OBS Studio
OBS Studio offers high-quality video recording and live streaming capabilities, supporting multiple platforms and providers.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopcross-platformone-click install
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.
Replaces 8 paid apps
up to $160/mo ($1,920/yr) in subscriptions
OBS Studio FAQ
Common questions
Is OBS Studio free and open source?+
OBS Studio is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. OBS Studio offers high-quality video recording and live streaming capabilities, supporting multiple platforms and providers.
What paid software does OBS Studio replace?+
OBS Studio serves as a free replacement for 8 paid SaaS applications: Bandicam, Camtasia, CleanShot, Kite, Loom, Screen Studio, ScreenFlow, Shotbase, saving up to $160/month ($1,920/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up OBS Studio?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
What is the catch or trade-off with OBS Studio?+
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.