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We still do not consent to being listed here. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 1075 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Open Broadcaster Software ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Open source and free software - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: Basque, English, French, German, Korean, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish ## Features - Animation - Live Streaming Production - Real-time Broadcasting ## Integrations (2 total) - YouTube - Zoom Workplace ## Category - [Video Making Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31677/video-making/software) ## Related Categories - [Video Making Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31677/video-making/software) - [Live Streaming Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31755/live-streaming/software) - [Screen Recording Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31975/screen-recording/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It is an amazing broadcasting software you could use for FREE. > > Personally, I have used OBS Studio for at least 4 years during my video creation journey on Youtube. ----- ### "Professionals who need advanced Video controls" — 3.0/5 > **Edwin** | *July 29, 2026* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about OBS Studio is how powerful it is while still being completely free. The software gives you professional-level tools for video creation, live streaming, and screen recording without forcing you into a paid subscription. We use for example for internal work events and stream it using Webex or Zoom. The ability to create multiple scenes, add overlays, manage different audio sources, and customize layouts makes it very flexible. I especially like the screen capture features because I can record tutorials, gameplay, presentations, or demonstrations with good quality and control. The performance is also impressive because it can handle high-resolution recording and streaming without using too many system resources when configured correctly. The community support is another strong point, with many plugins, guides, and tutorials available. OBS Studio also provides good control over privacy and security because everything runs locally on your computer, giving users more confidence over their recordings. > > **Cons**: The biggest downside of OBS Studio is that it can feel overwhelming for new users. When opening the software for the first time, there are many settings, panels, and options that can be confusing without prior experience. The setup process for audio devices, streaming platforms, and advanced recording settings requires some learning. While the customization options are excellent, beginners may spend a lot of time figuring out the best configuration. Another area that could be improved is customer support because there is no traditional support team like some commercial software products provide. Users usually depend on community forums and online documentation for troubleshooting. Some features, such as advanced video editing or built-in collaboration tools for chat communication, are limited compared to all-in-one content creation platforms. > > My overall experience with OBS Studio has been very positive. It is one of the best tools available for anyone who needs reliable video creation, screen capture, and live streaming capabilities. The software feels fast, stable, and professional, especially considering that it is open source and free to use. I have used it for recording screens, creating video content, and managing live streams, and it provides all the important features needed for high-quality results. The learning curve is the main challenge, but once the basic setup is complete, OBS becomes a very powerful tool. Features like scene management, audio mixing, plugins, and streaming integrations make it suitable for beginners who want to learn and professionals who need advanced controls. Overall, OBS Studio provides excellent value for money because it delivers features that many paid applications charge for. ----- ### "Amazing Product for Broadcast and Recording" — 4.0/5 > **Kyle** | *June 4, 2025* | Computer Games | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's incredibly user friendly and customizable. If you can think of something to do, OBS can likely handle it > > **Cons**: The updates don't always work or are compatible with the setup I have had, making me have to redor my entire layout > > Incredibly positive and would likely never actually switch unless they stopped being able to do anything ----- ### "Great experience with OBS" — 5.0/5 > **Madi** | *April 8, 2025* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The customization, easy to read layout and plugins. > > **Cons**: Learning it can be hard at first. And there’s many things going on on the screen, but in the end it’s worth it. > > I’m really happy that I started with OBS studio for my streaming journey\! ----- ### "Easy to use and get started" — 5.0/5 > **Tanner** | *May 1, 2025* | Online Media | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Open Broadcast Software is an out of the box, easy to use software to get started live-streaming to your desired platform. The vast amount of customization offers unlimited creativity and fun to add to your stream. > > **Cons**: OBS offers what can seem overwhelming of an amount of features. I’ve been using this service for 5+ years and I still find something new every week. > > Simple to use out of the box with limitless customization. I’d recommend this to anyone looking to get started live-streaming or recording from their PC. ----- Page: 1 / 44\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/164144/obs?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/164144/obs) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data