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★ Winner
OBS
Video & Meetings
★ 4.5
rating
N/A
starts at
Free
tier
VS
Riverside
Video & Meetings
★ 4.4
rating
$19/mo (Standard, 15 hours)
Quick verdict
OBS wins for streamers, educators, and content creators who need professi.
OBS has a 4.5 rating vs 4.4 for Riverside. Riverside is the better pick if you need podcasters and video creators who need studio-quality remote recording..
Performance overview
OBS
Riverside
Overall
4.54.4
Ease of use
4.74.4
Value for money
4.84.2
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Choose based on your needs
Choose OBS if...
Best for
Streamers, educators, and content creators who need professional broadcasting for free.
Completely free with professional-grade capabilities
Open source with massive plugin ecosystem
Choose Riverside if...
Best for
Podcasters and video creators who need studio-quality remote recording.
Studio-quality local recording far surpasses Zoom
Separate tracks give full post-production control