OBS Studio
Record your screen and camera or stream live, with scenes you switch between.
- Video
- Tools
- Free
- Added 29 October 2026
- Open source, instead of Camtasia
- Starter kit for a YouTube channel
Alternatives to OBS Studio
All of Tools
CapToolsFreemiumAn open source screen recorder for quick, shareable videos.
Screen StudioToolsPaidA Mac screen recorder that adds smooth zooms and cursor motion for you.
film-grab.comFILMGRABToolsFreeA library of film stills, scene by scene, for cinematography reference.
CapCutToolsFreemiumQuick video editing with captions, templates and effects for social posts.
DaVinci ResolveToolsFreemiumEditing, colour, effects and audio in one app, with a generous free version.
EffectCraftToolsFreeMotion graphics and visual effects with layers and keyframes, rebuilt in Rust.
FilmCraftToolsFreeA Premiere-style editor: source and program monitors, a multitrack timeline and the usual trims.
HandBrakeToolsFreeShrink and convert videos with ready-made presets for phones and the web.
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