OBS Studio is a free and open-source application for capturing, compositing, encoding, recording, and streaming video content. Written in C/C++ and built with Qt, it provides real-time scene composition and supports multiple streaming protocols including RTMP, HLS, SRT, RIST, and WebRTC. The software can stream to any RTMP-supporting destination such as YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and Facebook. OBS Studio runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, with no watermarks added to recordings or broadcasts. It supports multiple video codecs (H.264, H.265, AV1) and audio formats (AAC, Opus), making it suitable for both simple screen captures and complex multi-source productions with overlays and transitions.
OBS Studio captures video and audio sources from a user’s system, arranges them into scenes, and encodes the output for live streaming or local recording. Users manage scenes, transitions, audio levels, and output settings through a desktop interface.
Free, open‑source, no watermark or time limits
Highly customizable scenes, multiple inputs and overlays
Great for multi‑camera, pro‑looking live streams
Strong audio mixer with filters, sync, noise gate
Huge plugin ecosystem and active support community
Demands powerful hardware; can overheat weak PCs
No native cloud sync, mobile remote control yet
Many advanced features buried deep in settings
Pricing yet to be updated!
Clients yet to be updated!
| Logo | Software Name | Rating | Reviews | Starting Price | Trial |
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Webex | 3.8 | 49 | 0 USD ($) | 30 Days |
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GoToWebinar | 3.8 | 97 | 0 USD ($) | 7 Days |
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Eyeson | 3.8 | 95 | 0 USD ($) | 14 Days |
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Vimeo | 3.8 | 94 | 0 USD ($) | 30 Days |
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LiveReacting | 3.8 | 43 | 0 USD ($) | 1 month |