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OBS Studio vs PlayShot
Both are on VGSources's list of game recording software.
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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PlayShot
playshot.tv
PlayShot is a free Windows app for saving recent PC gameplay after the moment has passed.
VisitSide by side
| OBS Studio | PlayShot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Runs on | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Place | #1 of 30 | #12 of 30 |
| Checked | 29 Sept 2026 | 5 Oct 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.
PlayShot: PlayShot combines a configurable replay loop with clip trimming, multiple export formats, and separate audio controls. Its listed platform is Windows, and SmartScreen may flag the newer app as unrecognized.