Side by side
Dropbox Basic vs OBS Studio
Both stand on free tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Visit Dropbox Basic 
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
OBS Studio offers scene-based recording and streaming, with audio tools and scripting options in a free, open-source package. Its desktop focus and listed operating-system requirements are worth checking first.
Visit OBS StudioThe facts
| Dropbox Basic | OBS Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | OBS Studio |
| Website | dropbox.com | obsproject.com |
| On free tools | #28 of 31 | #24 of 31 |
Dropbox Basic: what it does well
OBS Studio: what it does well
- Free and open source, with no watermarks or usage limitations.
- Supports unlimited scenes and custom transitions.
- Studio Mode previews scenes before they go live.
- Audio mixer includes per-source filters and VST support.
- Lua and Python scripts can extend functionality.
What to know first
- No browser-based studio.
- Multistreaming is listed as unavailable.
- macOS support requires version 13.0 or newer.
- No free trial is listed.
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