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OpenRGB vs OBS

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenRGB

7.0
Utilities

Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software

OBS

8.0
Media & Design

Open-source software for live streaming and screen recording

Metric OpenRGB OBS
Category Utilities Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 44 4.4K
90-day Installs 190 12.0K
365-day Installs 672 44.4K
Version 1.0rc2,0fca93e 32.1.2
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 25 70.8K
GitHub Forks 7 9.1K
Open Issues 8 1.1K
License GPL-2.0 GPL-2.0
Language Rust C
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jan 3, 2023 Jul 16, 2014

Reviews

OpenRGB

OpenRGB is an open-source tool for controlling RGB lighting without manufacturer software, offering cross-platform support and customization for users with RGB hardware.

Controls RGB lighting devices using an open-source client library.

Pros

  • + Open-source and manufacturer-independent
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Free to use

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Some compilation/runtime issues

OBS

OBS is a versatile, open-source tool for live streaming and screen recording, offering extensive customization and plugin support. It's ideal for content creators, gamers, and developers seeking a free, flexible solution for video production.

Enables live streaming and screen recording with customizable settings and third-party plugins.

Pros

  • + Open-source with active community support
  • + Highly customizable with plugin ecosystem
  • + Free and widely adopted across multiple platforms

Cons

  • - Steep learning curve for new users
  • - Occasional bugs due to its complexity