The open-source standard for recording and streaming
Introduction
OBS Studio is the global standard of open-source screen recording and streaming: scene composition, multi-source capture, filters and a plugin ecosystem cover everything from game streaming to online classes. Free, watermark-free, no feature walls — 'professional streaming starts with OBS' is consensus.
Key Features
- Scene and source composition
- RTMP streaming
- Powerful filters and transitions
- Plugin ecosystem with integrations
- Windows/Mac/Linux
Pros
- Unmatched for free/open software
- The fullest ecosystem and tutorials
Cons
- Setup has a learning curve
Pricing
Completely free and open-source.（See official site for current pricing）
FAQ
Game recording lag?
Use hardware encoders (NVENC/AMF).
Virtual camera?
Built-in Start Virtual Camera.
Stream key source?
From each platform (Bilibili/TikTok/Twitch) stream settings.
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