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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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VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor
Star Rating
(55)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VSDC Free Video Editor
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that VSDC Free Video Editor excels in "Overlays and Watermarks" with a score of 8.5, allowing for creative customization in video projects, while Open Broadcaster Software does not focus on this feature, which may limit creative options for users looking to enhance their streams.
  • Reviewers mention that VSDC's "Audio Mixing" feature scores 8.3, providing a robust toolset for sound editing, whereas Open Broadcaster Software lacks advanced audio mixing capabilities, which could be a drawback for users prioritizing audio quality in their recordings.
  • G2 users highlight that VSDC Free Video Editor's "Text Animation" feature, rated at 8.1, offers a variety of dynamic text options, while Open Broadcaster Software does not provide similar text animation features, making VSDC a better choice for users focused on engaging video content.
  • Users on G2 report that VSDC's "Clip Editing" scored lower at 7.1, indicating some limitations in this area, while Open Broadcaster Software does not emphasize clip editing, suggesting that users may need to look elsewhere for more advanced editing capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that VSDC Free Video Editor has a lower "Ease of Use" rating at 7.6 compared to Open Broadcaster Software's 8.1, indicating that while VSDC offers powerful features, it may have a steeper learning curve for new users.
  • Users say that Open Broadcaster Software shines in "Ease of Setup" with a score of 8.9, making it a more user-friendly option for those looking to quickly start streaming, while VSDC's setup process is rated lower at 8.0, which may deter users seeking a straightforward installation experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OBS Studio
No pricing available
VSDC Free Video Editor
No pricing available
Free Trial
OBS Studio
No trial information available
VSDC Free Video Editor
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
96
8.4
35
Ease of Use
8.1
96
7.6
35
Ease of Setup
8.7
22
8.3
6
Ease of Admin
8.4
17
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.9
63
8.3
24
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
12
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
86
6.7
32
Features by Category
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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
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Editing
Not enough data
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Platform
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
OBS Studio
OBS Studio
VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor
OBS Studio and VSDC Free Video Editor share no categories
Unique Categories
OBS Studio
OBS Studio is categorized as Screen and Video Capture
VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor 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%
VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
77.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.1%
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%
VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Entertainment
7.5%
Retail
3.8%
Religious Institutions
3.8%
Other
69.8%
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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
VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor Discussions
Is VSDC free video editor good?
2 Comments
Wael I.
WI
Yes. I was able to make some Hollywood-level effects. It is up to you, how good you are at editing and what tricks you have.Read more
Is VSDC editor free?
1 Comment
Wael I.
WI
It is totally free, no editing/exporting limits, or watermarks. The paid version has the advantage of HW acceleration and some very advanced properties of...Read more
How many types of quality of video VSDC provide?
1 Comment
Wael I.
WI
It supports formats from 360p up to 4K and the latest H.265/HEVC.Read more