OBS Studio replaces 44 paid apps
One open-source tool, 44 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseGPL-2.0
runsyour server
setupnot verified by us yet — check the repo README
facts verified 2026-08-29
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all CineSend alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Iconik alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Vidyard alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Arcade alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Escourtly alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Sendspark alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Vimeo alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Rendemo alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Revid AI alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Supademo alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Scribe alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Shade alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Guidde alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Tango alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all BlitzReels alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Frame.io alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Descript alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Kapwing alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all VEED alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Zencastr alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all CapCut alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Netflix alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Teleprompter.com alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Castos alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Loom alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Podbean alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Krisp alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Subclip alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Tella alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Zight alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all VidNotes alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all AudioFetcher alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all diclip alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Camtasia alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Captivate alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all CleanShot X alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all InVideo alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Libsyn alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all OpusClip alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Pictory alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all RedCircle alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all Screen Studio alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all ScreenFlow alternatives →
The industry-standard free software for live streaming and screen recording with scenes, filters, and plugins.
the verdict →all SquadCast alternatives →last updated 2026-08-29 · up to $20,220/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list