OBS Studio vs Livestream Studio

OBS Studio9.4Visit Livestream Studio8.8Visit

Higher score OBS Studio #2 in Live Streaming Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 7 features Visit OBS Studio

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Livestream Studio #7 in Live Streaming Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Vimeo

• OBS Studio fits best

  Free desktop production with deep customization

• Livestream Studio fits best

  Multi-camera productions tied to Vimeo

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Side by side

Feature	OBS Studio 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Livestream Studio 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Live Streaming Software	#7 in Live Streaming Software
Best for	Free desktop production with deep customization	Multi-camera productions tied to Vimeo
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$12/seat/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OBS Studio 0/7 · Livestream Studio 1/7
Multistreaming	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Pre-recorded streams	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
24/7 looping	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Browser-based studio	—	—
Custom RTMP destinations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cloud recording	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Unified chat	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free, open-source software for Windows, macOS, and Linux Unlimited scenes, advanced audio filters, and multiview monitoring Plugins, scripts, API access, replay, playlists, and local recording	Switches multiple camera inputs with graphics, mixing, replay, and chroma key Records up to four high-resolution sources independently Streams to Vimeo, social platforms, and multiple providers simultaneously
Cons	Desktop software rather than a hosted browser studio Native multistreaming is not documented as a built-in destination feature Deep customization may require plugins, scripts, or technical configuration	Available only on Windows and macOS, not through a browser studio Requires eligible Vimeo plans rather than a standalone subscription Access and pricing vary across Vimeo plan tiers
Our verdict	OBS Studio is free, open-source desktop software for recording video and producing live streams. It is designed for individual creators, gamers, educators, event producers, and organizations that want detailed control over their production… Read the review →	Livestream Studio is Vimeo’s desktop software for producing and encoding multi-camera live events. It connects camera, video, and audio inputs for live switching, then adds graphics overlay tracks, prerecorded media playback, audio mixing,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• OBS Studio — where it wins

  • Free, open-source software for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Unlimited scenes, advanced audio filters, and multiview monitoring
  • Plugins, scripts, API access, replay, playlists, and local recording

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop software rather than a hosted browser studio
  • Native multistreaming is not documented as a built-in destination feature
  • Deep customization may require plugins, scripts, or technical configuration

• Livestream Studio — where it wins

  • Switches multiple camera inputs with graphics, mixing, replay, and chroma key
  • Records up to four high-resolution sources independently
  • Streams to Vimeo, social platforms, and multiple providers simultaneously

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on Windows and macOS, not through a browser studio
  • Requires eligible Vimeo plans rather than a standalone subscription
  • Access and pricing vary across Vimeo plan tiers

• OBS Studio9.4/10 · Free plan

  A highly customizable free desktop production tool for creators, educators, and broadcasters.

  Visit OBS StudioFull verdict →
• Livestream Studio8.8/10 · Paid

  A capable desktop production suite for multi-camera Vimeo-centered broadcasts.

  Visit VimeoFull verdict →