OBS Studio

Founded by Lain Bailey in 2012

Free, open-source software for live streaming and video recording.

Cost

Free

Rating

★ People love it

Time to value

Quick Setup (< 1 hour)

Use OBS Studio to compose scenes, capture real-time video/audio, and stream to platforms like Twitch, YouTube, or record locally. It supports unlimited scenes, multi-source inputs, and advanced configurations like filters, transitions, hotkeys, and VST audio effects. Ideal for content creators, educators, and professionals wanting a high-performance, customizable streaming setup without cost.

What OBS Studio does

Compose multiple scenes with sources like windows, webcams, game captureMix audio with filters like noise suppression and gain per sourceStream live via RTMP to platforms like Twitch and YouTubeRecord video locally in high-quality formats (e.g. MP4, MKV)Add transitions, overlays, and custom hotkeysExtend functionality with plugins and modular UIUnlimited scenes & multi-source supportPer-source audio mixing with VST filtersModular UI with custom dockable panelsNative support for game and window captureCross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)Plugin ecosystem and open SDK