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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.5% 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 StudioShotcut
Star Rating
(42)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ShotcutSummary
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, allowing for detailed control over sound levels, while Shotcut lacks in this area, making it less favorable for users focused on audio quality.
- Reviewers mention that Open Broadcaster Software offers superior text animation features, scoring 8.1, which enhances the visual appeal of videos, whereas Shotcut's capabilities in this regard are not as robust, leading to less dynamic content.
- G2 users highlight that Open Broadcaster Software provides better ease of setup with a score of 8.9, making it more accessible for beginners, while Shotcut's lower score of 7.3 indicates a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Users on G2 appreciate Open Broadcaster Software's strong format compatibility, scoring 9.0, which allows for a wider range of file types, while Shotcut's compatibility is noted to be more limited, potentially restricting user options.
- Reviewers mention that Open Broadcaster Software has a higher overall satisfaction rating with a G2 score of 4.6 compared to Shotcut's 4.2, indicating a more favorable user experience overall.
- Users say that Open Broadcaster Software's product direction is viewed positively at 8.9, suggesting ongoing improvements and updates, while Shotcut's score of 8.8 is also good but indicates slightly less enthusiasm for future developments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OBS Studio
No pricing availableShotcut
No pricing availableFree Trial
OBS Studio
No trial information availableShotcut
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
96
8.5
31
Ease of Use
8.1
96
7.8
31
Ease of Setup
8.7
22
8.1
7
Ease of Admin
8.4
17
8.3
5
Quality of Support
7.9
63
7.5
25
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
12
8.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
86
8.9
31
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 and Shotcut share no categories
Unique Categories
OBS Studio is categorized as Screen and Video Capture
Shotcut 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.)
Shotcut
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%
Graphic Design
15.4%
Media Production
7.7%
Education Management
7.7%
Online Media
5.1%
Newspapers
5.1%
Other
59.0%
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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 there any other software i can integrate this with?
1 Comment
MV
I can not speak to a true API integration if that is what you are asking. I can share the other tools/software that I have used alongside ShotCut. I'm an...Read more
Is Shotcut really free?
1 Comment
MM
THE SIMPLE ANSWER IS, "YES" IT IS COMPLETELY FREE. THE SOFTWARE IS FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND ALL THE FEATURES ARE FREE TO USE.Read more
Shotcut has no more discussions with answers
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