OBS vs. Switcher Studio Comparison


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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 Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Not Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Not Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
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 Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Not Supported		Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Not Supported		API Offers API Not Supported
Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos		Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos
Pricing No information available. Free Version Supported Free Trial Not Supported		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 Not Supported Free Trial Supported
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 Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported
Company Information Open Broadcaster Software United States obsproject.com		Company Information Switcher Founded: 2014 United States www.switcherstudio.com
Alternatives Switcher Studio Switcher		Alternatives Live Cut Switcher Ping Pong Labs GmbH
Screencapt ASCOMP Software		ManyCam Visicom Media
StreamYard		Restream
EaseUS RecExperts EaseUS		Ecamm Live Ecamm Network
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Categories Live Streaming Supported Screen Recording Supported Video Recording Supported Webcam Supported		Categories Live Shopping Supported Live Streaming Supported Podcast Supported Video Editing Supported Video Marketing Supported Virtual Event Platforms Supported Web Conferencing Supported Webcam Supported Webinar Supported Worship Supported
Live Streaming Features Access Control Not Supported Audience Analytics Not Supported Audience Engagement Not Supported Browser-based Not Supported Customizable Branding Not Supported Encoding Not Supported Event Scheduling Not Supported Live Streaming Production Not Supported Moderation Not Supported Monetization Tools Not Supported Multi-Screen / Split-Screen Not Supported Multiple Camera Feeds Not Supported Multistreaming Not Supported Session Recording Not Supported Social Media Integration Not Supported Streaming Platform Integration Supported Show More Features Screen Recording Features Annotations / Drawing Not Supported Audio Capture Supported Backup Not Supported Collaboration Tools Not Supported File Sharing Not Supported Multi-Screen Recording Supported Screen Capture Supported Speech-to-Text Not Supported Video Editing Not Supported YouTube Uploading Not Supported		Live Streaming Features Access Control Supported Audience Analytics Not Supported Audience Engagement Not Supported Browser-based Not Supported Customizable Branding Supported Encoding Supported Event Scheduling Supported Live Streaming Production Supported Moderation Supported Monetization Tools Supported Multi-Screen / Split-Screen Supported Multiple Camera Feeds Supported Multistreaming Supported Session Recording Supported Social Media Integration Supported Streaming Platform Integration Supported Show More Features Podcast Features Audio Editing Tools Supported Audio Recording Supported Audio to Text Transcription Not Supported Brand Safety Not Supported Create Cover Art Not Supported Distribution Tools Supported Import / Export Supported Live Broadcasting Supported Market Intelligence Not Supported Monetization / Advertising Management Not Supported Podcast Web Hosting Not Supported Reporting / Analytics Not Supported Sounds Effects / Music Supported Subscriber Management Not Supported Supports Multiple Hosts/Guests Supported Video Support Supported Video Editing Features 3D Video Editing Supported Audio Tools Supported Brand Overlay Not Supported Collaboration Not Supported Media Library Not Supported Social Sharing Supported Speed Adjustment Supported Split / Merge Not Supported Supports HD Resolution Not Supported Text Overlay Not Supported Video Capture Supported Video Stabilization Not Supported Video Marketing Features Analytics / Reporting Supported Chat / Messaging Not Supported Customizable Branding Not Supported Customizable CTAs Supported Lead Capture Not Supported Media Library Supported Multi-Platform Distribution Supported ROI Tracking Supported Social Sharing Supported Templates Supported Video Editing Supported Virtual Event Platforms Features Alerts/Notifications Supported Attendee Management Supported Customizable Branding Supported Event Management Supported File Sharing Supported Lead Capture Supported Live Audio/Video Chat Supported Live Text Chat Supported Mobile Access Supported Moderation Supported Pre-made Templates Supported Presentation Tools Supported Q&A Not Supported Reporting/Analytics Not Supported Social Media Promotion Supported Surveys/Polls Not Supported Virtual Booths Not Supported Virtual Lobby Supported Web Conferencing Features Electronic Hand Raising Not Supported Mobile Access Supported On-Demand Webcasting Supported Presentation Streaming Supported Presentation Tools Supported Private Chat Supported Real-Time Chat Supported Record & Playback Ability Supported Screen Sharing Supported Two-Way Audio & Video Supported Video Conferencing Supported Whiteboard Not Supported Webinar Features Alerts/Notifications Supported Customizable Branding Supported Event Management Not Supported Live Chat Not Supported Multi-Presenter Supported On-Demand Webinars Supported Polls / Voting Supported Q & A Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Screen Sharing Supported Social Media Promotion Supported
Integrations Facebook Supported Facebook Live Supported YouTube Supported AnyMiro Supported Basket Score Supported Chatterino Supported DLive Supported GhostPrompter Supported HaloVoice Supported Lumia Stream Supported Mix It Up Supported MultiTV Supported MyOwnConference Supported Portfolio Supported Restream Supported SAMMI Supported SavePoint Station Manager Supported Shopify Not Supported Visibox Supported Show More Integrations View All 45 Integrations		Integrations Facebook Supported Facebook Live Supported YouTube Supported AnyMiro Not Supported Basket Score Not Supported Chatterino Not Supported DLive Not Supported GhostPrompter Not Supported HaloVoice Not Supported Lumia Stream Not Supported Mix It Up Not Supported MultiTV Not Supported MyOwnConference Not Supported Portfolio Not Supported Restream Not Supported SAMMI Not Supported SavePoint Station Manager Not Supported Shopify Supported Visibox Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 6 Integrations
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