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At a Glance
OBS Studio
OBS Studio
Star Rating
(123)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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screenflow
screenflow
Star Rating
(56)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$129 1
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Screenflow excels in its screen capture capabilities, scoring 9.2, while Open Broadcaster Software also performs well with a score of 9.0, but lacks some of the advanced features that Screenflow offers, such as built-in editing tools.
  • Reviewers mention that Screenflow's ease of use is rated at 9.0, making it a favorite among small businesses for its intuitive interface, whereas Open Broadcaster Software, with a score of 8.1, can be more complex for new users due to its extensive customization options.
  • G2 users highlight that Screenflow's audio mixing feature scores 8.3, providing a user-friendly experience for adjusting sound levels, while Open Broadcaster Software, although functional, does not have as streamlined an audio mixing process, which some users find cumbersome.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Screenflow's editing capabilities, particularly its text animation feature, which scores 8.1, allowing for dynamic presentations. In contrast, Open Broadcaster Software lacks similar advanced editing features, which can limit creative options for users.
  • Reviewers say that Screenflow's transcription feature, scoring 6.7, is less robust compared to Open Broadcaster Software, which does not offer this functionality at all, making it a better choice for users who prioritize accessibility and content creation.
  • Users report that Screenflow's file sharing capabilities, with a score of 7.4, are more integrated and user-friendly compared to Open Broadcaster Software, which has limited options for sharing content directly from the platform.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OBS Studio
No pricing available
screenflow
ScreenFlow 7
$129
1
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Free Trial
OBS Studio
No trial information available
screenflow
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
96
9.0
42
Ease of Use
8.1
96
9.0
42
Ease of Setup
8.7
22
8.6
6
Ease of Admin
8.4
17
8.9
6
Quality of Support
7.9
63
7.8
27
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
12
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
86
8.6
41
Features by Category
Screen and Video CaptureHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.4
47
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
43
Not enough data
9.3
45
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
9.2
43
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.4
24
Not enough data
7.1
23
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Platform
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
OBS Studio
OBS Studio
screenflow
screenflow
OBS Studio and screenflow are categorized as Screen and Video Capture
Unique Categories
OBS Studio
OBS Studio has no unique categories
screenflow
screenflow is categorized as Video Editing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OBS Studio
OBS Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
69.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.4%
screenflow
screenflow
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.5%
Reviewers' Industry
OBS Studio
OBS Studio
Entertainment
9.9%
Computer Software
8.3%
Broadcast Media
6.6%
Religious Institutions
5.8%
Computer Games
5.8%
Other
63.6%
screenflow
screenflow
Computer Software
26.4%
Internet
17.0%
Marketing and Advertising
13.2%
E-Learning
7.5%
Higher Education
5.7%
Other
30.2%
Alternatives
OBS Studio
OBS Studio Alternatives
Camtasia
Camtasia
Add Camtasia
ScreenPal
ScreenPal
Add ScreenPal
ShareX
ShareX
Add ShareX
Movavi Screen Recorder
Movavi Screen Recorder
Add Movavi Screen Recorder
screenflow
screenflow Alternatives
Camtasia
Camtasia
Add Camtasia
ScreenPal
ScreenPal
Add ScreenPal
Snagit
Snagit
Add Snagit
Loom
Loom
Add Loom
Discussions
OBS Studio
OBS Studio Discussions
Is Open Broadcaster software good?
2 Comments
Kelvin E.
KE
OBS is great for streaming and recording video. Most streamers and youtubers and even companies use it for live events and to record videos Read more
OBS as a Professional TV Station (?); wait for Ver. 100
1 Comment
Kevin F.
KF
that would be frustrating. I found assigning hot keys to seldom used keys to be the best option such as the f row. Also Elgato makes an inexpensive stream...Read more
Di live
1 Comment
RICARDO ALBERTO G.
RG
We mainly do free radio broadcasting for medical professionals and patients, especially those who live in poverty and a state of elite-derived deprivation....Read more
screenflow
screenflow Discussions
How much does ScreenFlow cost?
1 Comment
Christy F.
CF
As I cover in my review. Sure, you only pay $129 USD upfront, but then you pay with your soul later as you fork out all your hard-earned cash for updates...Read more
Is ScreenFlow good?
1 Comment
Christy F.
CF
I do not like that they trick you into buying it by giving a low priced licensing fee and then continue charging a fortune for updates. I would NOT buy this...Read more
How much is ScreenFlow for Mac?
1 Comment
CN
ScreenFlow is for Mac onlyRead more