Action! vs OneStream Live

Action! records Windows gameplay, console video, and live broadcasts. It offers instant replay, multi-mode recording, GPU encoding, and webcam overlays. Windows gameplay recording is described as Full HD with low CPU use and no FPS loss; maximum listed video quality is 4K Ultra HD up to 3840x2160. Device recording supports Xbox and PlayStation, with capture cards from Elgato, Avermedia, and Hauppauge. Action! can stream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Smashcast, and Ustream, among other services, and supports Streamlabs plus up to six modular URL overlay graphics. Microphone and system sound can be recorded separately, mixed, or saved with another audio device. Webcam overlays can be cropped, resized, repositioned, and used with a green screen. Screenshots can be saved in BMP, JPG, or PNG formats. Home use costs $19.77, paid once and commercial use costs $32.95, paid once; both include a lifetime license and free updates. A 30-day trial is available without a credit card, but trial recordings have a watermark.

OneStream Live is a cloud service for creating, scheduling, and multistreaming prerecorded and live video to more than 45 social platforms and the web. It offers browser-based Studio livestreaming, encoder streaming, and scheduled prerecorded streams. Studio livestreams can include up to 16 guests. Prerecorded videos can be scheduled up to 60 days ahead, and playlists can queue videos sequentially. The 24/7 streaming option loops prerecorded content on YouTube only. Encoder protocols include RTMP, RTMPS, WHIP, and SRT. Listed integrations include OBS Studio, Zoom, Webex, vMix, Wirecast, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox; browser extensions offer Studio access through Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox. Dedicated Android and iOS apps support remote scheduling, management, and monitoring. Team Management lets invited members work on streams without the owner's social media passwords or administrative settings. The free plan includes two destinations, 720p, one team seat, 1 GB storage, and three scheduled events. Paid plans start at $15 a month; the listed maximum resolution is 1080p.