OBS

OBS

Open Broadcaster Software
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About

Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. Download and start streaming quickly and easily on Windows, Mac or Linux. High performance real time video/audio capturing and mixing. Create scenes made up of multiple sources including window captures, images, text, browser windows, webcams, capture cards and more. Set up an unlimited number of scenes you can switch between seamlessly via custom transitions. Intuitive audio mixer with per-source filters such as noise gate, noise suppression, and gain. Take full control with VST plugin support. Powerful and easy to use configuration options. Add new Sources, duplicate existing ones, and adjust their properties effortlessly. Streamlined Settings panel gives you access to a wide array of configuration options to tweak every aspect of your broadcast or recording. Modular 'Dock' UI allows you to rearrange the layout exactly as you like. You can even pop out each individual Dock to its own window.

About

ScreenRec is a free screen recorder for Windows, Linux, and Mac that lets you capture your screen, webcam, microphone, and system audio in one place. It is useful for tutorials, training, product demos, customer support, remote work, online teaching, software walkthroughs, and everyday business communication. ScreenRec also offers free cloud storage, no watermark, and no recording time limit, making it practical for both short video messages and longer instructional recordings. After each recording, it generates a unique sharing link, so you can send videos instantly without manually uploading large files. Users can also capture screenshots, create visual explanations, and share content privately with coworkers, clients, students, or customers. Its simple interface helps reduce the time spent on lengthy emails and unnecessary meetings by allowing users to show processes, explain problems, and provide feedback directly on screen.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Anyone interested in free and open source software for video recording and live streaming

Audience

ScreenRec is meant for screen recording, screenshot capture, video messaging, tutorials, training, customer support, software demos, remote work, and team communication.

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$8/Month & $4/Month for Annual
The Basic Plan also known as Free Forever Plan is activated as soon as you Sign up with a valid email. This plan is for personal use only. With Free Forever Plan you get:
2 GB Cloud Storage, Unlimited Recording length, No Watermark, Up to 720p recording quality, Screen, camera & audio recording, Screenshots + Annotations,

Pro Plan ($8/Month, $4 if you Pay Annual Charges Upfront) includes:
Everything in Free Forever, 50 GB Cloud Storage, Business use allowed, Up to 1080p recording quality, Pause & resume recording, Skip recording countdown, Smooth 60 FPS recording, Highlighting the cursor, etc.

Premium Plan ($81/Month and $49/Month if you Pay Annual Charges Upfront) includes:
200 GB Cloud Storage, Plus everything Pro Plan offers, Up to 4K recording quality, 5 User Seats, Centralized Billing, 1200 Dictation Minutes per month, Priority Support
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.6 / 5
ease 3.8 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.1 / 5
support 3.9 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.9 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Can do everything you want and more. The greatest piece of open source software I know. Nothing bad to say about it.
  • I mainly use this for live streaming on Twitch and YouTube. I love the fact that it is free to use and for me it is the best software to use for anyone who is looking to live stream or record. It is also great for those people who do podcasts.
  • Has many features like adding input and output. Free software with these features. Available on multiple OS Windows, Mac and Linux.
  • -They have a very clear tutorial on their website -Once you have everything set up, it is very easy to use the exact same settings by saving profiles and scenes -Automatically exports your videos to a folder you choose -Very versatile in usage -It's free
  • Highly customizable - You can install plugins, and edit OBS as you like. Open source. Totally free - you don't need to pay a single penny. Integration with streaming services (Twitch, YouTube, etc.)

Cons

  • Nothing bad to say about it, really. The documentation and error handling could be improved, but given some time they probably will.
  • I do not think it is the easiest software to adjust to and there is a slight learning curve but once I took the time to learn all the features and how to use them it became the perfect software for me. I also think it lacks features that allow for people to easily set up their live streams.
  • Bad user interface. Hard to use. Very heavy on CPU and GPU.
  • -Learning curve -It's a very heavy software, so not every computer can handle running OBS and getting smooth results
  • No cons for me, at least. I haven't found any issues.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • As a software developer, I primarily use ScreenRec when there is a problem that I can't explain with screenshots or written steps. I can replicate the bug, capture exactly what occurs on screen and describe what I thought should have happened throughout the process. This provides other developers with a lot more context than a short ticket description. It can also be helpful when reviewing a feature or handing it off to another developer. I can easily share a link to the recording, rather than uploading a video file, and indicate what still needs to be done.
  • When I'm installing software or making critical adjustments that I might need to do again, I use ScreenRec. I don't want to remember all the steps or write them all down, so I record them as I'm doing them and explain the settings as I go. The cloud storage and sharing link are helpful, as I can store the recording for future use or share it with others who need to do the same setup. I also appreciate the lack of a watermark and not having to be limited to very short recordings.
  • ScreenRec is lightweight, doesn’t impose a watermark, and works well for all members of my team using different operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac. Above all, it offers unlimited screen recording, which makes video communication among team members much easier and saves loads of time.
  • The recording process using ScreenRec is simple and I don't have to spend a lot of time tweaking a lot of technical settings before I start recording. I also like the screen and voice recording feature as it helps to make the explanation more natural. When I need to show someone how to do something, and why it is important, ScreenRec is a great tool. The other benefit is that the recordings can be shared in a timely fashion using cloud link. This is useful if the same question is asked more than once as I can send a video that I have already created rather than re-explain the process.
  • ScreenRec is simple to set up and does not require much time to learn. It is simple to record the screen with microphone or webcam sound and convenient to share the finished videos. The absence of watermarks and recording time limits is also beneficial for longer tutorials and training videos.

Cons

  • So far, I didn't find any shortcoming that can be listed here.
  • The editing and annotation features are not as good as they could be, particularly when I want to take out a little error or make one setting more prominent.
  • The Free Forever plan offers 720p recording. While this is sufficient for routine communication, it may not be enough for more professional communication where higher video quality is required.
  • The editing side is quite simple, as compared to dedicated video editing software.
  • The editing tools are rather limited. If you are in search for a tools that ensures advanced effects, editing and annotations, ScreenRec offers only basic annotation and editing.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Open Broadcaster Software
United States
obsproject.com

Company Information

ScreenRec
Founded: 2018
Bulgaria
screenrec.com

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Categories

Categories

Screen Recording Features

Annotations / Drawing
Audio Capture
Backup
Collaboration Tools
File Sharing
Multi-Screen Recording
Screen Capture
Speech-to-Text
Video Editing
YouTube Uploading

Live Streaming Features

Access Control
Audience Analytics
Audience Engagement
Browser-based
Customizable Branding
Encoding
Event Scheduling
Live Streaming Production
Moderation
Monetization Tools
Multi-Screen / Split-Screen
Multiple Camera Feeds
Multistreaming
Session Recording
Social Media Integration
Streaming Platform Integration

Screen Recording Features

Annotations / Drawing
Audio Capture
Backup
Collaboration Tools
File Sharing
Multi-Screen Recording
Screen Capture
Speech-to-Text
Video Editing
YouTube Uploading

Integrations

YouTube
AlterCam
AnyMiro
Chatterino
DialogLoop
Facebook Live
GhostPrompter
Lumia Stream
MultiTV
OneAccord
Orato Flow
PhoneLiveStreaming
PromoTix
Restream
SavePoint Station Manager
Stagetimer
Visibox
Vozard

Integrations

YouTube
AlterCam
AnyMiro
Chatterino
DialogLoop
Facebook Live
GhostPrompter
Lumia Stream
MultiTV
OneAccord
Orato Flow
PhoneLiveStreaming
PromoTix
Restream
SavePoint Station Manager
Stagetimer
Visibox
Vozard
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