OBS Studio

Open source

Free open-source software for video recording and live streaming with scene composition.

by OBS ProjectOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://obsproject.com/kbVerified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): live streaming, screen recording, open source, scene production, streaming encodesVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, macOS, LinuxVerified

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studioVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): GPL-2.0Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): High performance real time video/audio capturing and mixing, Unlimited scenes switched via custom transitions, Intuitive audio mixer with per-source filters and VST plugin support, Studio Mode to preview scenes before pushing them live, Multiview monitoring of 8 different scenes, Powerful API with native plugins and Lua or Python scriptsVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Creators who want free, open-source recording and live streaming on Windows, macOS or Linux with scene-based production and plugin extensibility.Verification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Video recording, Live streaming, Screen recordingVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 33.0.1Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2012Verified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerified

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Screen Recording Software

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