Mux Video vs. OBS Studio

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Mux Video
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Mux Video is an API that enables developers to build unique live and on-demand video experiences. With Mux Video, users can post a video or live stream with an API call, and watch it within seconds. Mux Video handles the encoding, storage, and delivery.
$223
per month
OBS Studio
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
OBS Studio is free and open source software for video recording and live streaming, featuring real time video/audio capturing and mixing. Users can create scenes made up of multiple sources including window captures, images, text, browser windows, webcams, and capture cards.
$0
Pricing
Mux VideoOBS Studio
Editions & Modules
Video Files - Streaming
$0
per minute of video delivered
Live Streaming - Streaming
$0
per minute of video delivered
Video Files - Storage
$0
per minute of video duration stored (per month)
Live Streaming - Storage (optional)
$0
per minute of video duration stored (per month)
Video Files - Encoding
$0.05
per minute of input video duration
Live Streaming - Live Encoding
$0.07
per minute of input stream duration
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Mux VideoOBS Studio
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Mux VideoOBS Studio
Features
Mux VideoOBS Studio
Video Security
Comparison of Video Security features of Product A and Product B
Mux Video
8.5
1 Ratings
1% below category average
OBS Studio
-
Ratings
Video access controls9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
User management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Internal video8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
External video8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video Player
Comparison of Video Player features of Product A and Product B
Mux Video
9.0
1 Ratings
9% above category average
OBS Studio
-
Ratings
Player customization9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Embedded videos9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video quality / Bandwidth controls9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile compatibility9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video Analytics
Comparison of Video Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Mux Video
9.3
1 Ratings
17% above category average
OBS Studio
-
Ratings
Streaming quality reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Per viewer tracking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Per video tracking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video analytics dashboard9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video Hosting, Management & Storage
Comparison of Video Hosting, Management & Storage features of Product A and Product B
Mux Video
9.0
1 Ratings
4% above category average
OBS Studio
-
Ratings
On-Demand video9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Live streaming9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Impact of streaming on network9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video upload & format support9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video library / File management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video portal9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Mux VideoOBS Studio
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(13 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Mux VideoOBS Studio
Likelihood to Recommend
Mux, Inc
Mux is well suited for nearly every customer when it comes to out of the box video delivery and management. The APIs are well documented, maintained, and patched in the event they are prone to issues. The only minor drawback with Mux is the delay in response time if you have an immediate issue on hand
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Open Source
From simple streaming to bigger events, OBS has been able to handle all of it with full confidence from us. Have never questioned if it was going to be unreliable in a specific situation, even with minimal training. Software identified the external input source easily and had no issues setting that up (Blackmagic Mini Recorder), and great for pulling in separate audio from the computer input.
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Pros
Mux, Inc
  • Content Delivery
  • Analytics and Reporting
  • Scalability and Reliability
  • Customer Support
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Open Source
  • RTMP Streaming with customizable bitrate
  • Scene Composition and Switching + source control which allows for creators and our customers to move between different types of content they might have (different video feeds, slides etc)
  • Audio mixer and audio control - noise gating, a/v syncing, audio source control
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Cons
Mux, Inc
  • Enhanced Training and Tutorials
  • Wider Suite of HLS Low Latency Options
  • Embedded Tooltips/Informational Icons
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Open Source
  • OBS can be a little clunky sometimes, the lots of features can be a bit overwhelming
  • I can multitask with it, but can't run heavy software like Premiere alongside it
  • No way to make adjustments to file after it's done, have to use After Effects or Premiere for that
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Usability
Mux, Inc
No answers on this topic
Open Source
Very usable because it is free and has had a lot of people helping to suggest improvements and sponsors have allowed the product to grow in sophistication and suitability across a variety of situations and use needs. It is very logical to use once you get started, although the dashboard can seem intimidating at first.
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Support Rating
Mux, Inc
No answers on this topic
Open Source
For a free product, a range of support is available. There are plenty of ways to find out answers to questions, because there are probably thousands of people using the product who are willing to share what they have learned. It usually works as designed, so needs for support are limited.
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Alternatives Considered
Mux, Inc
No answers on this topic
Open Source
I have also used TinyTake by Mango Apps and I prefer OBS studio because the video quality results are better and OBS allows you to record an unlimited length of the video. OBS also lets you record an entire screen instead of manually having to draw your parameters, which can create oddly sizes videos if you miss by a few pixels.
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Return on Investment
Mux, Inc
  • Perfect Point Solution that Filled a Product Gap
  • Positive Scalability and Reliability
  • Improved Tracking and Metrics
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Open Source
  • It was great to have a platform that is free that I can experiment with without having to use our business capital on.
  • It took time to learn, but it helped me understand a lot of things, so it was a great learning experience.
  • It was a great balance of cost and time with the high-quality product we got from it.
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