Open Source
OBS Studio
by obsproject
OBS Studio - Free and open source software for live streaming and screen recording
Our verdict
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From the listing
About OBS Studio
OBS Studio - Free and open source software for live streaming and screen recording
Best for
Content creators and streamers needing a robust, free streaming and recording tool.
Use cases
- Stream live gameplay or events to Twitch or YouTube
- Record tutorials or software demos with screen capture
- Produce multi-camera broadcasts with scene switching
Notes
78,565 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-28. Licensed GPL-2.0.
Indexed from swap-build. Verified against the live GitHub repo.
Pros
- Free and open source with a large community
- Highly customizable scenes and sources
- Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Cons
- Steep learning curve for advanced features
- Requires manual configuration for optimal performance
- No built-in video editing; relies on external tools
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 33.0.1 (released 29 Oct 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 1
- GitHub forks
- 11,096
- GitHub stars
- 79,085
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.1
- Open issues
- 854
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 9
Each value shows when we last confirmed it and where it came from. Values we have not confirmed are left out, never guessed.
Stars and usage
How OBS Studio is growing
78,690 to 79,085
Health and security
Is OBS Studio looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
100 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 1 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 9 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.1 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to OBS Studio
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| loomAlternative to this | Agent | Matched from the listing text | |
| LoomThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| Screen StudioThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 33.0.1
Released 33.0.0
Released 33.0.0-rc3
Released 33.0.0-rc2
Released 33.0.0-rc1
Released 33.0.0-beta6
Released 33.0.0-beta5
Released 33.0.0-beta4
Released 32.2.2
Released 32.2.1
Released 32.2.0
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