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OSMC vs OBS

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OSMC

7.0
Media & Design

Free and open source media center

OBS

8.0
Media & Design

Open-source software for live streaming and screen recording

Metric OSMC OBS
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 5 4.4K
90-day Installs 10 12.1K
365-day Installs 54 44.4K
Version latest 32.1.2
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.7K 70.8K
GitHub Forks 391 9.1K
Open Issues 60 1.1K
License GPL-2.0 GPL-2.0
Language C C
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 7, 2023 Jul 16, 2014

Reviews

OSMC

OSMC is a free and open-source media center designed for streaming and media playback. It supports devices like Raspberry Pi and offers a range of plugins for various streaming services. Ideal for users who prefer open-source solutions for their home theater systems.

OSMC provides a media center environment for streaming and playing various media content.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Broad compatibility with Raspberry Pi devices
  • + Extensive library of plugins for streaming services

Cons

  • - Manual updates required
  • - Past issues with certain functionalities that have since been resolved

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