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Alternatives

The best OBS Studio alternatives

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.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
OBS Studio (the app you have)Free and open sourceMac, Windows, Linux-
Screen StudioPaid licenceAppleyou want something simpler
ShareXFree and open sourceWindowsyou want a close match
CleanShot XCleanShot Basic $35 one-timeAppleyou would rather not pay a subscription
VIDEOSHOW Screen Recorder,Video RecorderFreeAppleyou need it on iPhone
Record it! :Free downloadAppleyou need it on iPhone
DU RecorderFree downloadAppleyou need it on iPhone
App Screen RecorderFree downloadAppleyou need it on iPhone
ShottrFree to use with most featuresAppleyou use Apple devices
2

ShareX

Free and open source

Free, open-source Windows screenshot and screen recording tool with annotation, automation and uploads to many services.

FreeWindows
3

CleanShot X

CleanShot Basic $35 one-time

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.

Pay onceMac
8

Shottr

Free to use with most features

Lightweight Mac screenshot tool with annotation, scrolling capture, OCR, pixel measuring and colour picking; free to use.

Pick it if you use Apple devices.

Free planMac

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.

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