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Meld Studio vs OBS Studio:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, OBS Studio had more branded searches than Meld Studio among broadcast software worldwide. OBS Studio had about 4.7 million branded searches, while Meld Studio had 18,100. OBS Studio made up 79.2% of all broadcast software searches we track, and Meld Studio accounted for 0.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about broadcast software, OBS Studio appeared in all five answers and Meld Studio in two. OBS Studio was mentioned before Meld Studio in every answer.

Among broadcast software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

OBS Studio, about 262 searches for every 1 for Meld Studio

OBS Studio 4.7M searchesMeld Studio 18.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

OBS Studio, mentioned in every answer we collected

OBS Studio in 5 of 5Meld Studio in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

OBS Studio, named ahead of Meld Studio in every answer

OBS Studio first in 5Meld Studio never first

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Top broadcast software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OBS Studio appeared in all five answers. Meld Studio was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. OBS Studio was listed before Meld Studio in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. OBS Studio1st
  2. vMix2nd
  3. Wirecast3rd
  4. StreamYard4th
  5. Streamlabs5th
  6. Meld Studio6th
  7. Ecamm Live7th
  8. Riverside8th
  9. Restream9th
  10. Grass Valley–
  11. +4 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • OBS Studio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • StreamYard5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • vMix4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Wirecast4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Streamlabs3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Ecamm Live3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Restream2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Meld Studio2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Riverside2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Grass Valley0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+4 more

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Is Meld Studio or OBS Studio more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Meld Studio and OBS Studio by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 broadcast software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Meld Studio and OBS Studio among broadcast software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for OBS Studio, Meld Studio. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthOBS StudioStreamlabsStreamYardRestreamvMixGrass ValleyChyronMeld StudioVizrtWirecastRoss VideoEcamm LiveRiversideAvid
Oct 202578%9.2%6.1%3.4%1.5%0.68%0.3%0.25%0.17%0.17%0.11%0.11%0.04%<0.01%
Nov 202581%7%5.8%3.1%1.4%0.63%0.28%0.23%0.13%0.15%0.1%0.1%0.03%<0.01%
Dec 202581.3%7.1%5.8%3.2%1.2%0.64%0.28%0.23%0.1%0.13%0.08%0.08%0.04%<0.01%
Jan 202683.4%7%4.7%2.6%0.95%0.42%0.28%0.19%0.1%0.1%0.13%0.08%0.04%<0.01%
Feb 202679.3%7.6%6.2%3.4%1.3%0.69%0.69%0.25%0.14%0.14%0.11%0.11%0.04%<0.01%
Mar 202678.9%7.6%6.2%4.1%1.2%0.68%0.37%0.25%0.14%0.14%0.14%0.11%0.04%<0.01%
Apr 202679.6%6.9%6.9%3.8%1.1%0.62%0.28%0.28%0.12%0.1%0.12%0.08%0.03%<0.01%
May 202679.5%7.6%6.3%3.4%1.3%0.84%0.25%0.31%0.14%0.11%0.14%0.09%0.03%<0.01%
Jun 202682.9%6.4%5.3%2.9%1.1%0.71%0.21%0.17%0.12%0.08%0.09%0.06%0.03%<0.01%
Jul 202677.7%8.2%6.7%4.5%1.1%0.9%0.27%0.22%0.12%0.1%0.1%0.07%0.04%<0.01%
Aug 202677.6%8.2%6.7%4.5%1.1%0.9%0.33%0.33%0.12%0.1%0.1%0.07%0.04%<0.01%
Sep 202679.2%7.5%6.2%4.1%1.2%0.68%0.37%0.3%0.11%0.11%0.09%0.06%0.04%<0.01%

How has the Meld Studio and OBS Studio comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • OBS Studio was ahead of Meld Studio in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Meld Studio’s share of searches among broadcast software worldwide moved from 0.25% to 0.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 18.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OBS Studio’s share of searches among broadcast software worldwide moved from 78% to 79.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.7M.

How did search popularity change for broadcast software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, OBS Studio gained share of searches among broadcast software worldwide, from 77.6% to 79.2%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Meld Studio worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 18.1K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Meld Studio’s and OBS Studio’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Meld Studio

1 branded search term

  • meld studio

OBS Studio

3 branded search terms

  • obs
  • obs studio
  • obsstudio

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