OBS Studio – Free Video Recording & Live Streaming Software

Editor's Choice
Version 20.04
4 GB
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OBS Studio oBS Studio is a free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming. Trusted by millions of content creators and streamers, OBS offers powerful features for capturing and mixing video and audio in real-time.

Key Features

  • High performance real-time video capture
  • Unlimited scenes and sources
  • Stream to Twitch, YouTube, Facebook
  • Record in MP4 or FLV format
  • Studio mode with scene preview
  • Audio mixer with filters

System Requirements

Windows 10+, macOS 11+, or Ubuntu 20.04+ | 4 GB RAM | DirectX 11 GPU

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Windows

Compatible with Windows 10, 11 and later

Version 20.04 4 GB
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macOS

Compatible with macOS 10.15 and later

Version 20.04 4 GB
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Linux

Compatible with Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and more

Version 20.04 4 GB
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Pros & Cons Analysis

Pros

  • Completely free and open-source
  • High-quality recording up to 4K
  • Support for multiple streaming platforms
  • Extensive plugin ecosystem
  • Scene transitions and audio mixing

Cons

  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Can be CPU-intensive during recording
  • UI can be overwhelming initially
  • Limited mobile support

System Requirements

  • Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • macOS 11 Big Sur or later
  • Ubuntu 20.04 or later
  • Intel i5 4th gen or AMD Ryzen equivalent
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
  • DirectX 11 compatible GPU