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OBS Studio vs Screentell
Open-source desktop app with live-streaming focus, no browser-only workflow
OBS StudioFree open-source screen recording and live streaming
ScreentellScreentell is a screen recorder and video editor for creating studio-quality product demos and tutorials in minutes.Which to pick
Pick OBS Studio if you want…
- Live streaming and screen recording
- Free desktop screen recording
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with Linux (on OBS Studio's list, not Screentell's)
Pick Screentell if you want…
- Browser-based screen recording with cinematic effects
- Integrations with Chrome, Edge or Brave (on Screentell's list, not OBS Studio's)
Side by side
- What it is
- OBS Studio:OBS Studio is free open-source software for high-quality video recording and live streaming.
- Screentell:Screentell is an online screen recorder and video editor that creates studio-quality demos with 3D effects, focus zoom, stickers and local processing.
- Best for
- OBS Studio:Live streaming and screen recording
- Screentell:Browser-based screen recording with cinematic effects
- Who it’s for
- OBS Studio:Content creators, streamers, and developers needing video capture and broadcast.
- Screentell:Creators, marketers and teams who need fast, privacy-first screen demos.
- Pricing
- OBS Studio:Free
- Screentell:Freemium
- Plans
- OBS Studio:—
- Screentell:Free $0 · Pro $49.99/Year per year · Lifetime $99
- Open source
- OBS Studio:Yes, 77,098 GitHub stars
- Screentell:—
- Works with
- OBS Studio:Linux
- Screentell:Chrome, Edge, Brave
OBS Studio features
- Real-time capture & mixing. Capture video/audio from multiple sources and mix them live with high-performance H264/AAC encoding.
- Unlimited scenes & transitions. Create and switch between unlimited scenes with custom transitions and stinger videos.
- Audio mixer with filters. Per-source audio controls, noise gate/suppression, gain, and VST plugin support.
- Studio Mode & Multiview. Preview scenes before going live and monitor up to 8 scenes simultaneously.
- Modular dock UI. Rearrange, pop out, and customize the interface layout to fit your workflow.
- Extensible API & scripting. Add plugins or Lua/Python scripts for custom functionality via a powerful API.
Screentell features
- Focus Zoom & 3D Motion. Add smooth 2D zooms or 3D camera transforms to guide viewers' attention.
- Customizable Stickers & Annotations. Overlay hand-drawn style shapes, arrows, text and uploaded images.
- Dynamic Face-Cam Layer. Add, move, resize or hide a webcam feed as a flexible overlay.
- Advanced Clip Editing. Split clips, trim precisely and set individual playback speeds.
- Backgrounds & Layouts. Apply wallpapers, padding and inset layouts for a polished look.
- Export Options. Export to MP4, WebM or GIF with control over resolution, quality and codecs.
- Privacy-First Local Processing. All recording and editing happens in the browser; no data is uploaded.
- Import Existing Videos. Edit videos recorded elsewhere within the same web editor.
OBS Studio vs Screentell FAQ
Is OBS Studio or Screentell free?+
OBS Studio is free. Screentell has a free plan and paid plans.
Is OBS Studio or Screentell open source?+
OBS Studio is open source (obsproject/obs-studio on GitHub, GPL-2.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Screentell.
Do OBS Studio and Screentell integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: OBS Studio lists Linux; Screentell lists Chrome, Edge and Brave.
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