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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.0% 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 StudioShareX
Star Rating
(79)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ShareX excels in Screen Capture with a score of 9.9, highlighting its ability to capture high-quality images effortlessly. In contrast, OBS Studio, while still strong, scores 9.2, with reviewers noting it lacks some of the advanced capture options available in ShareX.
- Reviewers mention that ShareX's File Sharing feature is particularly robust, scoring 9.5, allowing for seamless sharing of captured content. OBS Studio, however, scores only 7.4 in this area, with users expressing frustration over its limited sharing capabilities.
- Users on G2 say that ShareX's Ease of Use is a standout feature, scoring 8.7, making it accessible for beginners. OBS Studio, with a score of 8.1, is noted for having a steeper learning curve, which can be daunting for new users.
- Reviewers mention that ShareX's Screen Record functionality is top-notch, scoring 9.7, with many praising its smooth performance and flexibility. OBS Studio, while still effective, scores 9.2, with some users noting occasional lag during recording sessions.
- G2 users report that ShareX's Quality of Support is commendable, scoring 8.5, with many users appreciating the responsive community and documentation. In contrast, OBS Studio scores 7.8, with some users expressing disappointment in the support response times.
- Users say that ShareX shines in Text Extraction, scoring 8.7, with reviewers highlighting its accuracy and ease of use. OBS Studio, scoring 8.3, is noted for having less effective text extraction capabilities, which can be a drawback for users needing this feature.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OBS Studio
No pricing availableShareX
No pricing availableFree Trial
OBS Studio
No trial information availableShareX
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
96
9.7
68
Ease of Use
8.1
96
8.7
68
Ease of Setup
8.7
22
9.0
13
Ease of Admin
8.4
17
7.8
9
Quality of Support
7.9
63
8.5
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
12
9.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
86
9.1
67
Features by Category
Platform Basics
9.2
43
9.9
33
9.3
45
9.6
32
7.6
25
8.4
29
Platform Content
8.9
35
9.1
31
8.2
24
8.7
20
9.2
43
9.7
31
Platform Additional Functionality
7.4
24
9.5
30
7.1
23
8.6
19
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
OBS Studio and ShareX are categorized as Screen and Video Capture
Unique Categories
OBS Studio has no unique categories
ShareX has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OBS Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ShareX
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
29.1%
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Computer Games
5.1%
Higher Education
3.8%
Accounting
3.8%
Other
39.2%
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
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