What is OBS Studio?
OBS Studio is a free application for live streaming and recording video. It combines sources into scenes, mixes audio and encodes output, making it useful for live presentations and captures that will later be edited elsewhere.
Who is OBS Studio for?
Streamers, presenters and teams capturing a live programme or reusable screen recording.
OBS Studio features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Multiple capture sources and scenes
- Live streaming and local recording
- Per-source audio mixing and filters
- Transitions and output configuration
OBS Studio pricing
Free recording and streaming software
No application licence fee. Streaming platforms, hardware, plugins and separate editing tools can add costs.
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OBS Studio is free and open source on supported Windows, macOS and Linux systems.
Before you choose OBS Studio
It is a capture and live-production tool rather than a full timeline video editor.
Encoding settings and hardware must be tested against the intended recording or stream.
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OBS Studio FAQs
Does OBS Studio have a free plan?
OBS Studio is free and open source on supported Windows, macOS and Linux systems.
Who is OBS Studio for?
Streamers, presenters and teams capturing a live programme or reusable screen recording.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.