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Indie alternatives to OBS Studio
4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what OBS Studio does, 2 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streamlabs | Free plan | – | – | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Web |
| StreamYard | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Ecamm Live | Paid | – | – | Mac |
| vMix | Paid | – | – | Windows |
The alternatives
1. Streamlabs
Live streaming software and tools for creators
Streaming software and creator tools including alerts, overlays, tipping and a desktop broadcasting app.
Free plan · Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Web · Website ↗
2. StreamYard
Live streaming studio in the browser
Browser-based studio for live streaming and recording with guests to YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and more.
Free plan · Web · Website ↗
3. Ecamm Live
Live streaming and video production for Mac
Mac app for live streaming and recording with scenes, overlays, guests and screen sharing.
Paid · Mac · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to OBS Studio?
Yes. 2 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Streamlabs and StreamYard.
Which OBS Studio alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Streamlabs and Ecamm Live. On Windows: Streamlabs and vMix. On iPhone and iPad: Streamlabs. On Android: Streamlabs. On the web: Streamlabs and StreamYard.
What makes these alternatives to OBS Studio “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as OBS Studio.
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