--- title: OBS Studio Reviews meta\_title: 'OBS Studio Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 137 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how OBS Studio works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.6 review\_count: 137 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-10' parent\_category: name: Collaboration & Productivity url: https://www.g2.com/categories/collaboration-productivity --- # OBS Studio Reviews & Product Details OBS Studio is a free and open-source software application designed for video recording and live streaming. It enables users to capture real-time video and audio from multiple sources, including computer displays, video games, webcams, and media files. OBS Studio is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, making it accessible to a wide range of users. Key Features and Functionality: - High-Performance Video and Audio Capture: OBS Studio offers real-time video and audio capturing with minimal CPU usage, supporting multiple sources simultaneously without performance degradation. - Unlimited Scenes and Sources: Users can create and manage an unlimited number of scenes, each composed of various sources such as images, text, browser windows, webcams, and capture cards. - Advanced Audio Mixer: The software includes an intuitive audio mixer with per-source filters like noise gate, noise suppression, and gain, allowing for precise audio control. - Studio Mode: This feature enables users to preview scenes and sources before making them live, facilitating seamless transitions and professional-grade productions. - Customizable Transitions: OBS Studio provides a variety of customizable transitions between scenes, enhancing the visual appeal of streams and recordings. - Modular 'Dock' UI: The user interface is fully customizable, allowing users to arrange the layout to suit their workflow preferences. - Plugin Support: OBS Studio supports a wide range of plugins and scripts, enabling users to extend its functionality and tailor it to their specific needs. Primary Value and User Solutions: OBS Studio empowers content creators, gamers, educators, and professionals to produce high-quality live streams and recordings without the need for expensive software. Its open-source nature ensures continuous improvement and adaptability through community collaboration. By providing a comprehensive suite of tools for capturing, mixing, and broadcasting content, OBS Studio addresses the needs of users seeking a reliable and versatile platform for their streaming and recording endeavors. * * * Seller [Open Broadcaster Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/open-broadcaster-software) Discussions [OBS Studio Community](https://www.g2.com/products/obs-studio/discuss) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Peter D'Hondt Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement \<1 month ### Return on Investment 3 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/obs-studio/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Camtasia](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Camtasia") Camtasia 4.6/5(1,764) ](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) [ ![ScreenPal](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "ScreenPal") ScreenPal 4.5/5(137) ](https://www.g2.com/products/screenpal/reviews) [ ![ShareX](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "ShareX") ShareX 4.8/5(80) ](https://www.g2.com/products/sharex/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/obs-studio/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 137 real user reviews. Implementation Time \<1 month Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## OBS Studio Integrations (7) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. 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" 3/5 What do you like best about OBS Studio? OBS is great when it works, I love the way you can easily see what’s up next to be broadcast and at the push of a button you are throwing that next scene out to the platform (YouTube, Chaturbate, Stitch, etc). OBS made setting up the stream relatively hassle free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about OBS Studio? I’m not sure if my version was just corrupted but sometimes certain things like text would just randomly disappear from the broadcast window, even if no button was pushed. If it was an elaborate scene, it would take rebuilding that entire scene and placing the elements back into the scene from scratch and while broadcasting live that was a major pain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering OBS Studio: Again as I always say, my suggestion would be to download it and try it for yourself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is OBS Studio solving and how is that benefiting you? We were looking for software to let us stream live to different services and OBS was one we were turned on to by a colleague. We didn’t realize many benefits as the problems definitely outweighed the good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite AP Anna P. Streamer Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 12/8/2018 "Works Great, just not my go to" 2.5/5 What do you like best about OBS Studio? I like the updates and compatibility. It is basically the industry standard. Most sites are compatible with OBS (Open Broadcaster Software,) so it makes using it across various sites smooth. Once I had figured out how to set up and link to a 3rd party scene, my experience was immensely better. There are many tutorials out there, that talk about setting up your OBS stream. So that makes it easier to use than some of the less popular options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about OBS Studio? I prefer Streamlabs OBS for it's library of free templates and ease of use for beginners. This software does work great. If you have a personal set of stream scenes, or link to a 3rd-party one, it does preform perfectly. I just prefer the ease of use of Streamlabs, for adjusting scenes on the fly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering OBS Studio: Figure out your scenes first. Watch tutorials for importing scenes into OBS (Open Broadcaster Software.) It will help you immensely when it comes time to set up your stream. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is OBS Studio solving and how is that benefiting you? I stream to my audience with this software. It allows me to stream my game capture, webcam, music, party chat, etc. Once you are more familiar with streaming and setting up scenes, it becomes easier to use. It allows you to set up alerts and notifications as well. I like that OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is the most frequently used OBS, and works well across several different platforms. There is support for many side programs as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about OBS Studio? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about OBS Studio ](https://www.g2.com/products/obs-studio/discussions/new) ![kirit d.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "kirit d.") KD kirit dabhi • Last activity over 5 years ago Di live 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/42052-di-live) ![Blue Scarecrow E.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Blue Scarecrow E.") BE Blue Scarecrow Entertainment • Last activity about 6 years ago OBS as a Professional TV Station (?); wait for Ver. 100 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/28539-obs-as-a-professional-tv-station-wait-for-ver-100) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/obs-studio/discuss) ## Pricing Insights Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement \<1 month ### Return on Investment 3 months ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/obs-studio/pricing) OBS Studio Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_0f1252da87c0d7b58a1a66bd294392a8/camtasia.png "Product Avatar Image") Camtasia 4.6/5(1,764) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/camtasia-vs-obs-studio) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_13c463d221e4e10efd6dd6927e24bd68/movavi-screen-recorder.png "Product Avatar Image") Movavi Screen Recorder 4.5/5(56) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/movavi-screen-recorder-vs-obs-studio) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_dab7aece18e3d884934a0c37ef96eed2/free-cam.png "Product Avatar Image") Free Cam 4.1/5(17) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/free-cam-vs-obs-studio) ##### ##### OBS Studio Features Platform Basics Screen Capture Video Capture Image Editor Platform Content Scrolling Capture Text Extraction Screen Record Platform Additional Functionality File Sharing Platform Search [ View More Features ](https://www.g2.com/products/obs-studio/features) ##### Categories on G2 [Screen and Video Capture](https://www.g2.com/categories/screen-and-video-capture) ##### Explore More [Which tool integrates listing management with local SEO reporting?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-tool-integrates-listing-management-with-local-seo-reporting)[What legal billing software supports multiple currencies and rates?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-legal-billing-software-supports-multiple-currencies-and-rates)[Is Blytheco worth it for Acumatica consulting?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-blytheco-worth-it-for-acumatica-consulting) [What is the best platform for automating incident workflows?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-platform-for-automating-incident-workflows)[What IT resilience orchestration tools best streamline automation for enterprise infrastructure resilience?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-it-resilience-orchestration-tools-best-streamline-automation-for-enterprise-infrastructure-resilience)[Pros and Cons Details](https://www.g2.com/products/obs-studio/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)