MistServer vs OBS Studio
MistServer
mistserver.org
OBS Studio
obsproject.comSide by side
| Figure | MistServer | OBS Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 8.6 (#24) | 8.9 (#8) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 8.4 (#34) | 8.9 (#6) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 8.4 (#36) | 8.9 (#6) |
| Browser-based studio | No | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | MistServer is a streaming media toolkit for OTT and internet streaming, designed for developers and system integrators. | OBS Studio is free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. |
| Security | The documentation covers access control, stream keys, and securing the interface and media endpoints with HTTPS. | OBS says its code is open for inspection and contributor-reviewed, and that downloads from its website are free of malware. |
| Support | Paid support can include direct engineer access, custom development, managed operations, training, and service-level agreements. | Support options include a knowledge base, volunteer Discord support, community forums, and developer documentation. |
Plans
MistServer
- Open sourcePrice not published
- Basic support€500 a month
- Advanced support€1,000 a month
- Developer support€5,000 a month
- MistServerFree
- Open source supportFree
- Custom supportPriced on request
In their own words
MistServer
MistServer 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.