ShareX
Free and open sourceFree, open-source Windows screenshot and screen recording tool with annotation, automation and uploads to many services.
Free, open-source recording and live streaming. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.
Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBS Studio (the app you have) | Free and open source | Mac, Windows, Linux | - |
| Screen Studio | Paid licence | Apple | you want something simpler |
| ShareX | Free and open source | Windows | you want a close match |
| CleanShot X | CleanShot Basic $35 one-time | Apple | you would rather not pay a subscription |
| VIDEOSHOW Screen Recorder,Video Recorder | Free | Apple | you need it on iPhone |
| Record it! : | Free download | Apple | you need it on iPhone |
| DU Recorder | Free download | Apple | you need it on iPhone |
| App Screen Recorder | Free download | Apple | you need it on iPhone |
| Shottr | Free to use with most features | Apple | you use Apple devices |
Screen recordings that look professionally edited, automatically.
Pick it if you want something simpler and you use Apple devices.
Free, open-source Windows screenshot and screen recording tool with annotation, automation and uploads to many services.
Mac screenshot and screen recording app with annotation, scrolling capture, OCR and instant cloud sharing links.
Pick it if you would rather not pay a subscription and you use Apple devices.
Free screen recorder.
Pick it if you need it on iPhone.
Screen recorder for iPhone and iPad.
Pick it if you need it on iPhone.
Screen recorder and live streaming tool.
Pick it if you need it on iPhone.
Record your iPhone screen with audio and face-cam reactions.
Pick it if you need it on iPhone.
Lightweight Mac screenshot tool with annotation, scrolling capture, OCR, pixel measuring and colour picking; free to use.
Pick it if you use Apple devices.
We matched these apps to OBS Studio by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.