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OBS Studio

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Free Video Editing Solution for Professional Video Creation

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Q. What type of pricing plans does OBS Studio offer?

OBS Studio has the following pricing plans:
Pricing model: Free

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Q. Who are the typical users of OBS Studio?

OBS Studio has the following typical customers:
Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Public Administrations, Small Business

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Q. What languages does OBS Studio support?

OBS Studio supports the following languages:
English

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Q. Does OBS Studio offer an API?

Yes, OBS Studio has an API available for use.

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Q. What level of support does OBS Studio offer?

OBS Studio offers the following support options:
24/7 (Live rep)

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OBS Studio product overview

What is OBS Studio?

OBS Studio is a free open-source video editing and live streaming system that provides real-time audio/video capturing, sound mixing, aspect ratio configurations, and more advanced editing options to create professional video content. The systems configuration options allow users to upload media from multiple sources and alter video length, speed, and contract in real time. Additionally, OBS Studio provides multiple transition options to enhace clip quality while maintaining smooth transition sequences.

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

24/7 (Live rep)

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Value for money

4.8

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946

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OBS Studio features

Functionality

4.6

/5

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Total features

10

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Most valued features by users

Collaboration Tools
Audio Capture
File Management
Multi-Screen Recording
On-Demand Recording
Screen Capture
Screen Recording
Video Capture

OBS Studio users reviews

Overall Rating

4.7

/5

946

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Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend9.04/10
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Pros
It is one of the best open-source and free software I have come across. With such a wide range of features and broad range of plugin supports to expand on those, OBS is truly one of a kind software.
The thing that I love the most about OBS is that it creates quality videos that are not too big in size when compared to other similar software, it just has a really good encoder.
I never live streamed, but I just hear good things about OBS on this front. I definitively recommend and promote anyone to try this brilliant piece of tech.
Cons
It is less that intuitive to set up initially and there is no undo option so that, if you delete a scene or an element by mistake, you cannot undo your error.
Sometimes it'll overload your system making it lag, it can be very frustrating too. I've lost many videos as my laptop kept crashing due to there not being enough ram available.
That can means sending the wrong feed live at times - the power of OBS needs to be fully understood so that you don't make simple errors.

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CharRon S.

Owner

Entertainment, 1-10 employees

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OBS time

Reviewed 2 years ago

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Charron S.: Hi, my name is Charron. I'm a multimedia technician and I give OBS a four rating. And if...

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Jimmie G.

Creative Director

Events Services, 1-10 employees

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Holy Cow, this is FREE?!

Reviewed 2 years ago

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Jimmy W.: I'm Jimmy, I'm a creative director and I give OBS a five star rating. For more information,...

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Ian A.

Education Management, 51-200 employees

Used weekly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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Fantastic software for streaming

Reviewed 4 years ago

As someone that has used OBS for many years, it is amazing to see how far it has come. With support for multiple streaming services, plus local recording (which we often use for creating user tutorials), it has been an amazing tool to use for streaming educational/informative content for work. With multiple scenes and sources setup and bound to keyboard shortcuts, I can quickly switch between them to ensure the viewer sees exactly what I need them to.

Pros

Incredible number of features Easy to setup and use Support for many different streaming services No costs involved

Cons

If you have little or no technical knowledge, you may require some help to get started as it can be a little confusing. This, however, is true of most streaming software.

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Oussama O.

Computer Games, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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OBS Studio Review: Outstanding Free Streaming Tool

Reviewed 4 months ago

Overall, OBS Studio is an outstanding free streaming tool that makes it easy to create and stream professional quality content. The intuitive interface and wide range of features make this software a great choice for any content creator.

Pros

OBS Studio is an outstanding free streaming tool that is full of useful features and is incredibly easy to use. It is packed with a wide range of options for streaming, recording and live broadcasting, making it a great choice for content creators. The interface is intuitive and user friendly, allowing you to quickly set up and start streaming with minimal effort. The software is also highly customizable and can be tailored to meet your specific streaming needs.

Cons

One negative aspect of OBS Studio is that it can be a bit resource intensive, causing some performance issues and sluggishness on less powerful machines. Additionally, the software can be a bit daunting for beginners, as some of the more advanced features can be difficult to understand.

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Donna D.

Cosmetics, 1-10 employees

Used weekly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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OBS is great for LiveStreams

Reviewed 3 years ago

If I was still streaming on Twitch, I would still be using OBS. I tried Streamlabs after trying OBS but didn't like the way it ran. Too many hiccups .. so I definitely recommend OBS for streaming. OBS is also REALLY amazing if you want to record a webinar that you are working because it allows you to record your screen.

Pros

I used OBS for streaming on Twitch. I liked that I was able to integrate my own layouts and have them show up on my screen. I also loved being able to change back and forth between scenes.

Cons

OBS is challenging to use. I had to watch several YouTube videos to make sure I was connected correctly. I feel like OBS should come with a user manual to make it easier for tech noobs.

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Media Production, 10,001+ employees

Used monthly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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A good Backup - Also a good Primary!

Reviewed 2 months ago

I typically deploy systems with OBS as secondary systems (not absolutly vital) so that if they are not 100% flawless, it's not the end of the world. But once you have both a hardware and OS setup that works, and you know how to run it, it's pretty solid.

Pros

First and foremost, it Free! In my company setting we also use Telestream's Wirecast, which is a bit more user-friendly and has a bit more support, but also costs several hundred for each license and requires annual costs for version upgrades and support. I can install OBS on any system I want without having to worry about licensing issues.

Cons

There a relatively limited number of certified compatible capture devices that work with OBS. That said, other capture devices DO work, but it's more of a 'Try and Find Out' thing, or search the web forums and hope.

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T. Ryan A.

Entertainment, self-employed

Used weekly for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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Extremely powerful tool for broadcasting multiple video and audio sources.

Reviewed 2 years ago

Overall I think OBS is fantastic. It is a bit kludge-y in certain aspects but I have been using it for about a year and a half now and I can't imagine switching to a different tool. It has been able to handle multiple camera scenarios with ease. I just love it.

Pros

This product allowed me to quickly put together professional "studio grade" composite video scenes that were then easily broadcast to a number of online sites. I used it most frequently with Twitch and it has nicely integrated twitch features, but it can also be used to broadcast to facebook or youtube given that you have things configured correctly. The ability to apply video and audio filters as well as support for a variety of different audio and video formats for inset playback was extremely useful.

Cons

This product has a bit of a DIY flair. For anyone with a background in video editing or audio editing it wont take too long to figure out how to set up a scene and broadcast with OBS. However, the onbaording for new users is virtually non existant. I certainly wouldn't give OBS to someone with little to know technical experience and expect them to be successfull. In today's tech landscape, especially when it comes to streaming there are so many unsophisticated users attempting to get started that I think a few more passes to the UX and UI would be beneficial.

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