OBS Studio vs. Vmaker

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
OBS Studio
Score 8.9 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
Vmaker
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
Vmaker is a video-making tool that can record the user's screen, webcam, voice and internal audio. It can be used to make explainer videos, product demos, B-roll footage & how-to videos without having to spend a lot of time or money on production. It’s also a tool for marketers, L&D professionals and content creators. As videos become a more essential part of daily communication, and a source for connecting with an audience, Vmaker aims to make recording, editing & sharing video content…
$7
per month
Pricing
OBS StudioVmaker
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
OBS StudioVmaker
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
OBS StudioVmaker
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Small Businesses
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Score 8.5 out of 10
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Score 10.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
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Zoom Events & Webinars
Score 8.5 out of 10
Snagit
Snagit
Score 9.6 out of 10
Enterprises
Zoom Events & Webinars
Zoom Events & Webinars
Score 8.5 out of 10
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Score 9.6 out of 10
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User Ratings
OBS StudioVmaker
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(13 ratings)
8.3
(3 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
OBS StudioVmaker
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Vmaker
It's perfect for Vloggers, website reviews, short videos and screen captures of other recording platforms.
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Pros
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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Vmaker
  • Easy to highlight and annotate parts of my screen while recording
  • Records meetings including computer audio and mic simultaneously
  • easy to use video editor that allows you to edit videos to just include the necessary information
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Cons
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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Vmaker
  • Wish they allowed virtual webcam backgrounds or blurred background on the Free plan.
  • Some of the messaging on the site is a bit inconsistent re pricing of the plans (some refer to annual pricing paid monthly vs monthly pricing)
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Usability
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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Vmaker
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Support Rating
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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Vmaker
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Alternatives Considered
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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Vmaker
More features, better ui/ux
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Return on Investment
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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Vmaker
  • Makes recording video intros for my Podcast super easy
  • I can record from anywhere (eg my AirBnB while traveling and still look professional
  • Totally affordable for my relatively small business
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