CrankWheel vs OBS Studio
Screen Recording pricing comparison · 2026
CrankWheel pricing ranges from $0–$99/user/month, while OBS Studio ranges from $0–$0/undefined. These products use different pricing models (Per-seat subscription vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.
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CrankWheel and OBS Studio both operate in the screen recording category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | CrankWheel | OBS Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free /user/month | Free / |
| Solo | $29 /user/month | — |
| Team | $99 /month | — |
| Enterprise | Custom | — |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
CrankWheel
3 scenarios$29/month
Solo Sales Rep
or ~$181/year with annual billing — Solo plan with unlimited meetings for 1 user
$99/month ($1,188/year)
Small Sales Team (5 reps, ~80 demos/month)
Team plan covers up to 100 meetings per stacked plan with unlimited users
$396/month ($4,752/year)
Large Sales Team (20 reps, ~400 demos/month)
4 stacked Team plans at $99/month each covering up to 400 meetings total with unlimited users
OBS Studio
5 scenarios$0/month
Individual Content Creator - Twitch/YouTube Streaming
OBS Studio is completely free with all features included. No subscriptions or hidden costs.
$0/month
Small Business - Product Demos and Webinars
All professional features including Studio Mode, unlimited scenes, and audio mixing are free.
$0/month
Educational Institution - Lecture Recording
Unlimited recordings with no licensing fees, perfect for educational use at any scale.
Contract Terms
| Term | CrankWheel | OBS Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | — | No |
| Cancellation | — | — |
| Minimum commitment | — | — |
| Can downgrade | Yes | No |