OBS Studio
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Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming
How to Replace OBS StudioOverview
Features
20 features across 15 categories
Audio(2)
Intuitive audio mixer with per-source filters such as noise gate, noise suppression, and gain
Take full control with VST plugin support for audio processing
Configuration(1)
Streamlined Settings panel gives you access to a wide array of configuration options to tweak every aspect of your broadcast or recording
Control(1)
Set hotkeys for nearly every sort of action, such as switching between scenes, starting/stopping streams or recordings, muting audio sources, push to talk, and more
Core Functionality(1)
High performance real time video and audio capturing and mixing capabilities
Developer Tools(3)
OBS Studio is equipped with a powerful API, enabling plugins and scripts to provide further customization and functionality specific to your needs
Scripts written with Lua that interface with existing sources and provide custom functionality
Scripts written with Python that interface with existing sources and provide custom functionality
Extensibility(1)
Utilize native plugins for high performance integrations
Monitoring(1)
Get a high level view of your production using the Multiview. Monitor 8 different scenes and easily cue or transition to any of them with merely a single or double click
Platform Support(3)
Available on Linux platform
Supports macOS 12.0 or newer with both Intel and Apple Silicon versions
Supports Windows 10 and Windows 11
Production(1)
Preview your scenes and sources before pushing them live. Adjust your scenes and sources or create new ones and ensure they're perfect before your viewers ever see them
Scene Building(1)
Create scenes made up of multiple sources including window captures, images, text, browser windows, webcams, and capture cards
Scene Management(1)
Set up an unlimited number of scenes you can switch between seamlessly via custom transitions
Scene Transitions(1)
Choose from a number of different and customizable transitions for when you switch between your scenes or add your own stinger video files
Source Management(1)
Add new Sources, duplicate existing ones, and adjust their properties effortlessly
Streaming(1)
OBS supports all your favorite streaming platforms and more
User Interface(1)
Modular 'Dock' UI allows you to rearrange the layout exactly as you like. You can even pop out each individual Dock to its own window
Pricing
Free
Popular- ✓Real-time video/audio capturing and mixing
- ✓Multiple sources and unlimited scenes
- ✓Audio mixer with filters
- ✓VST plugin support
- ✓Studio Mode
- ✓Multiview
- ✓API with plugin and script support
- ✓Multi-platform streaming support
- ✓Custom transitions and hotkeys
- ✓Windows, macOS, and Linux support
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Build vs Buy
Should you build a OBS Studio alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 20 features.
Buy OBS Studio
Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying OBS Studio saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 20 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
1 known integrations