OBS Studio
Combines scene composition, audio mixing, and encoding to stream video via RTMP, SRT, or WebRTC, and to record screen or camera output
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| + | Scene Compositing | Combines displays, application windows, webcams, media files, and browser overlays into customizable scenes, enabling operators to switch visual layouts during live broadcasts or recordings. |
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| + | Real-Time Audio Mixer | Provides independent volume faders, multi-channel routing, and audio effect filters including VST plugins, allowing broadcasters to balance sound sources and eliminate background noise before output. |
| + | Studio Mode | Displays separate preview and program canvases with configurable transitions, allowing operators to adjust upcoming visual scenes off-screen before pushing them to live output. |
| + | Hardware-Accelerated Encoding | Offloads video encoding to dedicated hardware engines including NVENC, AMD AMF, Intel Quick Sync, Apple VT, and VAAPI, reducing CPU load to maintain high frame rates during intensive tasks. |
| + | Multitrack Audio Recording | Saves sound across up to six isolated audio tracks within MKV, MP4, or MOV containers, enabling independent volume and audio track adjustments during post-production editing. |
| + | Crash-Resilient Recording | Writes video data to fragmented MP4, MOV, or MKV containers in real time, preventing recording corruption and data loss if the application or operating system terminates unexpectedly. |
| + | Virtual Camera Output | Routes the composed visual output as a virtual webcam device, enabling custom scenes and overlays to be used directly inside third-party video conferencing software. |
| + | Native WebSocket Server | Exposes an integrated WebSocket API for remote control, enabling external hardware stream decks and automated software tools to trigger scene changes and monitor production states. |
| + | Replay Buffer | Maintains a temporary in-memory video cache that writes recent footage to disk upon pressing a hotkey, allowing creators to capture gameplay highlights and instant replays on demand. |
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System Requirements
| # | Minimum |
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| 1 | Windows 10, or Windows 11 |
| 2 | DirectX 10.1 compatible GPU |
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| 2 | Intel or Apple Silicon CPU |
| # | Minimum | Recommended |
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| 1 | Ubuntu 24.04 | |
| 2 | OpenGL 3.3-compatible GPU |
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| Capterra | 4.75 based on 1074 reviews |
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| G2CROWD | 4.65 based on 136 reviews |
| Softpedia | 4.55 based on professional's opinion |
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- Popular community-maintained add-ons include the obs-websocket plugin (remote control/automation), StreamFX, and Advanced Scene Switcher.