# Bandicam vs OBS Studio Comparison | | Bandicam | OBS Studio | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 42 | 135 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (70.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (69.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Bandicam **Not enough data** ### OBS Studio Pros: - Ease of Use (13 reviews) - Screen Recording (10 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (8 reviews) - Recording Issues (4 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Bandicam | OBS Studio | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (39 reviews) | 9.0 (104 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (39 reviews) | 8.1 (105 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (31 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.5 (18 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (33 reviews) | 8.0 (70 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (39 reviews) | 9.0 (93 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Bandicam #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Bandicam Screen Recorder Price: Free Trial Description: A free trial of Bandicam is available. Key Features: - Screen recording - Game/webcam recording - Scheduled Recording [Learn more about Bandicam](https://www.g2.com/products/bandicam/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes ### OBS Studio #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Screen and Video Capture | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bandicam** | 9.1/10 | 20 | | **OBS Studio** | 8.4/10 | 56 | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Bandicam | OBS Studio | |---|---|---| | **Screen Capture** | 9.3 (20 reviews) | 9.3 (50 reviews) | | **Video Capture** | 9.2 (19 reviews) | 9.4 (53 reviews) | | **Image Editor** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 7.6 (26 reviews) | #### Platform Content | Feature | Bandicam | OBS Studio | |---|---|---| | **Scrolling Capture** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (38 reviews) | | **Text Extraction** | Feature Not Available | 8.2 (24 reviews) | | **Screen Record** | 9.4 (20 reviews) | 9.3 (51 reviews) | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Bandicam | OBS Studio | |---|---|---| | **File Sharing** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 7.4 (24 reviews) | | **Platform Search** | Feature Not Available | 7.1 (23 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture | Feature | Bandicam | OBS Studio | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Screen and Video Capture Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screen-and-video-capture) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Bandicam | OBS Studio | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 70.7% | 69.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 22.0% | 22.7% | | **Enterprise** | 7.3% | 7.6% | ### By Industry #### Bandicam - **Information Technology and Services:** 17.1% - **Internet:** 14.6% - **Entertainment:** 7.3% - **E-Learning:** 7.3% - **Real Estate:** 4.9% - **Computer Games:** 4.9% - **Computer Software:** 4.9% - **Design:** 4.9% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.4% - **Architecture & Planning:** 2.4% - **Other:** 29.3% #### OBS Studio - **Entertainment:** 9.2% - **Computer Software:** 7.7% - **Broadcast Media:** 6.9% - **Religious Institutions:** 5.4% - **Computer Games:** 5.4% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.4% - **Media Production:** 5.4% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.6% - **Education Management:** 3.8% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.8% - **Other:** 42.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Bandicam - [Snagit](https://www.g2.com/products/snagit/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5875 reviews) - [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1714 reviews) - [ScreenPal](https://www.g2.com/products/screenpal/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (137 reviews) - [Tango](https://www.g2.com/products/tango-tango/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews) - [Movavi Screen Recorder](https://www.g2.com/products/movavi-screen-recorder/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56 reviews) - [Icecream Screen Recorder](https://www.g2.com/products/icecream-screen-recorder/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Free Cam](https://www.g2.com/products/free-cam/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (17 reviews) - [Loom](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2409 reviews) - [ShareX](https://www.g2.com/products/sharex/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (80 reviews) - [FastStone Capture](https://www.g2.com/products/faststone-capture/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (27 reviews) ### Alternatives to OBS Studio - [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1714 reviews) - [ScreenPal](https://www.g2.com/products/screenpal/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (137 reviews) - [ShareX](https://www.g2.com/products/sharex/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (80 reviews) - [Movavi Screen Recorder](https://www.g2.com/products/movavi-screen-recorder/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56 reviews) - [Free Cam](https://www.g2.com/products/free-cam/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (17 reviews) - [Snagit](https://www.g2.com/products/snagit/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5875 reviews) - [Loom](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2409 reviews) - [Zight](https://www.g2.com/products/zight/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1233 reviews) - [XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.g2.com/products/xsplit-broadcaster/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (23 reviews) - [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1725 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Bandicam - Title: [Is bandicam free and safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-bandicam-free-and-safe) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Bandicam is completely virus and malware-free, so it's 100% safe. A free trial of Bandicam is also available. " - Title: [Is bandicam really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-bandicam-really-free) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "There is a free trial of Bandicam. The free version is limited to 10 minutes per recording, while the full (registered) version has no time limit and can..." - Title: [What is bandicam used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-bandicam-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Bandicam is a lightweight screen recorder software that can capture anything on your PC screen. This app also makes it possible to record a certain area on a..." - Title: [How i can have the latest version of this application?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/43289-how-i-can-have-the-latest-version-of-this-application) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "To use the latest version of Bandicam, simply download and install the latest version from https://www.bandicam.com/downloads/" ### OBS Studio - Title: [Is Open Broadcaster software good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-open-broadcaster-software-good) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "OBS is great for streaming and recording video. Most streamers and youtubers and even companies use it for live events and to record videos " - Title: [What is Open Broadcaster Software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-open-broadcaster-software-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Streaming videos and games live on broadcasting platforms like twitch and youtube and recording on desktop" - Title: [How much does OBS cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-obs-cost) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It is free!" - Title: [What does Open Broadcaster software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-open-broadcaster-software-do) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Live streaming, recording & Audio mixing" - Title: [Di live](https://www.g2.com/discussions/42052-di-live) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "We mainly do free radio broadcasting for medical professionals and patients, especially those who live in poverty and a state of elite-derived deprivation...." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/bandicam-vs-obs-studio)