OBS Studio
Founded by Lain Bailey in 2012
Record high quality video and stream live broadcasts across multiple websites
Pricing model
Free
Rating
★ People love it
Time to value
Quick Setup (< 1 hour)
You can use OBS Studio to capture video and audio in real time for live broadcasts or local recordings. It lets you build custom scenes combining desktop screens, webcam feeds, browser windows, capture cards, and images. You can adjust your audio levels with built-in filters like noise suppression and gain, or connect external VST plugins for deeper control. The interface features a preview mode to inspect layouts before pushing them live, customizable hotkeys for quick transitions, and native connections to major streaming destinations.
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Pricing model: Free
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