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OBS Studio vs SimpleScreenRecorder
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| Fact | OBS Studio | SimpleScreenRecorder |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C++ |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 78k | 2.9k |
| Latest | 32.2.2 | 0.4.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-16 | 2026-08-14 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 35 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
SimpleScreenRecorder replaces OBS Studio. Alternatives to OBS Studio →
PartialRecords the screen or a window on Linux with a simple wizard, without scenes or streaming.
OBS Studio
- 33.0.0-rc22026-10-16OBS Studio 33.0.0 Release Candidate 2pre-release
- 33.0.0-rc12026-10-09OBS Studio 33.0.0 Release Candidate 1pre-release
- 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
SimpleScreenRecorder
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OBS Studio
unsigned The latest release, 32.2.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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SimpleScreenRecorder
unsigned The latest release, 0.4.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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