Top 10 OBS Alternatives

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OBS Studio

But OBS is not very easy to use, especially for beginners. So, if you find yourself trying to figure out how out how OBS works it may be time to consider using an alternative. The following are some of the best OBS alternatives to choose from.

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DemoCreator

Wondershare DemoCreator is perhaps the best OBS alternative on this list. You can use it to record the screen, but it also comes with a built-in editor to make as many changes to the video as you want. DemoCreator can record the full screen, a specified section of the screen and the webcam. The editing suit allows you to add text, annotations, cursor effects and more.

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3

XSplit

XSplit is actually two types of programs; a Broadcaster and a Gamecatser bundled together. It is the only tool on this list that is very similar to OBS in terms of features and functionality. It can be used for both recording a live streaming and it will live stream gameplay directly to the most popular streaming sites like YouTube and Twitch.

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BandiCam

Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder for Windows that can make a great alternative to OBS. It is also a favorite of many gamers as it allows for the recording of gameplay at 144FPS in resolutions of up to 4k UHD. It also has a number of editing features that can be used to remove unwanted parts of the video.

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Action

Action is a gameplay recorder that will work with just about any type of graphics cards including Nvidia, DirectX and OpenGL. This OBS similar software also has numerous other features that you may not find on OBS such as slow-motion recording and mobile support. It will also support screen shot recording.

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Lightstream

Lightstream is a free cloud-based program that you can use instead of OBS. It has numerus useful features including integration with other popular tools like Streamlabs. It also allows for the use of scenes and overlays, similar to the ones you would find on OBS. But it is considerably easier to use, with a very navigable user interface.

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7

ShareX

Like OBS ShareX is also an open-source solution. Despite the fact that it is completely free to use, ShareX has numerous features. But this tool is mostly useful to more advanced users as you may find that it is more difficult to use than even OBS. If you can figure it out though, you would benefit from the robust recording and editing features.

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ShadowPlay

Shadowplay comes with the Nvidia GeForce graphics cards. It is primarily targeted at gamers, making it the most similar software to OBS studio. Since it is essentially a mix of hardware and software, it is the only option you should choose if you want a solution that will not significantly affect the performance of the game.

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ActivePresenter

ActivePresenter is a free OBS alternative software for recording that has numerous very useful recording and editing features. With it, you can record the full screen, a specified region, microphone, computer sound and the webcam and then upload the videos directly to YouTube and other video sharing sites. But its simple tools may not be ideal for gameplay recording, which is why ActivePresenter is more useful for recording tutorials and how-to videos.

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Icecream Screen Recorder

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Movavi Screen Recorder

Movavi Screen recorder is a simple to use program that is designed to capture both images and video on your screen. You can use it to capture the screen, audio and webcam all at the same time and then upload the videos directly to YouTube and other sites.

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