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, VokoscreenNG and Nvidia App.

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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. XSplit Broadcaster icon

    XSplit Broadcaster

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    Comprehensive streaming studio encompassing scenes setup, cross-platform compatibility, multi-output recording, advanced audio management, and import tools, suitable for gaming, events, and communication integration through screen captures.

    48 XSplit Broadcaster alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Comments about XSplit Broadcaster as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Guest
    Positive
    7

    Lots of live-streamers use both XSplit and OBS to achieve the same goal

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Fantastic tool, but it's not available on linux and mac unlike obs which is available on all 3 major platforms

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -4

    But it don't works on a mac osx! :(

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think XSplit Broadcaster is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • XSplit Broadcaster is the most popular Windows alternative to OBS Studio.

    • XSplit Broadcaster is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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    Bandicam

     130 likes
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    Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder for Windows that can capture anything on your PC screen. Also, it makes it possible to record a certain area on a PC screen, or capture a game.

    157 Bandicam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    JustanotherMalaysian
    Positive
    2

    It may not have much benefits compared to OBS. But it is a classic. Remember the days of videos with the Bandicam watermark at the top?

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It captures screen is a very easy way. No conflicts with GeForce or any other device.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    awsomecat1234321
    Positive
    1

    It is easy to use, but it is Shareware so you can only record up to 10 minutes and there is a big watermark

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    • Some users think Bandicam is a great OBS Studio alternative, some don't.

    • Bandicam is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  4. Streamlabs Desktop icon

    Streamlabs Desktop

     43 likes
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    Streamlabs Desktop is all you need for streaming! Our developers have combined a streamer's essentials like video preview, dashboard, and chat windows in one app with better video quality and lower CPU usage.

    33 Streamlabs Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Streamlabs Desktop as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Top Positive Comment
    tangycandy
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    I could never get OBS Studio to work, and it slowed down my Windows PC terribly. Streamlabs is a fantastic alternative.

    Top Negative Comment
    Ituaf
    2

    Adds a ton of features that aren't needed for the software, which in turn uses more resources. Even if you believe it to be more convenient, the payoff is simply not worth it. The average OBS user doesn't require many of these features, so this would make a poor choice as an alternative to OBS. 

    ThatSourMelon
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    2

    Since OBS Studio is open-source, the people who made this software copied the source code, added a new skin to it, and then they added some features that could be added to OBS Studio through plugins, removed some important features, and added micro-transactions. This is just a monetized OBS Studio that uses more resources, there's NO reason to use this over OBS Studio and something like StreamElements.

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    • Most users think Streamlabs Desktop is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • Streamlabs Desktop is the most popular Mac alternative to OBS Studio.

    • Streamlabs Desktop is Freemium and Open SourceOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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    VokoscreenNG

     72 likes
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    VokoscreenNG is a user friendly screencaster for Linux and Windows. It is a continuation of the now discontinued Vokoscreen project that has been totally rewritten from scratch using Qt and GStreamer.

    169 VokoscreenNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    apranaxfort
    Positive
    3

    It's easier to use especially for some simple recordings you don't need to setup scenes like you do in OBS.

    somerandomperson
    Negative
    0

    It has very limited functionality (such as no audio recording) if you use wayland.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think VokoscreenNG is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • VokoscreenNG is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
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    Nvidia App

     24 likes
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    The NVIDIA app updates your PC with the latest drivers and technology, optimizes games and applications through a unified GPU control center, provides recording tools via in-game overlay, and highlights the latest NVIDIA tools and software.

    22 Nvidia App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  8. OpenScreen icon

    OpenScreen

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    Create stunning screen recordings for free. Open-source, no subscriptions, no watermarks, and free for commercial use. An alternative to Screen Studio.

    53 OpenScreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Action!

     48 likes
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    Action! enables HD, 4K, HDR10, and 8K streaming and recording, integrates fps displays, webcams, and live audio commentary. With overlays, monitoring tools, and benchmarking features, it offers a multifaceted solution for gaming capture.

    99 Action! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Steam
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    Comments about Action! as an Alternative to OBS Studio
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    3

    It can record even the most heavy games without any lag.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Action! is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • Action! is the most popular commercial alternative to OBS Studio.

    • Action! is Paid and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  11. Prism Live Studio icon

    Prism Live Studio

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    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).

    33 Prism Live Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
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    Comments about Prism Live Studio as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    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.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Prism Live Studio is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • Prism Live Studio is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to OBS Studio.

    • Prism Live Studio is Free and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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    Camtasia

     233 likes
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    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, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    266 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    8

    Camtasia isn't for live broadcast.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Camtasia is a great OBS Studio alternative, some don't.

    • Camtasia is the most popular Web-based alternative to OBS Studio.

    • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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    GeForce Experience

     48 likes
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    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.

    12 GeForce Experience alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. CamStudio icon

    CamStudio

     177 likes
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    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.

    160 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    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.

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    • CamStudio is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
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    ActivePresenter

     61 likes
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    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.

    114 ActivePresenter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about ActivePresenter as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    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.
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    • This alternative is disputed. ActivePresenter is a legitimate OBS Studio alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

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