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Compare OBS Studio and Pinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
OBS Studio
Star Rating
(123)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OBS StudioPinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate
Star Rating
(46)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Pinnacle Studio 21 UltimateSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Open Broadcaster Software excels in audio mixing with a score of 8.3, while Pinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate falls short with a score of 6.7. Reviewers mention that OBS provides more robust options for adjusting audio levels and integrating multiple audio sources seamlessly.
- Reviewers say that Open Broadcaster Software offers superior format compatibility, scoring 9.0 compared to Pinnacle Studio's 7.2. Users on G2 highlight that OBS supports a wider range of video formats, making it easier to work with various media types without conversion issues.
- G2 users mention that the ease of setup for Open Broadcaster Software is rated at 8.9, indicating a straightforward installation process, while Pinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate lacks detailed guidance, leading to a less favorable user experience.
- Users say that Open Broadcaster Software shines in the area of overlays and watermarks, scoring 8.5, which is significantly higher than Pinnacle Studio's 6.9. Reviewers highlight the flexibility and customization options available in OBS for adding professional-looking overlays.
- Reviewers mention that the product direction for Open Broadcaster Software is rated at 8.9, indicating a strong positive outlook for future updates and features, while Pinnacle Studio's score of 5.9 suggests concerns about its ongoing development and support.
- Users report that Open Broadcaster Software has a higher overall satisfaction rating with a G2 score of 4.6, compared to Pinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate's 3.9. This reflects a broader consensus among users that OBS meets their needs more effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OBS Studio
No pricing availablePinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate
No pricing availableFree Trial
OBS Studio
No trial information availablePinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
96
7.4
36
Ease of Use
8.1
96
8.0
35
Ease of Setup
8.7
22
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
17
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.9
63
7.3
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
12
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
86
5.9
34
Features by Category
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
Not enough data
Editing
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Platform
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
4.7
6
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 and Pinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate share no categories
Unique Categories
OBS Studio is categorized as Screen and Video Capture
Pinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate is categorized as Video Editing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OBS Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Pinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Entertainment
9.9%
Computer Software
8.3%
Broadcast Media
6.6%
Religious Institutions
5.8%
Computer Games
5.8%
Other
63.6%
Computer Software
25.0%
Real Estate
6.8%
Internet
6.8%
Graphic Design
6.8%
Retail
4.5%
Other
50.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Open Broadcaster software good?
2 Comments
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
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OBS as a Professional TV Station (?); wait for Ver. 100
1 Comment
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
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
Is Pinnacle Studio any good?
1 Comment
NA
No. It is not good. For an "Ultimate" package, not having a tool to focus the video is an outright screw job!Read more
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