OBS Studio vs PikoTV Broadcaster
OBS Studio
obsproject.comPikoTV Broadcaster
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| Figure | OBS Studio | PikoTV Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Streaming Software | 8.5 (#5) | 7.2 (#43) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Encoders | 8.4 (#11) | 7.1 (#45) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2008 |
| Purpose | OBS Studio is free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. | The native Android and iOS app turns a smartphone into a live streaming encoder. |
| Security | OBS says its code is open for inspection and contributor-reviewed, and that downloads from its website are free of malware. | SRT supports AES-128, AES-192, or AES-256 encryption with a passphrase; RTMP/RTMPS is also supported. |
| Support | Support options include a knowledge base, volunteer Discord support, community forums, and developer documentation. | PikoTV says it provides 24/7 engineering support through any media. |
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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.
PikoTV Broadcaster
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