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 Streamlabs Desktop, which is both free and Open Source. 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 ScreenRec, Camtasia, Bandicam and XSplit Broadcaster.

OBS Studio alternatives are mainly Screen Recorders but may also be Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Casting Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of OBS Studio.

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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder

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Streamlabs Desktop
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Freemium • Open Source
Live Streaming Tools and Service
Screenshot Capture Tool
Audio Recorder
Mac
Windows
27 Streamlabs Desktop alternatives
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.
- - Streamlabs Desktop is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to OBS Studio.
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Streamlabs Desktop Features
1. Chroma Key / Green ScreenStreamlabs Desktop supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
2. Live Video EffectsStreamlabs Desktop lets you edit your video input in real time to apply new image values or add filters.
3. Multi-streamingWith Streamlabs Desktop you can live streaming to multiple channels simultaneously.
4. Custom overlaysStreamlabs Desktop allows you to add custom images or videos on top of your composition.
5. RTMP Live StreamingStreamlabs Desktop supports the Real Time Messaging Protocol to connect an encoder with a server.
6. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
7. Dark ModeStreamlabs Desktop supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Live Broadcasting
Intuitive Interface
Customizable
Stream Capture
Gaming-focused
Restream.io integration
Twitch Integration
Game Streaming
Streaming
Comments about Streamlabs Desktop as a Alternative to OBS Studio
Most users think Streamlabs Desktop is a great OBS Studio alternative.
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tangycandy
I could never get OBS Studio to work, and it slowed down my Windows PC terribly. Streamlabs is a fantastic alternative.
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Henry Makov
Best streaming software ever. Activity feed, donations, stream drafts, and plenty of other features.

A bit hard to understand an interface, but it still very convinient.
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Ituaf
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.
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senpai
Use "Lightstream" or original OBS instead of "Streamlabs".
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Katt Phloxworthy
Steamlabs OBS is too "kitchen-sinky" with basic streaming functionality and does not offer or allow for the inclusion of advanced functionality for advanced users.
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ScreenRec
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Free • Proprietary
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Windows
Linux
Mac
120 ScreenRec alternatives
If you spend too much time on email and chat, try sending instant video messages and screenshots with ScreenRec. You'll get your point across faster and save precious hours.
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ScreenRec Features
1. LightweightScreenRec consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Annotate ScreenshotEdit and annotate a screenshot with various editing tools and options.
3. Screen SharingYou can use ScreenRec to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Full-page ScreenshotScreenRec can capture complete (scrolling) web pages from your web browser.
5. Ad-freeScreenRec doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Desktop SharingScreenRec enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
7. Privacy focusedScreenRec is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
No Watermark
Live video recording
Record HD screen
Edit screenshots
Comments about ScreenRec as a Alternative to OBS Studio
Almost everyone thinks ScreenRec is a great OBS Studio alternative.
Edita Armenulic
OBS is complex and works well for professionals. For people who want a simple and lightweight screen recorder, ScreenRec is a better option.
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Erna Lorenz
I mainly use it to create short instructional videos for my students. ScreenRec is perfect for educationist who are working from home or employed at online educational institutes.
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ND Salinas
ScreenRec is good for low end PCs. I personally found it much lighter than other free screen recording applications I was using earlier.
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Richard SS
Always preferred ScreenRec over all other free screen recorders because it is lightweight and records computer screen without watermark. I mainly use it for my Linux system.
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Berta Wesner
OBS is good but I like ScreenRec more because is more lightweight and gives HD PC screen recording without lags.
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Camtasia
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Paid • Proprietary
Video Editor
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Mac
Windows
220 Camtasia alternatives
Produce videos for the web using the industry-leading H.264 format. No tweaks or technospeak, just sparkling HD-quality video with compact file sizes...every single time. Two existing production presets (blog and web) and three new presets (YouTube, HD display, and Screencast.
- - Camtasia is the most popular commercial alternative to OBS Studio.
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Camtasia Features
1. Chroma Key / Green ScreenCamtasia supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
Built-in Screen Capture
Built-in editor
Capture Video
Image Annotations
Interface Overlay
Support for HD videos
Graphical component
Swiping from all window edges
Comments about Camtasia as a Alternative to OBS Studio
Some users think Camtasia is a great OBS Studio alternative, some don't.
Guest
Camtasia isn't for live broadcast.
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Bandicam
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Freemium • Proprietary
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Windows
131 Bandicam alternatives
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 that uses the DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan graphic technologies.
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Bandicam Features
1. Works OfflineBandicam can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Chroma Key / Green ScreenBandicam supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
3. LightweightBandicam consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Record desktop activity
Capture Video
FPS counter
Full video recording
Live recording
Voice Recording
Game Benchmarking
Dynamic retargeting
Webcam overlays
GIF recording
Comments about Bandicam as a Alternative to OBS Studio
Some users think Bandicam is a great OBS Studio alternative, some don't.
sedeti
It has a giant watermark shoved in the middle of the screen
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JustanotherMalaysian
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?
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Guest
It captures screen is a very easy way. No conflicts with GeForce or any other device.
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awsomecat1234321
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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XSplit Broadcaster
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Freemium • Proprietary
Live Streaming Tools and Service
Windows
46 XSplit Broadcaster alternatives
XSplit Broadcaster is a desktop application designed to make your multimedia broadcasting and recording a lot easier and more fun to do. With its live output broadcasting feature, you can self-produce video broadcasts, conferences, distance learning courses, campus-wide...
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XSplit Broadcaster Features
1. Virtual camera outputUse the output from XSplit Broadcaster as your webcam's primary video source.
2. Support for Multiple MonitorsXSplit Broadcaster supports the use of multiple displays.
Mix Music
Live Broadcasting
Built-in editor
Game Streaming
Promotion 😀
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Comments about XSplit Broadcaster as a Alternative to OBS Studio
Most users think XSplit Broadcaster is a great OBS Studio alternative.
Guest
Fantastic tool, but it's not available on linux and mac unlike obs which is available on all 3 major platforms
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Guest
Lots of live-streamers use both XSplit and OBS to achieve the same goal
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Guest
But it don't works on a mac osx! :(
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VokoscreenNG
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screen Casting Tool
Audio Recorder
Windows
Linux
147 VokoscreenNG alternatives
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.
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VokoscreenNG Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsVokoscreenNG supports the use of multiple displays.
2. LightweightVokoscreenNG consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Works OfflineVokoscreenNG can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Ad-freeVokoscreenNG doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in VokoscreenNG without registration.
6. No TrackingVokoscreenNG will not track you or use your personal data.
Record videos
Text Overlays
Comments about VokoscreenNG as a Alternative to OBS Studio
Most users think VokoscreenNG is a great OBS Studio alternative.
apranaxfort
It's easier to use especially for some simple recordings you don't need to setup scenes like you do in OBS.
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somerandomperson
It has very limited functionality (such as no audio recording) if you use wayland.
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CamStudio
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Free • Open Source
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Screen Casting Tool
Windows
PortableApps.com
141 CamStudio alternatives
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.
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CamStudio Features
1. PortableCamStudio can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Capture Video
Discontinued
The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 2.7 r316, released in May 2015, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.
Warning
As described on VirusTotal comment (https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/1ddb733efb11769a05cc735d555e9a4df92c4cdf29fa47ea3864e57e67dcf884/analysis/1411383540/): if you download CamStudio from SourceForge.net, the VirusTotal results are 0/53. After installing this SF version, it immediately says that there is an update available. When the link is clicked, it takes you to camstudio.org, which has a zip file that, scanned with VirusTotal, gives you 15/53 result. So do NOT download and install the "update": it's a malware. Installer as of 09/22/2014.

Comments about CamStudio as a Alternative to OBS Studio
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ChicagoScanningMG
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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