mmhmm vs. OBS: Which one is right for you?
OBS made broadcast video production possible for amateurs. mmhmm streamlines video production by making multiple-source videos easy to create, quick to customize, and professional-looking.
Design your video screen in minutes
1. Create your first scene by adding an image, video, or even a second camera to a slide.
2. Style and resize your webcam video with different frames and effects.
3. Join a video meeting live. Or, record your video. Share a link to watch or download an mp4.
Compare features:
mmhmm vs. OBS
Feature | mmhmm | OBS |
|---|---|---|
Screen recorder | ||
Presenter overlay | ||
Scenes | ||
Works with Mac and Windows | ||
Works as virtual camera with Zoom, Meet, Teams, Webex, and more | ||
Hundreds of unique backgrounds | ||
Easy presentation import (PowerPoint, Keynote, PDF) | ||
Webcam frame options, including virtual green screen | ||
Includes web app that works in most browsers | ||
Video editing | ||
Multiple guests on screen | ||
Records to the cloud | ||
Simplified interface | ||
One-click special effects | ||
Searchable GIPHY library | ||
Automatic subtitles/closed captions | ||
Customer support team | ||
Modular dock user interface | ||
Configuration for broadcast, recording settings | ||
Audio mixing controls | ||
Transitions | ||
Open source | ||
Works with Linux |
For more, see Features.
Why people choose mmhmm over OBS
Making studio-quality video shouldn’t require a video team or help center cram sessions. mmhmm lets you create with drag-and-drop ease—no learning curve, no fancy equipment needed.
Keynote-quality video in less time with intuitive controls
Group streaming for up to 10 people with smooth sync
Integrated editing tools let you trim clips as you record
Advanced long-form recording and editing with mmhmm Studio
Professional admin tools and built-in security for teams
Active customer support, always available to answer any question
See more in Why mmhmm.
“I started researching OBS and I learned it, and it's a steep learning curve. I found that mmhmm was just so much easier to train people up on.”
Kris Buxton-Dean
Creative Development Lead
