OBS Insights | Sumble

What is OBS?

OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software) is a free and open-source, cross-platform streaming and recording program. It is commonly used for live streaming on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Live, as well as for recording screen captures, gameplay, and presentations. OBS allows users to capture video and audio from multiple sources, overlay images and text, and switch between different scenes, making it a versatile tool for content creation.

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What other technologies are related to OBS?

OBS Competitor Technologies

vMix

vMix is a live video production and streaming software that offers similar functionality to OBS, making it a direct competitor.

mentioned alongside OBS in 32% (407) of relevant job posts

SAP Virtual Studio

SAP Virtual Studio is a virtual event and live streaming platform that provides tools for producing and broadcasting live content, putting it in direct competition with OBS.

mentioned alongside OBS in 81% (84) of relevant job posts

Wirecast

Wirecast is a professional live video streaming production tool, offering similar features and functionalities as OBS, making it a competitor.

mentioned alongside OBS in 42% (139) of relevant job posts

Streamlabs

Streamlabs offers a modified version of OBS with integrated tools and features aimed at streamers, directly competing for users.

mentioned alongside OBS in 64% (60) of relevant job posts

Streamyard

Streamyard is a browser-based live streaming studio that simplifies live video production, offering an alternative to OBS for some users.

mentioned alongside OBS in 14% (85) of relevant job posts

OBS Complementary Technologies

RTMP

RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) is a protocol used for streaming media, often used by OBS to send streams to various platforms.

mentioned alongside OBS in 6% (97) of relevant job posts

NDI

NDI (Network Device Interface) is a video over IP protocol that OBS can use to receive and transmit video signals over a network, enhancing its capabilities.

mentioned alongside OBS in 5% (72) of relevant job posts