OBS vs. Switcher Studio Comparison


OBS Open Broadcaster Software	Switcher Studio Switcher	+	+
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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 Switcher Studio lets you capture video from multiple camera angles — and edit it in real time — helping you connect with your community in the most engaging way yet. Stream it live or record it for later. Captivate your audience with content that matters — and make it look amazing. No need to buy, lug, or learn big equipment. Switcher works with iPhones and iPads. Switcher's so intuitive that anyone can create stunning video. Forget hiring outside producers or videographers. They say every minute of edited video takes one hour of editing. With live-editing, every minute takes, well, one minute. Video — live or recorded, internal or external — lets you share the moment, no matter what the moment holds.
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 Anyone who wants to capture live streams from multiple camera angles and stitch them together
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 View more images or videos		Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos
Pricing No information available. Free Version Free Trial		Pricing $65/month Every plan includes the Switcher Studio iOS app and all of our core features: powerful live video editing software, seamless integrations, built-in interactivity, a suite of creator tools, and way more. 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 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.5 / 5 ease 4.3 / 5 features 4.5 / 5 design 4.8 / 5 support 4.7 / 5 Read all reviews
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 from Real Users Pros Ease of use. I can now use other cameras and other switcher devices for even more seamless live streaming and taping of our church services Mobile, Easy to learn, Full of with the must features that a livestream requires, Touch Screen Interface Sleek, dynamic app design; reliable, stable UI; LOTS of dynamic, sophisticated ways to polish the little details. Support team is exceptionally communicative and leadership listens carefully to user feedback. Very easy to connect remote cameras. Multistreaming, horizontal/vertical video options and enhanced video call-in experiences have made a great product even greater. I really like the ability to have multiple cameras to choose from without having to have multiple camera operators - the DJI integration makes it even better. I also like the WIFI connectivity, allowing me to place my cameras in the best position without having to worry about getting wires to them or wires being in walkways or aesthetically intrusive. I really enjoyed the like for like familiarity. Having a powerful processor helped to have a much slicker environment to interact with, which meant importing assets, adding sources and more felt much faster than the iPad Pro counterpart. Recording video and live-streaming felt just as natural and familiar as I was used to having on iOS. There’s also scope for much more connectivity on Mac OS and I look forward to seeing how the app grows in the Apple ecosystem. When Covid started, I wasn’t able to have people come to my podcast studio and faced an immense challenge. I needed to become mobile. I looked far and wide for alternatives and I was not satisfied with some of my options. I found switcher studio and it completely changed my business. I’m able to produce extremely high quality production, fast, efficiently and convenient for my clients. I could show up to them, set up and give him a full broadcast that would have taken several hours and thousands of dollars. I use switcher studio in every production i do and it has completely changed my quality of life and the life of my family and business. Thank you!
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 Switcher Founded: 2014 United States www.switcherstudio.com
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Categories Live Streaming Screen Recording Video Recording Webcam		Categories Live Shopping Live Streaming Podcast Video Editing Video Marketing Virtual Event Platforms Web Conferencing Webcam Webinar Worship
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 Show More Features 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 Show More Features Podcast Features Audio Editing Tools Audio Recording Audio to Text Transcription Brand Safety Create Cover Art Distribution Tools Import / Export Live Broadcasting Market Intelligence Monetization / Advertising Management Podcast Web Hosting Reporting / Analytics Sounds Effects / Music Subscriber Management Supports Multiple Hosts/Guests Video Support Video Editing Features 3D Video Editing Audio Tools Brand Overlay Collaboration Media Library Social Sharing Speed Adjustment Split / Merge Supports HD Resolution Text Overlay Video Capture Video Stabilization Video Marketing Features Analytics / Reporting Chat / Messaging Customizable Branding Customizable CTAs Lead Capture Media Library Multi-Platform Distribution ROI Tracking Social Sharing Templates Video Editing Virtual Event Platforms Features Alerts/Notifications Attendee Management Customizable Branding Event Management File Sharing Lead Capture Live Audio/Video Chat Live Text Chat Mobile Access Moderation Pre-made Templates Presentation Tools Q&A Reporting/Analytics Social Media Promotion Surveys/Polls Virtual Booths Virtual Lobby Web Conferencing Features Electronic Hand Raising Mobile Access On-Demand Webcasting Presentation Streaming Presentation Tools Private Chat Real-Time Chat Record & Playback Ability Screen Sharing Two-Way Audio & Video Video Conferencing Whiteboard Webinar Features Alerts/Notifications Customizable Branding Event Management Live Chat Multi-Presenter On-Demand Webinars Polls / Voting Q & A Reporting/Analytics Screen Sharing Social Media Promotion
Integrations Facebook Facebook Live YouTube Chatterino DLive DialogLoop GhostPrompter HaloVoice Krisp MyOwnConference OneAccord Pop!_OS PromoTix Restream Stagetimer Streamer.bot Twitch Univid Vimeo Show More Integrations View All 43 Integrations		Integrations Facebook Facebook Live YouTube Chatterino DLive DialogLoop GhostPrompter HaloVoice Krisp MyOwnConference OneAccord Pop!_OS PromoTix Restream Stagetimer Streamer.bot Twitch Univid Vimeo Show More Integrations View All 6 Integrations
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