OBS Studio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Live Streaming Tools and Services

The best Live Streaming alternative to OBS Studio is XSplit Broadcaster, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to OBS Studio and many of them are Live Streaming Tools and Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Live Streaming Tools and Service alternatives to OBS Studio are GPU Screen Recorder, Streamlabs Desktop, Prism Live Studio and Camtasia.

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  1. XSplit Broadcaster icon

    XSplit Broadcaster

     58 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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.
    XSplit Broadcaster icon
    XSplit Broadcaster icon

    • Most users think XSplit Broadcaster is a great OBS Studio alternative.

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

    Streamlabs Desktop

     43 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Streamlabs Desktop as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Top Positive Comment
    tangycandy
    0

    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
    Negative
    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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    Streamlabs Desktop icon
    Streamlabs Desktop icon

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

    • Streamlabs Desktop is Freemium and Open SourceOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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  6. Prism Live Studio icon

    Prism Live Studio

     14 likes

    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

    Application type

    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.

    Prism Live Studio icon
    Prism Live Studio icon

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

    • Prism Live Studio is Free and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  7. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     233 likes

    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.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about Camtasia as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Guest
    Negative
    8

    Camtasia isn't for live broadcast.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Camtasia icon

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

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

    GeForce Experience

     48 likes

    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

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Vimeo Livestream icon

    Vimeo Livestream

     43 likes

    A video live streaming platform that allows it's customers to broadcast live video content online, and viewers to play the content via an internet connected device.

    76 Vimeo Livestream alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
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    Comments about Vimeo Livestream as an Alternative to OBS Studio
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Livestream has only accurate to their own site. You cant't stream to others sites with this app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Vimeo Livestream icon
    Vimeo Livestream icon

    • Most users think Vimeo Livestream is a great OBS Studio alternative.

    • Vimeo Livestream is Paid and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
  11. Wirecast icon

    Wirecast

     14 likes

    Wirecast software lets you produce professional-looking live events with just a camera, an internet connection and a computer. Stream or record live internet shows, broadcast breaking news or sporting events, stream live concerts, transmit church services, corporate meetings...

    27 Wirecast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    vMix

     6 likes

    vMix is a Software Video Mixer and Switcher that utilises the latest advances in computer hardware to provide live HD video mixing, a task previously only possible on expensive dedicated hardware mixers.

    25 vMix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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