OBS Studio AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screenshot Capture Tools

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   Bandicam

    139 likes

   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.

   182 Bandicam alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Screen Recorder
   • Screenshot Capture

   Origin

   • South Korea

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Mac

   • South Korea

   

   

   

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   Bandicam vs OBS Studio Comments

   Positive comment by JustanotherMalaysian · Sep 17, 2020

   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?

   Positive comment by Guest · Sep 6, 2019

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

   Positive comment by awsomecat1234321 · Jan 24, 2021

   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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   • Bandicam is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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   SimpleScreenRecorder

    154 likes

   SimpleScreenRecorder is a Linux screen recorder that supports X11 and OpenGL. It is easy to use, feature-rich, and has a Qt-based graphical user interface. It can record the entire screen or part of it, or record OpenGL applications directly.

   168 SimpleScreenRecorder alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Screen Recorder
   • Screenshot Capture

   Platforms

   • Linux

   

   

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   SimpleScreenRecorder vs OBS Studio Comments

   Top Positive Comment by David · Mar 18, 2020

   It doesn't live stream like OBS but it's straightforward, fast and easy to use for recording videos of the screen.

   Top Negative Comment by Guest · Aug 25, 2024

   SimpleScreenRecorder is only used for offline screenrecording, not livestreaming.

   Positive comment by SevenTalents · Oct 27, 2023

   The OG of the streaming world and yet it still continues to lead the pack!

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   • SimpleScreenRecorder is Free and Open SourceOBS Studio is also Free and Open Source
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   Camtasia

    238 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.

   319 Camtasia alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Video Editor
   • Screen Recorder

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Online

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Camtasia vs OBS Studio Comments

   Negative comment by Guest · Feb 25, 2018

   Camtasia isn't for live broadcast.

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   • Camtasia is Freemium and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
   • Camtasia is a Video Editor OBS Studio is a Screen Recording
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   Action!

   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 ...

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   Nvidia App

    30 likes

   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.

   30 Nvidia App alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Screenshot Capture

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Windows

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Streamlabs Desktop

    45 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.

   38 Streamlabs Desktop alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Live Streaming
   • Video Streaming

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Streamlabs Desktop vs OBS Studio Comments

   Top Positive Comment by tangycandy · Sep 5, 2021

   I could never get OBS Studio to work, and it slowed down my Windows PC terribly. Streamlabs is a fantastic alternative.

   Top Negative Comment by Ituaf · Aug 6, 2023

   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. 

   Negative comment by ThatSourMelon · Aug 15, 2024

   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 is Freemium and Open SourceOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
   • Streamlabs Desktop is a Live Streaming OBS Studio is a Screen Recording
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   Cap

    28 likes

   Open-source tool for screen and camera capture with 4K recording, timeline editor, instant sharing via links, privacy controls, no signup, multiple layouts, custom branding, cursor options, threaded comments, self-hosting, and paid AI-powered features available.

   135 Cap alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Screen Recorder
   • Screenshot Capture

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Google Chrome
   • Debian

   • United States

   

   

   

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    Screen Studio

     19 likes

    Record macOS screens with smoothed mouse movement, zoomed click highlights, cinematic motion blur, and customizable backgrounds while integrating webcam, microphone, system sound, and easy video editing. Output in HD for instructional and promotional videos.

    141 Screen Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Screen Recorder
    • Screenshot Capture

    Origin

    • Poland
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    • Poland
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Action!

     50 likes

    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.

    115 Action! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Screen Recorder
    • Screen Casting

    Origin

    • Poland
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam

    • Poland
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Action! vs OBS Studio Comments

    Positive comment by Guest · Nov 8, 2017

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

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    • Action! is Paid and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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    CamStudio

     178 likes

    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.

    178 CamStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Screen Recorder
    • Screen Casting

    Origin

    • United States

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    • United States

    

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    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.

    CamStudio vs OBS Studio Comments

    Negative comment by ChicagoScanningMG · Jul 28, 2022

    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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    Loom

     36 likes

    Easy and free screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks. Record your camera and screen with audio directly from your Chrome browser and share the video with your team, friends, and family.

    275 Loom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Screen Recorder
    • Screenshot Capture

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    • United States

    

    

    

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    ScreenFlow

     71 likes

    Capture the contents of your entire desktop at the same time as your video camera, microphone and computer's audio. Sophisticated editing tools allow you to create incredible screencasts in no time.

    171 ScreenFlow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Screen Recorder
    • Screenshot Capture

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    • United States

    

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    ScreenFlow vs OBS Studio Comments

    Negative comment by hej · Jul 4, 2015

    Open Broadcaster is BROADCASTING, aka streaming, software. This is software for recording to disk. If someone is looking for an alternative for OBS to stream this will waste their time.

    Negative comment by Guest · Jun 2, 2021

    ScreenFlow focuses on recording only while OBS provides streaming/broadcasting capabilities.

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    • ScreenFlow is Paid and ProprietaryOBS Studio is Free and Open Source
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    Elgato Game Capture

     8 likes

    Designed for content creators, Elgato Game Capture is a professional videogame recording and live-streaming software for Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Screen Recorder
    • Screenshot Capture

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    • Germany
    • EU

    

    

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