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Also covers linux and open source
This repository collects tools for live streaming, including software for broadcast, video, audio, and production workflows.
Alternatives
The Best OBS Studio Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives2 free · 21 open source
Looking for something like OBS Studio? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 21 are open source.
About OBS Studioobsproject.com
VisitOBS Studio is free, open source software for video recording and live streaming, with encoding for H.264 and AAC.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionAwesome StreamingThis repository collects tools for live streaming…Free or freemium optionShareXShareX captures or records screen areas and shares them…Another optionOwncastOwncast is free, open source software for running a live…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awesome Streaming | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Owncast | — | Yes | Web |
| 3 | ShareX | Free | Yes | Web, Windows |
| 4 | Segra | — | Yes | Web, Windows |
| 5 | MeldStudio | — | Not stated | macOS, Web, Windows |
| 6 | real-url | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | RePlays | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 8 | Vokoscreen Ng | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 9 | Background Remover | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Web App | — | Yes | — |
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Also covers open source · same kind of online tool
Owncast is free, open source software for running a live video and web chat server with existing broadcasting software.
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Also covers open source · same kind of online tool · free
ShareX captures or records screen areas and shares them, and can upload images, text, and other files to selected destinations.
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Also covers open source · same kind of online tool
Segra records gameplay through OBS and can automatically clip highlights across supported games; its page describes it as free and open source.
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MeldStudio
meldstudio.coSame kind of online tool
Meld Studio combines live streaming and recording with multistreaming, customizable overlays, and 4K recording.
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Also covers open source
real-url retrieves stream addresses and live chat from dozens of streaming platforms for use in players such as PotPlayer and flv.js.
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Also covers linux and open source
RePlays automatically records detected games and includes a clip editor for quickly sharing video highlights.
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Also covers linux and open source
vokoscreenNG is a screencast creator for Windows and Linux that records the screen, an area, or a window (Linux only), with audio from multiple sources and built-in camera support.
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Also covers open source
The OBS background removal plugin removes backgrounds in portrait video so they can be replaced during recording or streaming.
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Also covers open source
OBS-web controls OBS remotely from a browser, with scene switching and controls for starting or stopping a stream or recording.
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Also covers linux and open source
Restreamer receives video from OBS and publishes livestreams to services such as YouTube, Twitch, and Vimeo from a self-hosted server.
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Streamer.bot
streamer.botSame kind of online tool
Streamer.bot connects live stream automation with Twitch, YouTube, Kick, OBS Studio, Streamlabs, and other services.
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Also covers open source
Streamlabs Desktop is free, open source streaming software built with OBS and Electron.
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Also covers open source
OBS Blade uses the OBS WebSocket plugin to control streams and recordings from a separate app built with Flutter.
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Also covers open source
LiveStreamDVR automatically records livestreams, according to its repository description.
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Also covers open source
gInk is Windows software for annotating the screen during presentations, demonstrations, or other work beside on-screen content.
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Also covers open source
Strem automates streamer workflows by connecting triggers and tasks to actions in other apps, with Windows listed as its official platform.
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Also covers open source
LiveDraw lets users draw or mark over the screen in real time while presenting dynamic content, according to its repository description.
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Also covers open source
Chat Downloader retrieves chat messages from livestreams, videos, clips, and past broadcasts without authentication, with Python installation options.
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Also covers open source
ScreenREC is a web-based screen recorder; its repository describes a privacy-focused project with no ads, time limits, or data collection.
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Also covers open source · free
Moblin provides an iOS app for livestreaming in real life, according to its repository description.
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Also covers open source
Full featured Twitch chat alternative to fill gaps from the official one.
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Also covers open source
This Windows screen annotation project is a fork of gInk, according to its repository description.
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Streamrecorder
streamrecorder.ioSame kind of online tool
StreamRecorder records live streams from 19 platforms automatically through a browser-based service that requires no installation.
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What is the best alternative to OBS Studio?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to OBS Studio are Awesome Streaming, Owncast, and ShareX.
Is there a free alternative to OBS Studio?
Yes. ShareX and Moblin are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to OBS Studio?
Yes: Awesome Streaming, Owncast, ShareX, and Segra.
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