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OBS Studio vs ShareX
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| Fact | OBS Studio | ShareX |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C# |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 77k | 40k |
| Latest | 32.2.2 | v21.0.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 16 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 34 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Loom. Alternatives to Loom →
PartialOBS StudioRecords and streams, without instant sharing links.
PartialShareXRecords the screen on Windows and uploads to a host you choose, without viewer pages or comments.
OBS Studio
- 33.0.0-beta62026-10-02OBS Studio 33.0.0 Beta 6pre-release
- 33.0.0-beta52026-10-01OBS Studio 33.0.0 Beta 5pre-release
- 33.0.0-beta42026-09-25OBS Studio 33.0.0 Beta 4pre-release
- 32.2.22026-08-14OBS Studio 32.2.2
- 32.2.12026-07-24OBS Studio 32.2.1
OBS Studio
unsigned The latest release, 32.2.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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ShareX
unsigned The latest release, v21.0.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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