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OBS Studio vs Smooth Recorder
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- OBS Studio is open source; Smooth Recorder is paid.
- Only OBS Studio is available on Windows, Linux.
| Feature | OBS Studio | Smooth Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Free, open-source recording and live streaming | Record Beautiful Demos Without Editing |
| License | Open source | Paid |
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| Rating | No reviews yet | 5.0 / 5 (1) |
| Alternatives listed | 8 | 8 |
| Page views | 34 | 109 |
About OBS Studio
Professional screen recording and streaming with scenes, sources and audio mixing. GPL-licensed and cross-platform.
About Smooth Recorder
Smooth Recorder is a Mac app that automatically adds intelligent zooms and fluid animations, so every recording looks polished from the start.
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