FFsplit vs OBS Studio
FFsplit
ffsplit.com
OBS Studio
obsproject.comSide by side
| Figure | FFsplit | OBS Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Encoders | 7.7 (#34) | 8.4 (#11) |
| Spec score · Screen Recording Software | 7.1 (#120) | 8.8 (#16) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple sources | The changelog says users can capture multiple instances of a source, such as adding a camera to multiple scenes. | Scenes can include windows, images, text, browser windows, webcams, and capture cards. |
| Purpose | FFsplit captures video from multiple sources, composites it into a live feed, and can livestream or record it using FFmpeg. | OBS Studio is free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. |
| Windows support | The changelog identifies Windows Vista SP2 or later as supported for certain builds and notes official Windows 8 support. | Supports Windows 10 and Windows 11. |
Plans
In their own words
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.