Last updated: 2026-01-08

For most people in the U.S. who want clear, presenter-led screen recordings with two camera angles, StreamYard’s browser-based studio is the fastest way to get a reliable multi-cam workflow without wrestling with complex settings. If you need many cameras with deep hardware tuning—or only simple single-screen clips—options like OBS or Loom can fit specific edge cases.

Summary

• StreamYard gives you a simple, browser-based way to record your screen with two camera angles, local multi-track files, and branded layouts in one place. (StreamYard)
• OBS can connect many cameras, but setup, tuning, and file management are hardware-dependent and more technical. (OBS)
• Loom is designed for quick one-screen recordings and does not record two monitors or cameras at once, which limits multi-cam workflows. (Loom)
• For most creators, educators, and teams, StreamYard strikes the best balance of quality, control, and ease for screen + multi-cam recording.

What does “screen recording with multi‑cam support” really mean today?

When people search for “screen recording software with multi-cam support,” they’re usually after one of two things:

1. Screen + talking head + one extra angle — a clean presenter view, your slides or app, and maybe a product close-up or whiteboard.
2. Complex multi-camera rigs — multiple DSLRs, capture cards, or phones feeding into a heavily customized layout.

Most U.S. users fall squarely into the first group: they want fast setup, clear recordings, and instant reuse—not a weekend spent tweaking encoders.

At StreamYard, we built the studio for that first group: a browser-based space where you can share your screen, add multiple people, use an extra camera, and walk away with local multi-track files that are ready for editing or repurposing. (StreamYard)

How does StreamYard handle screen recording with more than one camera?

On paid plans, StreamYard supports an Extra Camera feature so you can bring two camera sources into the same studio: your main camera plus an additional angle. (StreamYard) That means you can:

• Record your screen plus two camera views (e.g., you + product overhead) in one session.
• Control layouts live: picture-in-picture, side-by-side, full-screen screen share, and more.
• Keep presenter notes visible only to you, while viewers see the clean composition.
• Capture local multi-track recordings from each participant for flexible post-production. (StreamYard)

A few practical details that matter in real workflows:

• The extra camera is video-only; you keep full control over which audio source the audience hears. (StreamYard)
• Hosts, co-hosts, admins, and creators can add an extra camera; guests focus on showing up with a single device. (StreamYard)
• You can record in landscape and still repurpose into portrait-friendly clips for shorts and reels from the same session.

If you picture recording a product demo where you’re on camera, your screen shows the app, and a second camera shows your hands on hardware, StreamYard makes that a 5–10 minute setup instead of a full technical project.

How does StreamYard compare to OBS for multi‑cam recording?

OBS is a powerful desktop app for people who are comfortable tuning hardware and encoding. It can add many camera and capture-device sources, with no fixed software limit; the real limit is your computer and capture hardware. (OBS Camera FAQ)

Where OBS is strong:

• You can build intricate scenes with many cameras, graphics, and capture cards.
• You control encoder types, bitrates, containers, and more at a deep level. (OBS Help)

Where StreamYard is more practical for most screen + multi‑cam users:

• No heavy install: it runs in the browser on typical laptops, so there’s less risk of overloading your CPU/GPU. (OBS System Requirements)
• Studio-first workflows: you get layouts, branding, and multi-participant support out of the box, with both cloud recording and per-participant local tracks.
• Time to first recording is measured in minutes; OBS usually demands more learning and experimentation.

OBS also records only the active scene by default; recording multiple scenes or cameras to separate files at once requires plugins, NDI setups, or multiple OBS instances. (OBSBOT Guide) If you simply need one great screen recording with two angles, StreamYard usually achieves the outcome faster and with less risk.

Where does Loom fit for screen recording and multi‑cam?

Loom focuses on quick, async communication: one person records their screen with a camera bubble, shares a link, and coworkers watch on their own time. It offers three capture modes—Screen and Camera, Screen Only, and Camera Only—on desktop and via browser extension. (Loom)

For multi‑cam or multi‑monitor workflows, there are two key limitations:

• Loom can’t record two monitors at once and can’t switch between monitors mid-recording. (Loom)
• You can toggle between Screen Only and Screen + Camera while recording, but you’re still limited to a single camera bubble layered on one screen. (Loom)

If your main goal is to send short, single-angle status updates, Loom is a solid fit. When you need structured, branded recordings with two angles, guests, and a flexible layout, StreamYard covers that need more directly.

How should teams think about cost: StreamYard vs OBS vs Loom?

Cost isn’t just subscription price; it includes setup time, learning curve, and hardware.

• OBS is free and open source, with no licensing or per-minute fees. (OBS) But you pay in hardware requirements and time spent learning the tool, especially once you start adding multiple cameras and scenes.
• Loom uses per-user pricing with a free Starter plan that caps recordings at 5 minutes and 25 videos, while paid plans list unlimited recording time and storage. (Loom Pricing) That model scales linearly with every teammate who needs to record.
• StreamYard uses per-workspace pricing, not per-user, which means a whole team can share one subscription and studio environment instead of each person paying separately. This often ends up significantly cheaper for U.S. teams that want multiple presenters or collaborators recording and reusing content together.

When you factor in both dollars and hours, many teams find that a single StreamYard workspace replaces a patchwork of OBS setups and per-seat async tools for most screen + multi‑cam content.

What’s a practical workflow for recording screen + two angles in StreamYard?

Here’s a simple scenario many readers can copy:

1. Open a StreamYard studio in your browser and pick your main mic and camera.
2. Share your screen with your slides, browser, or app window.
3. Add an Extra Camera as a second angle—maybe an overhead camera for a physical demo. (StreamYard)
4. Choose a layout that keeps your face visible next to the screen, then switch layouts live when you want to emphasize the second angle.
5. Hit record (no need to go live), deliver your walkthrough, and then download local multi-track files for editing or repurposing. (StreamYard)

Because the studio runs in the browser and handles both cloud and local capture, you avoid the usual multi-cam issues—mismatched resolutions, audio drift, file naming chaos—that come with juggling multiple local tools.

When might OBS or Loom still be the right call?

There are a few clear edge cases where other options can make sense:

• You want five or more cameras feeding into a custom layout and you’re comfortable tuning your own encoders and hardware: OBS is built for that style of production. (OBS Camera FAQ)
• Your only need is short, single-screen updates with a camera bubble for internal communication, and link-based sharing is the priority: Loom maps neatly to that use case. (Loom)

For everyone else—course creators, YouTube educators, SaaS founders, sales engineers, small production teams—the balance of speed, clarity, and flexibility tends to favor StreamYard.

What we recommend

• Start with StreamYard if you want a straightforward way to record your screen with two camera angles, branded layouts, and multi-track files, all in the browser.
• Use OBS when you specifically need many cameras and granular control, and you’re willing to invest time in setup and hardware tuning.
• Layer in Loom only if your team relies heavily on quick single-angle async updates and doesn’t need multi-participant, multi-cam sessions.
• When in doubt, set up a StreamYard studio, add an extra camera, and record a short test demo—you’ll know within 10 minutes if it covers your workflow.