OBS Studio
Free open source video recording and live streaming software
OBS Studio is free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. It allows users to download and start broadcasting quickly on Windows, Mac or Linux.
| Best for | streamers and content creators |
| Website | obsproject.com |
Company facts
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Facilities and features
- API
- Integrations
What stands out
OBS Studio provides high performance real time video and audio capturing and mixing.
“High performance real time video/audio capturing and mixing.”OBS Studio, own website
The product enables users to set up an unlimited number of scenes with custom transitions.
“Set up an unlimited number of scenes you can switch between seamlessly via custom transitions.”OBS Studio, own website
Strengths and trade-offs
- OBS Studio provides high performance real time video and audio capturing and mixing.
- The product enables users to set up an unlimited number of scenes with custom transitions.
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How OBS Studio ranks
#9 in Best screen recording software
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 12; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 12.
“Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.”OBS Studio, own website
Alternatives to OBS Studio
 Wistia | #1 in Best screen recording software | 96.0 |
 addpipe.comAudio, video and screen recording platform for the web | #2 in Best screen recording software | 94.0 |
 CapturlyCapture the original, not the upload | #3 in Best screen recording software | 94.0 |
 ScreenityPrivacy-friendly screen recorder and video editor hosted in Europe | #4 in Best screen recording software | 94.0 |
 CamtasiaTraining videos that work | #5 in Best screen recording software | 90.0 |
 ChairkickRecord your screen, share the link, skip the meeting | #6 in Best screen recording software | 88.0 |
Questions about OBS Studio
Who is OBS Studio best for?
OBS Studio is best for streamers and content creators.
Where does OBS Studio rank?
OBS Studio is ranked #9 in Best screen recording software (Lister Score 84.0).
What are the best alternatives to OBS Studio?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Wistia (#1 in Best screen recording software), addpipe.com (#2 in Best screen recording software) and Capturly (#3 in Best screen recording software).
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