OBS Studio vs Veed.io
Side-by-side comparison of OBS Studio and Veed.io.
Free, open-source software for streaming and recording
Browser-based video editor with automatic subtitles
What they are
OBS Studio
OBS Studio is a free, open-source tool for video recording and live streaming to platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Live. It is used by gamers, podcasters, educators, and professional broadcasters who need granular control over their audio and video setup. The feature set rivals paid alternatives, but the interface has a steep learning curve that can frustrate beginners.
Veed.io
Veed.io is a browser-based video editor aimed at content creators, marketers, and social media teams who need to produce polished videos without installing software. It handles trimming, subtitles, screen recording, and basic AI voiceover in one interface. The auto-subtitle tool is genuinely fast and accurate enough for most English-language content, though accuracy drops on accents and technical vocabulary.
if you need video editing. It has a usable free tier to start with.
- +Completely free with no paywalled features
- +Cross-platform: Windows, macOS, and Linux
- +Highly customizable through an extensive plugin ecosystem
if you need video editing and transcription. It has a usable free tier to start with.
- +No software install required, works in any modern browser
- +Auto-subtitle generation is fast and reasonably accurate for standard English
- +Clean, beginner-friendly interface with short learning curve
Which to choose
OBS Studio and Veed.io both cover video editing, so this is a real either-or for some teams. The right pick depends on which one's wider feature set and pricing fit how you work.
Read the full reviews for OBS Studio and Veed.io.
Pricing checked 5 Jun 2026.