you change the recording format and location of save files among other options.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  8. Borumi icon

    Borumi

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    Comprehensive tool supporting all video creation stages with a doc-style editor, separate scene recording, auto-sync, customizable layout, and transcript-based editing.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. evmux icon

    evmux

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    evmux is the easiest way to produce stunning live streams, podcasts, webinars and virtual events allowing you to create professional recorded and LIVE content all from your browser! With just a few clicks you can go LIVE like a pro.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. ScreenApp icon

    ScreenApp

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    ScreenApp is a fast online screen recording and transcription tool, enhancing productivity for online meetings, webinars, and virtual training.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. BoxCast icon

    BoxCast

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    BoxCast is a complete, easy-to-use live streaming solution for organizations. BoxCast helps Churches, Schools, and other organizations broadcast their events.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Apple TV
    • Roku
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  13. 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.

    21 Datarhei/Restreamer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  14. mmhmm icon

    mmhmm

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    Engaging video meetings where you can present, inform, or entertain over video - appearing on screen with your presentation. Compatible with various systems like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Webex. Better meetings are within everyone’s reach.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
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