castlet vs OBS Studio
OBS Studio is a free, open source desktop app for recording and live streaming with full control, and castlet is a simple recorder in your browser. The difference: castlet has nothing to install and almost nothing to set up, while OBS gives you scenes, sources and far more settings.
| Feature | castlet | OBS Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free and open source |
| Account needed | No | No |
| Where recordings are kept | On your computer (browser storage). Leaves only when you download. | Saved locally on your computer |
| Install | Nothing to install. Can be installed as an app. | Desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux |
| Recording length (free) | Limited only by disk space | No limit |
| Number of videos (free) | Unlimited | No limit |
| Share links | No, you share the downloaded file | No |
| Editing | Trim, cut out parts, remove audio | No built-in editor |
| Watermark | No | No |
| Works offline | Yes, once loaded | Yes |
Pick castlet if…
- You want to record in a minute, with nothing to install
- You want to trim or cut your recording right after, in the same place
- You are on a computer where you cannot install apps
Pick OBS Studio if…
- You want to stream live, not only record
- You need scenes, several sources or advanced capture settings
- You are fine installing an app and learning its settings
Questions
Is castlet a simple alternative to OBS Studio?
For plain screen recordings, yes. castlet records your screen, camera and mic in the browser with nothing to install, and lets you trim and cut the result. It does not stream or build scenes.
Are castlet and OBS Studio both free?
Yes. OBS Studio is free and open source. castlet is free with no account and no watermark, and is supported by optional donations.
When is OBS Studio the better choice?
When you stream live, need several scenes or sources, or want advanced capture settings. OBS is a much more powerful tool, and castlet is deliberately small.
More comparisons: castlet vs Loom, castlet vs Screencastify, or all of them side by side.
Try castlet now
No account, no upload, no watermark. It runs in your desktop browser.
Facts about OBS Studio checked on from https://obsproject.com/. OBS Studio is a trademark of the OBS Project.