OBS Studio - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Reviewers appreciate OBS Studio's robust video capture capabilities. They highlight the ability to use various video input devices, including webcams, capture cards, and even smartphones. Users report that OBS Studio supports multiple video sources and layouts, making it easy to customize scenes and add overlays. They find the software compatible with a wide range of hardware and appreciate the high-quality video output. Users also mention the ease of setup and the flexibility to adjust video resolution and quality settings. Of the 36 OBS Studio users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Video Capture, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“OBS also has the ability to capture video from external devices. I personally used my webcam and capture card to capture video to stream to YouTube. There are multiple options that OBS gave me to choose my own layouts and scenes to display my content. ”

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Shamshad A.

Delivery Driver

“Video Capture is a staple of OBS Studio. It makes it easy with the ability to add sources and scale them to your liking. You can add multiple items and set things up in a layout, even.”

Kristen B.

Streamer

Reviewers indicate that OBS Studio's audio capture capabilities are highly valuable. They appreciate the ability to capture audio from multiple sources, including microphones, desktop audio, and external devices. Users find the audio quality excellent and highlight the various settings and filters available to enhance sound. They report that OBS Studio allows for precise control over audio levels and synchronization with video, making it suitable for professional recordings and live streaming. Of the 120 OBS Studio users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Audio Capture, 97% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“The audio is encoded perfectly, You can get the audio from your device and the audio from your microphone totally alligned. It records in high quality and you can adjust the volume and the sound interface.”

Israel P.

Educator

“The audio capture of OBS Studios is a huge draw of the product. It is very simple to see the separate audio lines and sources and adjust them accordingly (if perhaps an employees mic was too loud during a recording when compared to the other employees, they can be quieted after the fact), and that is a single example from the top of my head. This is a part of the service that is used very frequently.”

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Steven W.

Laboratory Scientist

Users report that OBS Studio excels in screen recording, offering high-quality video capture with customizable resolution and frame rates. They appreciate the ability to record the entire screen or specific portions, making it ideal for tutorials, gameplay, and presentations. Reviewers mention the software's flexibility in handling multiple inputs and the option to add overlays, such as webcam feeds and text. They find the recording process smooth and reliable, with minimal impact on system performance. Of the 132 OBS Studio users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Screen Recording, 95% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers feel that OBS Studio's screen capture capabilities are highly effective. They highlight the ability to capture specific screens or applications, which is useful for streaming and creating video content. Users appreciate the high resolution and clarity of the captured images, as well as the option to customize frame rates and add logos or overlays. They find the process straightforward and mention the software's compatibility with various hardware setups. Of the 106 OBS Studio users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Screen Capture, 91% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers indicate that OBS Studio's multi-screen recording capabilities are particularly helpful for users with multiple monitors. They appreciate the ability to capture and display multiple screens simultaneously, adjusting the layout to their preference. Users report that this capability is beneficial for tutorials, live streaming, and presentations, allowing for seamless transitions between screens. They find the setup process easy and the performance reliable, even with mixed resolution monitors. Of the 68 OBS Studio users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Multi-Screen Recording, 82% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“You can easily record multiple screens and see them all in one place using OBS and also switch in between them all with a push of a button with external hardware or even with the keyboard.”

David M.

Content creator

“This has very good support for multiscreen recording - to do so, you just increase the size of your capture/stream canvas to a larger resolution, and add the multiple displays in it. It works wonderfully.”

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Luke C.

PM

Users report that OBS Studio simplifies the process of uploading videos to YouTube. They appreciate the direct integration, which allows for easy streaming and uploading with minimal configuration. Reviewers highlight the ability to adjust video quality settings based on internet speed and the convenience of streaming directly from the software. They find the MP4 format output useful for immediate uploads and mention the software's compatibility with other platforms like Twitch and Facebook. Of the 82 OBS Studio users who gave detailed accounts of their use of YouTube Uploading, 82% rated this feature as important or highly important.