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Lets check the Features comparison between OBS vs Streamlabs

If you are new to streaming and have a powerful PC, go with Streamlabs. If you have a low-end PC, you should invest in OBS because it does not impact the computer’s performance and is highly customizable.

Features

Both come with an auto-game detection feature to detect the active game automatically. Below are the features unique to both apps.

Streamlabs OBS pros

Built-in-chat: Streamlabs offers a built-in chat feature with a web-based chatbot to filter out spam. On OBS, you need to install a plugin to enable chat.

Themes/overlays: Streamlabs OBS supports and comes with a wide range of free themes. Check out the 25 free and best Streamlabs overlays.

Donations and payments: Streamlabs offers five built-in payment options to accept donations from fans on YouTube and OBS Twitch. The team does not cut your tips.

Dashboard: Video stats, events, view time, and many other statistics can be viewed on the Streamlabs dashboard. The tool gives you insights to help you work on the weak spots.

Charity: The program allows starting a charity for free.

Test button: The test button lets oversee all the arrangements before going live. It also helps you determine whether your stream alerts have been organized properly.

Undo changes: The program allows you to undo any mistakes with the Ctrl + Z command during a streaming activity.

Remote control: Streamlabs mobile controller app lets you control the Streamlabs OBS desktop app from your mobile phone.

Free sound library: The program offers a free sound library for alerts and notifications.

OBS pros

Minimal CPU usage: From the tests I conducted, OBS consumed minimal CPU resources. Because of that, your gameplay and streaming are smooth compared to Streamlabs.

Starts quickly: While testing, Streamlabs took 5 to 8 seconds on average to open, while OBS only took about 3 seconds.

Over 100 plugins: The tool has about 118 plugins to extend its functionalities.

No Visual C++ Redistributable: Streamlabs requires and installs Microsoft Visual C++, whereas OBS does not.

Optimize on first-time start: OBS shows a wizard to optimize the program for streaming or recording.

Gets updated frequently: OBS is one of the oldest broadcasting software, and it gets updated regularly.

Easy to update: OBS has an update option in the help center to update it. Streamlabs does not offer an update option.

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