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Action! vs OBS Studio

Both are on VGSources's list of screen Recording Software.

Action!

mirillis.com

Action! is paid Windows software for gameplay recording, console capture, screenshots, benchmarking, and live broadcasting.

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OBS Studio

obsproject.com

OBS Studio is free, open-source software for recording video and live streaming on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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Action!OBS Studio
Free planNoYes
Free trialYesNo
PriceNot publishedFree
Runs onWindowsLinux, macOS, Windows
Open sourceNoNo
Place#73 of 131#1 of 131
Checked28 Sept 202629 Sept 2026

In short

Action!: Action! combines recording, streaming, console capture, webcam tools, and benchmarking in one Windows application. The trial is available before choosing a lifetime home or commercial license.

OBS Studio: OBS Studio offers scene-based recording and streaming with extensive audio controls and extension options. It is a desktop application, and its listed system requirements vary by operating system.