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OBS Studio

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Last updated April 13th, 2026

# Page 2 - Reviews of OBS Studio

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Daniele D.  
Freelancer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Funzionalità avanzate e ampia compatibilità, con qualche limite di ottimizzazione"

March 27, 2026

4.0

Nel complesso, la mia esperienza con OBS è stata positiva. Ho apprezzato molto la compatibilità con tutti i principali sistemi operativi, compreso Linux, e l’ampio livello di personalizzazione dei parametri audio e video. Trovo particolarmente utile la possibilità di creare e gestire diverse scene, integrando elementi come microfoni, telecamere, green screen, banner e contenuti collegati a servizi esterni tramite API. Anche la presenza del supporto integrato per il formato MP4 rappresenta un aspetto pratico nell’utilizzo quotidiano. Tra gli aspetti meno convincenti, ho notato una minore ottimizzazione a livello hardware e di sistema operativo, soprattutto su macOS, dove mi è sembrato più pesante in termini di risorse rispetto allo strumento di registrazione nativo. Inoltre, manca una funzione comoda come la registrazione continua con salvataggio retroattivo degli ultimi 30 secondi, che sarebbe particolarmente utile in ambito gaming.

Pros

Compatibilità con tutti i sistemi operativi, anche linux. Personalizzazion dei settaggi audio - video, decodificatore in formato MP4 integrato. Possiblità di gestire varie scene con diversi elementi come microfoni, telecamere, greenscreen, banner integrativi con servizi esterni tramite API e scritte a piacere.

Cons

Meno ottimizzazione livello hardware o sistema operativo, su macos sicuramente più esoso di risorse rispetto allo strumeto di acquisizione nativo. Manca la possibilità di resgistrare in modo perpetuo e salvare gli ultimi 30 secondi di registrazione, funzione comoda per i videogiocatori.

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Jeremy H.  
Host and Owner  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A great tool for the starter streamer"

May 8, 2026

4.0

I can quickly and easily make changes to my set up to adapt with whatever I may be wanting to stream that day

Pros

The access to free tools that let anyone go live and stream to the biggest streaming platforms on the internet

Cons

The user interface feels like it can still be improved to make new users understand all the tools that are actually available

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AL

Amber L.  
People Reporting and Communications Officer  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Save yourself explaining things repeatedly!"

July 15, 2025

4.0

Overall for a free software I am really impressed. It is easy to use out of the box. I have recommended to several colleagues who have also enjoyed using it for tutorials and walkthrough videos.

Pros

It is simple to record video SOPs to upload to our intranet and share with colleagues. This saves me a lot of time answering the same questions repeatedly.

Cons

It can be difficult to set the audio levels at first. I filmed some videos that were way too quiet (whilst using a headset microphone) and I had to refilm.

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CD

Caleb D.  
Project Manager  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "OBS: Objectively, the Best Video Recording Software"

April 14, 2025

5.0

My experience with OBS has been nothing but positive. It's free, open-source, easy to learn, and quick to use, and it produces high-quality video and audio recordings. I appreciate that it's so simple but allows you to customize the audio levels of different audio sources.

Pros

I use OBS to record video and audio from client calls. I prefer OBS to system-default recording methods because I can set OBS to record specific screens and audio sources. When multiple programs are contributing to recorded audio, I can use OBS to raise/lower the volume of audio pulled from certain programs. It's handy when multiple people are on a call and talking over one another; I can keep change their individual volumes without altering the volume of their voices in the recording.

Cons

There is very little that I don't like about OBS Studio. Sometimes I have to reset the folder that files are automatically saved to. It changes back to the default option more often than I'd like.

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SB

Simone B.  
Priest  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Obviously a Big Solution"

February 24, 2025

5.0

It has been a big help during the pandemic season when I discovered it and I started to do many useful things for my job by remotely on a streaming platform.

Pros

It is free and this is a huge difference for people who wants to start their streamer experience

Cons

Only that maybe it can be easy to restart a streaming service without doing so many steps, maybe automatic when sometimes the network fails and then is reconnected after a second.

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DB

David B.  
Photo editor and web admin  
Photography  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Highly customisable, very well written screen recording software"

May 30, 2025

5.0

I have a very positive experience of OBS Studio. We use it to record tutorials, mainly, but I've occasionally tested its other functions. I've never known it to break, and I love that there are so many settings to customise.

Pros

Highly customisable screen recording software. It's possible to use as a web-cam for videoconferencing.

Cons

The interface is a little fiddly to get used to at first, but after a little practice, this isn't an issue.

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CB

Cynthia B.  
Client Care Representative  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best for both seasoned streamers and amateurs"

January 4, 2025

5.0

As mentioned above, I use it for both work and personal endeavors. I keep coming back to it and prefer it over other media management software. Until something better comes in the horizon (which hasn't been the case) I'll stick to it.

Pros

This is great for personal media management or large broadcasts. The great stuff is personalization as it adjusts to the needs of every event or stream that you need to prepare, keeping the settings in a single machine.

Cons

It could be a bit more intuitive or implement some automatization.

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BC

Bernie C.  
CEO  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "OBS Studio allows for no fuss recordings for any use case"

April 8, 2025

4.0

My overall experience with OBS has been great. It is quite configurable and useful outside of the small learning curve at the beginning of when I started using it. There are many options to be able to tailor settings to your liking to get exactly want you want out of the software. However, the different docks on the main screen are not as configurable in size or location as you might expect. It is a fight to configure the docks in the space you want them and many times the configuration is not supported so it wastes precious screen space. Other than those two issues the experience has been great!

Pros

\- Free - Open source - Dark Mode - Supportive Community - Very configurable to the user's needs - Modern UI elements

Cons

\- User interface has a small learning curve for beginners - Docks are not configurable as desired in size and location

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TB

Tanner B.  
Streamer  
Online Media  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to use and get started"

May 1, 2025

5.0

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.

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.

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Israel O.  
Coordinator  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "OBS Studio, the powerful open source flexibility for Screen Recording and Livestream"

March 18, 2025

5.0

It's support multi platform operating system eg MacOS, Linux and Windows

Pros

OBS Studio is an open source flexibility for Live streaming and video recording

Cons

It's allows you to Livestream without restrictions or watermark

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fZ

franck Z.  
formateur client  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Capture vidéo"

January 27, 2025

5.0

création de supports vidéo pour aider les client a utiliser seul des softs ou des machines d'impression numérique haut volume

Pros

Logiciel gratuit pour capturer des images et sons a partir de différentes sources et en différents format.

Cons

aucun point négatifs il fait le travail correctement

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JG

Jeremy G.  
Video Editor  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Free and Extensible!"

December 9, 2024

5.0

I mostly use OBS Studio for video recording in my daily video editing workflow.

Pros

Simple to use and free to download. It works for both streaming and video recording.

Cons

The interface could be more clear and user friendly.

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Rinaldo M.  
Programmatore di PC - Sistemista di rete  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "OBS Studio ottimo per la cattura dello schermo"

September 23, 2024

4.0

La mia esperienza complessiva con OBS Studio è neutra, è un programma open source free però molte cose migliorare, l'ho utilizzo per guardare film streaming tramite dispositivi esterni quindi l'unico programma che promette quello che dice del resto l'ho continuo ad utilizzare arrestandolo all'avvio di windows

Pros

Mi è piaciuto molto di OBS Studio, ho utilizzato molto la funzionalità di video inserendo una chiavetta con sistema operativo, con un cavo tranquillamente mi dava la possibilità di visualizzare correttamente il video senza problemi, interagendo direttamente con il telecomando perfetto veramente. Mi è piaciuto molto la cattura dello schermo risulta di ottima qualità, la qualità del suono è buona.

Cons

La cosa che mi è piaciuto di meno di OBS Studio, è il fatto che risulta molto pesante sul sistema operativo tante volte il programma va in crash quando collegato con gli adattatori che trasmettono il video, molto lento il programma durante l'avvio di windows, rallenta windows di molto

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CB

Cooper B.  
Director of Media Ministries  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "OBS is great as a backup or as a primary software"

February 6, 2025

5.0

This software has come in handy so many times as a backup for live streaming and recording.

Pros

It seems like there are constant improvements and feature updates being made, but I've never had a major issue with the software itself! Super useful for our church!

Cons

I wish that the interface was nicer. It's definitely easy to use for people who have used it in the past, but for new users, it might be a bit scary at first.

Review Source

JF

Jules F.  
Gamer  
Computer Games  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Décevant pour un logiciel tant reconnu par les pairs!"

February 7, 2025

2.0

Vraiment bien la plupart du temps mais malheureusement l'ingénérie sonore me fera sûrement quitter l'app pour mieux.

Pros

Facile d'utilisation, pleins de tutos dispos

Cons

N'enregistre pas le micro sur des enregistrements alors que ça enregistre le son d'un jeu, déconnecte parfois le micro sans qu'on le sache, bref gros problème d'ingénérie sonore clairement. Ce qui me fait mettre cette sale note parce que c'est pas possible d'avoir ce genre de problèmes sur un logiciel de streaming, ça ne devrait jamais arriver. Quand tu débutes et que ton micro marche pas bah des fois tu fais des lives dans le vent parce que personne te regarde et tu découvres après que t'as perdu des heures de live à cause de ça. J'ai du supprimé au moins 6h de rush dans ma vie à cause d'OBS.

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Carlos Abel B.  
Encargado de Redes y comunicaciones  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Transmisión con OBS "

January 22, 2025

5.0

En general es una aplicación super compleja y completa. Permite la transmisión en varias plataformas, la configuración para todo tipo de red y se adapta de acuerdo al equipo que uno tiene.

Pros

La gran variedad de herramientas y la posiblidad de integrar con varias plataformas.

Cons

La ser una aplicación para grabación u transmisión es muy compleja y usuarios que inicien en el ámbito de la grabación y de las transmisiones, les dificultaría al principio.

Review Source

NH

Nathaly H.  
RTA  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "OBS - Twitch "

September 26, 2024

5.0

I usually use it mostly for small company jobs to record some training but above all I use obs to broadcast on other platforms

Pros

When recording the screen you can get clear audio and the flow of what is being recorded is not slow, good FPS and above all not having watermarks in the middle of the video. I think the FPS that the recording can handle and the quality of it is what it is best at, plus you can also record the black screen and only get the audios. I have not used this option much but from the little that I have used it, it is very useful to be able to have all your screens and simply place in visual what you want from each of them.

Cons

I have a complaint here and it is that some tools are a little complex for someone who has not used them before, sometimes you must be guided by a video on YouTube to be able to obtain the maximum benefits, but outside of those it has very good complements

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Formateur Technique  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Enregistrement et streaming d'écran pour windows"

February 7, 2025

5.0

Pros

Outil facile à utiliser pour faire des captures vidéo de mon écran pour faire reproduire des manipulation

Cons

l'interface manque un peu de convivialité

Review Source

TC

Tommaso C.  
Head of Brand and Innovation  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The go to solutions to manage a streaming like a video studio"

September 22, 2024

5.0

The go to solution for streamers and video amateurs who want to play live directing, regardless of your level of competence.

Pros

Powerfull, solid, video management solution easy to learn with a broad compatibility and clear operating logic

Cons

Some function could be easier and an internal virtual microphone could be an embedded solution (it's a common issue at firsts interactions)

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RN

Rosangela N.  
empreendedor digital  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Projetos e Studio "

December 2, 2024

5.0

aprendir criar e editar projeto, é muito bom ter o conhecimento desse Studio

Pros

Gostei de tudo,sem palavras para descrever.

Cons

Não tinha nada no Studio que eu não gostasse.

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Martin M.  
Head Gamer  
Computer Games  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best video recording and live sctreaming software i have come across"

July 25, 2024

5.0

i will definitely give it a 98% overall, i love its functionality and impressive features

Pros

the user interface and the features the software has

Cons

while recording video then it crashes, the recorded video cannot be recovered

Alternatives considered

[Bandicam](https://www.capterra.com/p/188396/Bandicam-Screen-Recorder/)

Reason for choosing OBS Studio

impressive features, user interface, easy to use and its functionality

Switched from

[Movavi Screen Recorder](https://www.capterra.com/p/208975/Movavi-Screen-Recorder/)

overpriced. the value did not go hand in hand with the features and functionality

Review Source

CM

Christhian M.  
Data Scientist  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Review of OBS"

October 21, 2024

5.0

Pros

For screen recording with handson input and output, OBS is the solution to use.

Cons

OBS can take a lot of RAM and CPU to run and it can lead sometimes to frozen PC

Review Source

RV

Reynaldo V.  
Network Specialist  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great tool that I use to record my computer screen"

September 17, 2024

5.0

I Like it because works very good whit the screen recording on my computer

Pros

Works very good if you set up your monitors and audio inputs and outputs

Cons

Is a little difficult to set up outputs when you use some monitors and audio devices, but once you set up them works great

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GM

Gina M.  
Owner  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Over great experience "

September 1, 2024

5.0

Pros

The ease of the use of program and production one

Cons

The timing to learn the program but placed great in time frame

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Aneesh G.  
Game Developer  
Computer Games  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "This is the best screen recording and streaming software for windows."

June 12, 2024

5.0

My overall experience has been very smooth. Never have I ever faced an issue with OBS; it always works flawlessly whenever I need it for work.

Pros

Pros: Trust me, the title says it all. I am a game developer, and I use the screen recording feature a lot to help my colleagues. This might sound like a paid review, but it is genuinely not. The thing I love the most about the OBS Studio is the software itself, which is open source, which guarantees users that it does not contain any bloatware or spyware. Also, it is so easy to use, even for a beginner. With just a click of a button, you can start recording or streaming the absolute best in the market, no doubt about that.

Cons

Cons: I believe that OBS could try making their software lighter; at the moment, it is a little bit on the heavier side. Other than that, I have no more complaints; just keep this open-source software updated and maintained.

Switched from

[ApowerREC](https://www.capterra.com/p/232983/ApowerREC/)

The old screen recorder that I used by "ApowerRec by Apowersoft" was paid software, and OBS was clearly standing out as a free, open-source, and better alternative for me. I switched to OBS because of this.

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