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Fraps vs OBS Studio
Both are on VGSources's list of game recording software.
Fraps
fraps.com
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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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| Fraps | OBS Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Price | From $37 a month | Free |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Place | #19 of 30 | #1 of 30 |
| Checked | 7 Oct 2026 | 29 Sept 2026 |
In short
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.