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Head to head
OBS Studio vs Streamlabs Highlighter
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.
VisitStreamlabs Highlighter
streamlabs.com
Streamlabs Highlighter, now called G HUB Replay, helps streamers capture, edit, and share highlight clips from streams or gameplay.
VisitSide by side
| OBS Studio | Streamlabs Highlighter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Runs on | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Place | #1 of 30 | #8 of 30 |
| Checked | 29 Sept 2026 | 9 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.
Streamlabs Highlighter: G HUB Replay brings automatic event-based capture and clip editing together with several export options. The product page lists macOS support, but the Replay guide currently says Windows only, so that discrepancy matters for Mac users.