Bitmovin Live Encoder vs OBS Studio
Bitmovin Live Encoder
bitmovin.com
OBS Studio
obsproject.comSide by side
| Figure | Bitmovin Live Encoder | OBS Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 8.2 (#51) | 8.9 (#8) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 8.1 (#51) | 8.9 (#6) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 8.1 (#53) | 8.9 (#6) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Purpose | The Live Encoder ingests RTMP/S, SRT, or Zixi feeds and encodes and packages them as HLS and DASH outputs for streaming. | OBS Studio is free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. |
Plans
Bitmovin Live Encoder
- Pay as you goPrice not published
- CustomPrice not published
- Pay as you go — Live EncoderFree
In their own words
Bitmovin Live Encoder
Bitmovin Live Encoder has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
OBS Studio
OBS Studio is free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It captures and mixes video and audio from windows, images, text, browser windows, webcams, and capture cards. Users can arrange unlimited scenes, switch with customizable transitions, and preview scenes and sources in Studio Mode before going live. Multiview can monitor eight scenes. The audio mixer has per-source filters, with VST plugin support, and hotkeys cover many recording and streaming actions. An API, native plugins, and Lua or Python scripts provide ways to extend the software. OBS supports streaming platforms including Twitch and YouTube, and streams connect directly from a user’s computer to the service. It is distributed under GPLv2 and may be used commercially subject to the license terms. The download page lists Windows 10 and 11 support, macOS 13.0 or newer, and Linux distribution through Flathub or an Ubuntu 24.04-or-newer PPA. The listed plan costs nothing, with no watermarks or usage limitations.