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Agorapulse vs OBS Studio

Agorapulse logo

Agorapulse

Software

Social media management for scheduling, inbox and reporting

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OBS Studio logo

OBS Studio

Software

Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OBS Studio has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Agorapulse standard, Professional and Advanced tiers all cap at 10 connected social profiles; unlimited profiles require the custom-priced tier; OBS Studio the Windows build supports only Windows 10 and 11

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Agorapulse and OBS Studio actually diverge.

Attributes where Agorapulse and OBS Studio differ
AttributeAgorapulseOBS Studio
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, Macos, Linux
FoundedUnknown2012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Agorapulse

Nothing recorded that OBS Studio does not also cover.

Only in OBS Studio

  • Real-time video/audio capturing
  • Scene composition
  • Audio mixer with filters
  • Configuration options
  • Modular 'Dock' UI
  • Studio mode
  • Plugin support
  • Streaming to multiple platforms

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Agorapulse

No use cases recorded yet. See the Agorapulse review.

OBS Studio

  • Live streaming gameplay or a desktop to Twitch or YouTubenot Agorapulse
  • Recording screen and webcam locallynot Agorapulse
  • Compositing multiple video and audio sources into scenesnot Agorapulse

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Agorapulse

  • Standard, Professional and Advanced tiers all cap at 10 connected social profiles; unlimited profiles require the custom-priced tier
  • Additional social profiles beyond the plan limit cost $10 to $15 per month each
  • Monthly billing runs noticeably higher than the quoted annual rate, for example $99 per month monthly versus $79 per month paid annually on Standard

OBS Studio

  • The Windows build supports only Windows 10 and 11
  • The macOS build requires macOS 13.0 or newer
  • Linux support is distributed as a Flatpak and as a PPA for Ubuntu 24.04 and later rather than official packages for other distributions
  • Game Capture is a Windows only source

Pricing, plan by plan

Agorapulse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Agorapulse review.

OBS Studio

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited recording time
    • Live streaming to platforms
    • Scene composition

Which should you pick?

Choose Agorapulse if

Nothing in the data separates Agorapulse from OBS Studio on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Agorapulse review

Choose OBS Studio if

  • You need real-time video/audio capturing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
  • You also want scene composition.
OBS Studio review

Questions people ask

Is Agorapulse or OBS Studio better?
Neither clearly leads. Agorapulse starts at On request and OBS Studio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Agorapulse or OBS Studio?
OBS Studio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Agorapulse and Free for OBS Studio.
Does Agorapulse or OBS Studio run on more platforms?
Agorapulse runs on Web. OBS Studio runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
Can I use OBS Studio for free?
Yes. OBS Studio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Agorapulse starts at On request.
What can Agorapulse do that OBS Studio cannot?
OBS Studio covers Real-time video/audio capturing, Scene composition, Audio mixer with filters, Configuration options.
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