Open Broadcasting Software VS. Xsplit; Which Is Better?

   Okay, the thing about these two pieces of software is that it is a very unfair thing. The fact that people argue about this - at this point - dumbfounds me. I used to argue (quite a lot to be honest) for Xsplit, because to be honest it used to be a ton better. But at this point, it's really PC dependent then anything. OBS updated some things, added new features that even Xsplit doesn't have, and made it easier to use, meanwhile still making it a lot less extensive on the computer. Still, Xsplit's layout, set up, and settings are greatly higher, at the cost of some CPU usage.

   I just updated my OBS and used it to stream for the first time in weeks a few days ago, and I am very impressed with where it has gotten. What really set it apart is something called OBS remote, a website built to connect with your OBS software. You can have it open on another computer, and use the website to change OBS's scene, volume, muting, and view the time, viewers, and dropped frames. It is very useful if you have two computers. OBS is also less extensive on your PC and is - of course - free. However, I have noticed people have had plenty of bugs, random offline's, and the fact remains I believe OBS does not look as good, and has less settings then Xsplit.

   Xsplit has its ups and downs as well. Xsplit is great looking, easy to use/navigate, powerful, and - let's face it - the first software designed to stream video games well, and for half the price of other pieces of software. Being 200 dollars for a two year license is the number one reason people will not use Xsplit, and honestly, I think it's ridiculous. I would pay 200 dollars any day before I use OBS, it just doesn't work as well! Not yet at least. But, alas, Xsplit has its quirks too. Firstly, it's missing some small but key features, such as object copying (being able to carry the same image with the same properties to another scene for example), frame dropped percentages, time streaming, and a remote program, all of which OBS does have.

   Honestly, I think it's pretty much tied as to what to use preference wise, so I base it on PC. If your computer can not handle Xsplit, use OBS. If it can, use Xsplit. Some people can use Xsplit but can stream at a higher quality with OBS so they use OBS. If your streaming anything above 480p with Xsplit, stay with it, you do not need to go from 720p to 1080p because honestly, a lot of people can't handle it. My internet can barley handle 720p, which makes watching non-partners incredibly difficult, so don't be going out of your way to go that high. Other then that, its up to you. What do you guys prefer?