OBS Studio
Free open-source screen recording and live streaming
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OBS Studio is a free alternative to Screen Studio.
OBS Studio is free open-source software for high-quality video recording and live streaming.
- for
- Content creators, streamers, and developers needing video capture and broadcast.
- pricing
- free
- license
- GPL-2.0
- 33.0.0-beta6OBS Studio 33.0.0 Beta 66 days ago
- 33.0.0-beta5OBS Studio 33.0.0 Beta 58 days ago
- 33.0.0-beta4OBS Studio 33.0.0 Beta 413 days ago
Key features
- Real-time capture & mixing — Capture video/audio from multiple sources and mix them live with high-performance H264/AAC encoding.
- Unlimited scenes & transitions — Create and switch between unlimited scenes with custom transitions and stinger videos.
- Audio mixer with filters — Per-source audio controls, noise gate/suppression, gain, and VST plugin support.
- Studio Mode & Multiview — Preview scenes before going live and monitor up to 8 scenes simultaneously.
- Modular dock UI — Rearrange, pop out, and customize the interface layout to fit your workflow.
- Extensible API & scripting — Add plugins or Lua/Python scripts for custom functionality via a powerful API.
Use cases
- Live streaming gameplay or webinars to Twitch, YouTube, and other platforms.
- Recording high-quality tutorial videos with multiple screen captures and webcam overlays.
- Producing multi-camera live productions with instant scene switching and preview.
- Adding real-time audio filters and VST effects during a broadcast.
- Customizing OBS with community plugins or personal scripts for niche workflows.
OBS Studio vs alternatives
 OBS Studio |  Adobe Premiere Pro |  Cap |  Screen Studio |  Loom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Live streaming and screen recording | Advanced video editing | Simple screen capture | Demo video creation | Quick video messages |
| Pricing | Free | Subscription | Free | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- OBS Studio vs Adobe Premiere Pro: Paid professional video editor focused on post-production, not live streaming.
- OBS Studio vs Cap: Open-source screen recorder aimed at quick recordings, lacks live-streaming features.
- OBS Studio vs Screen Studio: Screen recorder with automatic zoom and demo polish, not a full broadcasting suite.
- OBS Studio vs Loom: Cloud-based recording and video messaging service, not self-hosted software.
OBS Studio FAQ
Is OBS Studio free to use?+
Yes, OBS Studio is free and open-source software.
Which operating systems does OBS support?+
OBS runs on Windows 10/11, macOS 13+ (both Intel and Apple Silicon), and Linux.
Can I stream to multiple platforms at once?+
OBS supports streaming to any platform that accepts an RTMP stream, including Twitch, YouTube, and many others.
What customization options are available?+
You can add unlimited scenes, custom transitions, hotkeys, VST audio plugins, and write Lua or Python scripts via the OBS API.
Does OBS have a preview before going live?+
Yes, Studio Mode lets you preview scenes and sources before pushing them to the live broadcast.
Is there a way to monitor multiple scenes simultaneously?+
The Multiview feature lets you monitor up to eight scenes and switch between them with a click.
Summarized by DevHunt from obsproject.com · Oct 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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