OBS Studio alternatives · Screen Recording
Alternatives to OBS Studio with a one-time purchase
The OBS Studio listing shows no one-time purchase. 12 of the 52 other screen recording and video tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
OBS Studio is free to use. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from OBS Studio
- Free plan · from $33.26/yr
Bandicam
Screen, game and webcam recorder for Windows, with a Mac edition
- Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time. OBS Studio is free.
- Only OBS Studio lists a Linux app.
- Bandicam can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- OBS Studio is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $19.99/mo
Movavi Screen Recorder
Desktop screen recorder with webcam overlay and scheduling
- Movavi Screen Recorder starts at $19.99 per month or $44.99 per year (US Mac App Store prices). OBS Studio is free.
- OBS Studio has a free plan. Movavi Screen Recorder does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OBS Studio lists a Linux app.
- Movavi Screen Recorder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
Wondershare Filmora
Desktop and mobile video editor with AI tools and a stock library
- Wondershare Filmora starts at $49.99 per year (Basic), or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. OBS Studio is free.
- Only Wondershare Filmora lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only OBS Studio lists a Linux app.
- Wondershare Filmora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $29.99
Wondershare DemoCreator
Screen recorder and video editor for tutorials and demos
- Wondershare DemoCreator starts at $29.99 per quarter, $59.99 per year, or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. OBS Studio is free.
- OBS Studio has a free plan. Wondershare DemoCreator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists a web app.
- Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists a browser extension.
- Free trial · from $49.99/yr
FocuSee
Screen recorder that adds zooms and cursor effects automatically
- FocuSee starts at $49.99 per year for Standard ($19.99 billed monthly). OBS Studio is free.
- OBS Studio has a free plan. FocuSee does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FocuSee lists a web app.
- Only OBS Studio lists a Linux app.
- Free plan · from $79 one-time
Cursorful
Screen recorder that adds zooms and pans automatically
- Cursorful starts at $79 per seat, one-time payment. OBS Studio is free.
- Only Cursorful lists a web app.
- Only Cursorful lists a browser extension.
- Only OBS Studio lists a Linux app.
- From $35 one-time
CleanShot X
Mac screenshot and screen recording app with a one-time license
- CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates. OBS Studio is free.
- OBS Studio has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
- Only OBS Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
- CleanShot X can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $94.99
DaVinci Resolve
Video editing, color, effects and audio post-production in one app
- DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $295 for the desktop Studio license. OBS Studio is free.
- Only DaVinci Resolve lists an iOS app.
- DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- OBS Studio is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $199 one-time
ScreenFlow
Mac screen recorder with a built-in multi-track video editor
- ScreenFlow starts at $199 one-time purchase. OBS Studio is free.
- OBS Studio has a free plan. ScreenFlow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OBS Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
- ScreenFlow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $29.99 one-time
Capto
Screen recorder, screenshot tool and video editor for Mac and Windows
- Capto starts at $29.99 one-time purchase for a single license. OBS Studio is free.
- OBS Studio has a free plan. Capto does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OBS Studio lists a Linux app.
- Capto can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $14.99 one-time
Gifox
Mac menu bar app for recording and converting animated GIFs
- Gifox starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per license, taxes included. OBS Studio is free.
- Only OBS Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Gifox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- OBS Studio is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $12.99/mo
Final Cut Pro
Apple's professional video editor for Mac and iPad
- Final Cut Pro starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio. OBS Studio is free.
- OBS Studio has a free plan. Final Cut Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Final Cut Pro lists an iOS app.
- Only OBS Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to OBS Studio that you buy once?
Yes. Bandicam, Movavi Screen Recorder, Wondershare Filmora, Wondershare DemoCreator, FocuSee, Cursorful, CleanShot X, DaVinci Resolve and 4 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy OBS Studio once instead of subscribing?
The OBS Studio listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these screen recording and video tools are free?
Bandicam, Wondershare Filmora, Cursorful, DaVinci Resolve and Gifox are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to OBS Studio: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.