# Page 3 | OBS Studio Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is OBS Studio the right Screen Recording solution for you? Explore 1072 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/reviews --- OBS Studio 4.7 (1072) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 3 - Reviews of OBS Studio ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 1072 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use JM Joshua M. Digital Media Director Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The GO-TO Live Streaming Software" May 30, 2024 5.0 Pros Our church LOVES using OBS! Though we have grown out of it now, we used it for years when we were first streaming. It made it super easy to live stream, with the ability to add any cameras we wanted, easily switch between them, add any videos, audio, and anything else. Cons I have no cons! It is free software, but it works like paid software. Review Source RC Rafael C. CSR Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An honest review about OBS Studio" February 5, 2024 5.0 Overall if you want to start a career in Streaming or want to record for Youtube uploads then I highly recommend OBS Studio. Since OBS Studio is completely free and has tons of features and many custom extension which makes your experience better. I have been using OBS Studio to record videos of me and my friends playing video games together. Pros The best thing about OBS Studio is that it is free, it also has 2 versions which it's own website or the Steam version which both works fine, and it still receive updates. Cons The cons of OBS Studio is that new users will have a hard time setting up OBS for streaming or recording. But there is tons of Youtube tutorial on how to setup OBS to their liking. Review Source sL steven L. Analyst Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "OBS Studio for The Gaming Podcasters out there" January 18, 2024 4.0 Fun, useful, It doesn't crash nearly as often as other streaming software. If it does crash there is a automatic crash handler that sends the data from the crash to the OBS Dev team for review to help correct and better the software for the next release. Pros OBS Studio is a free and open-source software suite for recording and live streaming video content. It is widely used by gamers like me as well as other content creators to stream their gameplay or hold their Podcasts on Twitch and a variety of other platforms. OBS Studio is one of the more robust and free screen recorder and streaming suite available for gamers and podcasters, with everything one needs to achieve with some great results. It offers a wide selection of source options and is optimized for games. However, it is wise to get yourself familiarized with the software and experiment as well. Cons OBS Studio is powerful, customizable, and a resource-friendly solution especially with users on Twitch. However, limitations in advanced editing and streaming functionalities do require additional tools and at times other software to complement the suite that it is. Overall, OBS Studio is a awesome choice for gamers and podcasters who want to stream their gameplay on Twitch and other platforms. OBS offers a wide range of features and is optimized for games, but it can take some time to get familiar with the features, so best to learn and maybe check on a few tutorials. Switched from [Streamlabs](https://www.capterra.com/p/228751/Streamlabs/) The crashes were more than i could handle and was quite frustrating. Review Source Jorge V. Ing Online Media Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best in town" May 18, 2024 5.0 I use it since its early versions and i must say than i will try other tools but always came back to OBS. It has become one of the most important tool on my daily work flow. Pros The easy of use, the great tools and be able to work in any OS (Windows, Mac, Linux) and the vast amount of plug inn and add ons. Cons If you wana get the most of this software you must spend some time learning all the nice tricks and configurations to maximize the result Review Source CB Christie B. Communiations Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best free live streaming software." May 22, 2024 5.0 Pros With OBS Studio, you can stream to many services at once and add elements. It isn't as flexible as other options for churches like ProPresenter or ProClaim, but it is free. Cons OBS's scenes can get hard to manage and organize when you have lots of them. Review Source Adalberto Maria B. Libero Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Il Software di Streaming e Registrazione Video Essenziale" September 15, 2023 5.0 Pros Ho utilizzato OBS Studio per un po' di tempo e devo dire che è un'applicazione sorprendentemente potente e flessibile per gli appassionati di streaming e registrazione video. OBS Studio è uno strumento incredibilmente potente per chiunque voglia entrare nel mondo dello streaming o delle registrazioni video. La sua personalizzazione, la qualità video e audio configurabili e il supporto per plugin lo rendono uno dei migliori software gratuiti disponibili per queste attività. Tuttavia, è importante dedicare del tempo per imparare le funzionalità e le impostazioni di OBS Studio per sfruttarlo appieno. Cons Tutto perfetto, nessun riscontro negativo. OBS Studio offre un controllo granulare sulla qualità video e audio. Puoi regolare la risoluzione, il frame rate e il bitrate per ottenere la qualità desiderata del tuo streaming o delle tue registrazioni. Inoltre, il supporto per multiple sorgenti audio ti consente di catturare audio da diverse fonti, il che è utile per giochi, webinar o podcast. OBS Studio supporta una vasta gamma di plugin e estensioni che consentono di aggiungere funzionalità extra al software. Questo è particolarmente utile per chi cerca funzionalità specifiche o desidera espandere ulteriormente le capacità di OBS Studio. Review Source Timothy N. Graphics Designer Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "obs:a powerful screen capturing tool" September 9, 2023 5.0 Overally i can say OBS Studio is a great application especially for my live streaming purposes both on facebook and youtube Pros I like OBS Studio because its quit easy to use and we normally use it for our church live streamings and vedio recording. Cons Recently i have seen that the latest version of OBS Studio does not accept the NDI plugins. Reason for choosing OBS Studio i chose OBS because it quite easy to learn and use it than other products Review Source Stanley M. System Administrator Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Best Screen Recording and Video Capture Software" December 2, 2022 5.0 OBS Studio is by far the best screen recording software I have ever used. That in Pros The output compression of files is amazing and happens almost instantaneously as you record. The final Output of a HD session is very small at 60fps and this is awesome. Cons Forward compatibility for plugins is a major drawback for OBS Studio and it's very irritating to be force to rollback to a previous version due to a failed plugin. Alternatives considered [vMix](https://www.capterra.com/p/210599/vMix/) Reason for choosing OBS Studio OBS Studio is not resource intensive as compared to vMix and the price price. Switched from [Camtasia](https://www.capterra.com/p/203013/Camtasia/)[Bandicam](https://www.capterra.com/p/188396/Bandicam-Screen-Recorder/) Price of the license was a bit high and final render took a lot of time to generate. Review Source SW Steven W. Laboratory Scientist Medical Devices Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The Essential Day to Day uses for OBS Studio" September 12, 2023 5.0 OBS allows easily collaboration between employees new and old with varying degrees of knowledge about the project being performed. This program has allowed time to be freed up for other tasks, that would have been spent dealing with the mundanities of video editing. Pros The ease of use and access is among the most attractive features. New employees are easily acquainted to the system, even those with quite minor experience in video editing, as the system is very straightforward. Though it is straightforward, there is a large amount of depth for those familiar with more complex video editing software, making OBS Studio a great video editing software to have in the office; it works well with newer, inexperienced employees as well as with older veterans of the industry. Cons OBS's lack of variety of plugins is rather disappointing, yet also not extremely needed. The system's nuts and bolts are so well built that it is rare for a member of our team to think of a plugin they would like to have, but it is frustrating to think of a service that would be desired, yet does not exist native to the program or as a plugin. Thankfully, in these situations, OBS has a lovely customer service team that can be reached out to with recommendations for future features, as the team is always improving the software. Review Source LM Lucky M. Owner Animation Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Obs studio" June 17, 2024 5.0 I've been using obs for almost a year now. Pros It's simple to use. With great features Cons It gives you the opportunity to record your screen and video capture feature it's also a great addition. Review Source WHS William Hernando S. Music Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Una caja de herramientas escencial para cualquier creador de contenido" September 14, 2022 5.0 OBS me brindó la oportunidad de realizar mis clases Online de manera creativa durante el confinamiento por COVID-19. Lo uso en todas mis reuniones Online y clases. Pros La capacidad de OBS de poder integrar muchas fuentes en una sola experiencia multimedia, de manera dinámica, trasparente y con look profesional es imbatible. Te pone como director y actor de tu propio contenido en vivo o en diferido. Cons Su curva de aprendizaje es un poco intimidante al principio. En especial para profesores que quieren renovar sus clases online o simplemente hacer videos educativos. Se deben tener conocimientos de la configuración del PC, de busqueda de archivos, de configuración de video y audio, etc. Que tampoco representa un gran problema, pero requiere tiempo y dedicación. Una vez superado este escollo la experiencia lo vale. Review Source WB William B. Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The Go To Solution for Millions of Streamers and Content Creators Everywhere" November 17, 2021 5.0 I use the program often and am a huge fan. It's simple once you know what's going on. It makes video editing easy to a point as it is limited in some ways. As a screen recorder it is the perfect solution. As a streamer, it is the go to program that has incredible customisation options. I give this a overall 9. Pros I love that I can stream to Facebook, Youtube or Twitch at any given time. I love that I can add overlays to make my video capturing look more appealing to the eye. The quality of audio and video is superb and you get multiple choices at bitrates and presets for recording and streaming reasons. I love how simple it is to setup and customise the program. I love that I can monitor everything that I'm recording from one program. This includes sound, Frame loss, CPU usage to name a few. Cons Its not beginner friendly and I did need to watch a few youtube videos to figure out what's going on. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OBS Studio is the best Free Computer Screen Recording Software" July 13, 2022 5.0 At first I could not understand the settings of OBS Studio, but after practicing it several times, doing live broadcasts, adding effects and adjusting settings each time, I was able to get an excellent experience from it, it is enough that it is free and offers very high quality sound and picture Pros Yes, there are many programs that offer screen recording, but the problem is that some of them are free and paid and the free programs do not contain enough features to inspire you to use them, so I will shorten the topic for you and tell you about the wonderful OBS Studio program that contains features that I love and use a lot on my device and all of this Open source and free An easy-to-use and flexible program that offers you high-quality audio and video, and does not take up much space on the device as it is very light and does not pose any weight on weak devices, and supports live broadcasting on more than 20 different platforms, before saving the broadcast, you can also use various video editing tools to edit it. One of the features that I liked and used a lot is the feature of adding audio filters directly during broadcasting without the need to use external programs, in addition to the presence of many filters for image improvement, color correction, and others. Cons Sometimes while doing a live stream with OBS Studio, the stream gets stuck from minute to minute, after which it goes back to working fine There is also difficulty in the beginning to adjust the settings, but after practice you will get used to it Review Source JD João D. Streamer Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OBS The Social Inclusion Tool" November 18, 2022 4.0 Overall OBS is an excellent software for both recording and live broadcasting, besides being free it offers the best features available on the market, it is worth mentioning that the negative points are related to the difficulty that the software presents for certain settings and for the user who is starting, as well as the lack of a profile setting that saves the scenes and styles so that the user doesn't bother changing computers. Pros Excellent quality recording with a quick response to capture, making the transition smooth and sharp.The input and output audio quality settings are impeccable, bringing a better experience to live broadcasts. Excellent response on connections to other servers for live broadcasts.Excellent compatibility with third-party tools that integrate many new features into both recording and broadcasting.Easy to manage the location of the recording files, as well as the formats. Cons Difficulty to make some integration settings.Difficulty applying the configuration saved in the software when reset.Lack of an option to save all the integrations and scenes configured in the profile, so that regardless of the computer the user uses, the user always keeps the configuration saved. Review Source Israel P. Educator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OBS Studio improves your streaming experience" October 31, 2022 4.0 Excellent. Pros It is easy to use and very practical for streaming on digital platforms. Cons I don't like the fact of the FPS rate bits because some good devices do not support the software and the transmition gets slow. Review Source Frank . P. M. Business Cunsultant Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "OBS "Cost Free" Stream & Recording King!" November 24, 2021 5.0 Since OBS is free I have zero budget on streaming software, i previously had a custom made software which gave us a lot of challenges, I'm saving money and all my presentations and meetings are running smooth without any interruptions. Pros OBS is an absolutely free software. OBS Studio is the best screen recording software i have used to capture moments, stream presentations. Its features like sound capture, video capture, it uses different sound sources, color grading and color correction. When it comes to livestreaming can i use any social media platform of my choice, this is found in OBS studio. In other words, OBS Studio is an all in one software, no other software that can do it better. "After all is said and done, OBS is absolutely free! Cons Sometimes Audio mixer panel disappear, So i restart the software and the panel restores. I have no other issues with the software. Review Source RR Roya R. Creator, Top Head Administrator, Media Producer Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Recorder and Broadcaster's Homeland: OBS Studio, the Free Resource" August 19, 2020 5.0 OBS Studio is the successor to the original Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) application, delivering a lot of serious Quality of Life benefits to the software and allowing for a more Professional Grade look while also not having nearly as many problems as the original OBS suffered from; while OBS Studio suffered in its earlier years because many of those who adopted to this from the original OBS were on noticeable lower end hardware (such as myself), the performance handicaps that it suffered from have only dissipated over time as computer hardware evolved and allowed for more accessibility; now plentiful games, applications, and videos that were attempted to be recorded and/or aired using the software five years ago are noticeably easier to run now and that is essential towards the future of its life going forward. In 2016, I personally used OBS Studio to get back into Live Broadcasting, with me even recording the first and only North American commentary of Star Cruiser (Sharp X68000) on the application in July of 2019, and with the improvements that have come as it evolved, I can easily recommend OBS Studio to anybody getting into any form of Yellow Collar work; it may require some messing around with the settings to optimize certain projects, but the end result will always pay off far better than anticipated, it's not often that one finds free resources such as this and OBS Studio will forever remain on your person if you need to record or go on the air without a hitch. Pros ~ Virtually Lossless recording quality when capturing footage locally in any available framerate and resolution provided by the software. ~ Plentiful visual effects and the ability to layer multiple images and clips allows for a Broadcast Quality and Professional Grade template and appeal for any project or Live airing. ~ Customization of User Interface themes allows for proper Eye Care when in Dark Mode. ~ Users of the software who are running an Intel CPU that has QuickSync will see a reduced load on their Graphics Card by about 05% to help improve performance and stability in GPU~intensive workloads. Cons ~ RAM consumption is high and not meant for modern systems with 016 GB or less without the proper CPU and Graphics Card combo. ~ Users who have a CPU and Graphics Card with a low core/thread/pipeline count, frequency, and VRAM can expect noticeable framerate dips and massive performance instabilities, especially when using hardware that is running on older architectures. ~ Footage may occasionally get inexplicably cropped Horizontally when imported into Vegas Pro and other video editing software for Post~Production. ~ Not fully compatible with all forms of Video Capture devices, Webcams, and Professional Grade Cameras (though there are workarounds for some forms of hardware). Switched from [OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/) As stated, I upgraded to OBS Studio from the original OBS, the latter of which was optimized better for lower end CPU/GPU/RAM combos while Studio handled the more Heavy Duty workloads on HEDT (High End Desktop) systems; while there are some production elements that make OBS Studio feel a bit more limited than Classic OBS (certain features in Classic OBS were not carried over to Studio), the upgrade to Studio was ultimately a mandatory situation, as the original was getting discontinued at a certain point and many users had to force themselves to get used to the new platform in a similar fashion to how many websites may change their layout and API every year or few. Overall though, the transition from Classic OBS to OBS Studio was a smooth one, though I am still critical of the fact that Studio lacks certain features and display mechanics that were done better in the original; in the event that these are ever brought back, then I will happily change my mindset on Studio as it is at the time of typing, both incarnations of the software are good in their own right and a Hybrid of the two would be an ideal change for the software going forward. Review Source Josue R. Video editing Internet Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "OBS Studio review for new users" August 5, 2022 5.0 It's a very good experience, i understood pretty easily and fast how to use this software, i like it so much and it's very useful and helpful for my purposses. Pros What I liked the most about this software is that is very easy to use and understand, it's very user friendly. It has so many settings and options for the different purposses for each content creator such as a video gaming user or a educational user, a teacher for example. Cons I like everything about this software, in my experience, there is nothing bad about it. Reason for choosing OBS Studio Because it's for free and it's a very popular product and it can run perfectly on my computer. Review Source David M. Content creator Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best streaming software" October 2, 2022 5.0 All in all OBS is an exceptional software, very stable and I would easily recommend it to other users. Pros OBS provides all the necessary tools for content creators such as being able to stream straight to the most common websites like Facebook and YouTube, it also provides editing tools so that even without third party softwares I can record and edit my video all inside OBS. Cons The only shortfall for me is that OBS can sometimes be CPU intensive and so I high earned laptop is recommend when using this software. Review Source JAZE P. Systems Administrator Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "What You Should Know About OBS Studio" August 18, 2021 5.0 My ability to stream content and record live events from my PC has been phenomenal thanks to this software... it's easy to use and tons of fun once you get totally used to it. Pros The best screen recording software in the game. Add different audio sources, change backgrounds accordingly, livestream with ease... you got it all in one with OBS Studio. Connect any of your favorite social media platforms to use livestream and you'll be totally impressed with what you get, no other software does it better. Cons I honestly have no qualms or cons against this software, I have yet to find any. Alternatives considered [Icecream Screen Recorder](https://www.capterra.com/p/183296/Icecream-Screen-Recorder/) Reason for choosing OBS Studio I saw a lot of Youtubers going the OBS Studio route so I decided to investigate the software one time. To my surprise, it was the better choice to make. Switched from [Icecream Screen Recorder](https://www.capterra.com/p/183296/Icecream-Screen-Recorder/) The versatility of OBS Studio was what made me change my mind. The stream quality of Icecream is a lot lower than OBS Studio so making the switch for me was a no brainer. Review Source JH Jason H. Worship and Arts Pastor Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Free and relatively painless" July 30, 2019 3.0 Overall, I have found this program to be dependable. It runs every week, and I have not had to troubleshoot anything in the program in over a YEAR. That alone is commendable for a program that I run on a weekly basis. I run apple products that need more hands-on management than this program. The interface is not as sleek, but it gets the job done. Give me a little more control over audio and video syncing, and some transition effects, and I would be slamming the #5 stars across the board. Pros IT IS FREE. May all of my complains and frustrations with this software be safely tucked under the umbrella of a customer who is pleased at the end of the day with a product that is reliable and costs him nothing. That is a miracle and I believe that it is getting easier and easier to use. I love the fact that once I have everything set up in the back end of the program, I can get going with one click. I use this program to record and live-stream our Sunday morning services at Church. On the off-chance that the wifi goes down or something, the ability to continue recording to an external drive has saved us on more than one occasion. It handles the basics such as screen sharing, adding logos, and even some basic audio input options very well. Overall, I am extremely pleased and it made the ability to live-stream in a church of 200 people affordable and attainable. Cons Set-up was a long process of educating myself with very little reward and no long-term application for the knowledge that I gained. There seems to be certain settings that you need to select for different types of streaming. Having to wade through numerous youtube videos in order to find what I needed specifically, was not fun. I would love for this software to develop presets for different purposes. Most all gamers tend to used the same presets with some variation depending on their individual internet speeds. Why not have a preset for gamers and another preset for bloggers, or live-streamers? I don't think it would take much and with a few basic questions, the program could do a lot of the heavy lifting that makes the back end of OBS a pain to work with. Additionally the interface, while more intuitive than most open-source programs, does leave something to be desired. I often have to click through all of the setting options in order to find specific settings that need adjustment. Also, I have been running into issues with syncing external audio with the video during live streaming. The video buffer seems to be inconsistent, so the audio and video will start out synced and randomly get out of wack. Reason for choosing OBS Studio Price and or internal features offered Review Source Charles Boampong K. Web/App Developer E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best screen recorder and video editing software" March 27, 2022 5.0 As an open-source software that offers an extremely high screen recording and video recording for professional work, I will recommend OBS for everyone, especially new YouTubers, Facebook content managers, and other digital marketers. Pros It has a great configuration and advanced tools for video streaming, recording, and editing. Cons It can be a little complicated as a first-time user, but you soon discover that it's easy to use. Alternatives considered [Albacross](https://www.capterra.com/p/167503/Albacross-Website-Tracking/) Reason for choosing OBS Studio A friend recommended OBS to me. Switched from [Streamyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/213044/StreamYard/) I found it easier and much more convenient to use OBS. Review Source JB Jeremy B. Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Despite Being One Vowel off from a Digestive Disorder, This Program Won’t Leave You Irritable" July 23, 2021 4.0 You might be a streamer. You might be a YouTube star. Or you might just be a person who wants to watch Blu-rays on a computer that only supports DVDs. Whatever your position, if recording video of any kind is on your agenda, then OBS should be the platform that delivers the results. With just one quick \*free\* download and install, you can integrate all of your audiovisual media into a single place, ready for capture, and ready for share. All you gotta do is test your webcam, microphone, screen capture, capture card, or whatever you need to ensure you’ll get the recording you want. Once you confirm that OBS is receiving the feed (I usually do a test recording and play it before starting the real recording), then you’re on your way to victory. Just don’t screw up your lines, or you’ll have to start over. Pros Having the ability to connect all forms of audio and visual media to a central recording platform (including that old VHS player you forgot you had, provided you can connect it through an HDMI adapter and capture card) makes OBS a fierce competitor in the recording and streaming markets. But that it’s free is what makes it a no-brainer to get. Seriously, if you make or record videos, why don’t you already have it? Cons Because it’s both free and highly versatile, the cons are arbitrary, but they nevertheless exist. Perhaps the biggest con is with user-interface. OBS doesn’t always remember my configuration, and I can’t always remember what I have to do to get my equipment working or my visuals viewable again. Switching from webcam to screen capture to whatever else can also be a pain if you forget which device is connected to which stream. For a free item, I’ll deal with it, but if this were a purchased item, I’d want it simpler. Review Source CO Chidi O. Audio/Visual Lead Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OBS is great for beginners and advanced streamers alike" April 3, 2023 5.0 Pros This is a free tool with a lot of capabilities from streaming to windows Cons Had a little bit of an issue when copying and pasting a scene with multiple elements. For instance, a lower third group that has text, a background picture or color, logos, etc: When I try to re-use the format, and alter some of the text both the original and new group get modified. I havent found a way to navigate that. Reason for choosing OBS Studio It was free, widely used and there were available tutorials to help with using it Review Source JM Jennipher M. Streamer Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Utilizzo OBS STUDIO ogni giorno per le mie live su Twitch. Non potrei vivere senza." January 27, 2023 5.0 Utilizzo obs ogni giorno essendo io una streamer, creo contenuti sul portarle TWITCH e tramite OBS posso davvero rendere le mie dirette fantastiche e piene di contenuti interattivi, riesco anche a creare delle registrazioni per i miei diversi canali come ad esempio Youtube oppure posso registrare tutorial informatici da poter condividere con i miei abbonati. Senza obs non vivo. Pros La capacità di poter gestire ogni singola fonde sia audio che video contemporaneamente, le linee guida che permettono di posizionare con estrema precisione ogni oggetto che viene inserito, le mille funzionalità dei filtri e tutti i plugin che vengono continuamente creati. Lo trovo davvero PAZZESCO. Cons Nulla, davvero nulla, lo trovo perfetto così com'è, se dovessi pensare a funzioni da poter aggiungere non mi viene davvero in mente nulla, per me è perfetto così com'è. Switched from [Streamlabs](https://www.capterra.com/p/228751/Streamlabs/) OBS lo trovo molto piu professionale e a differenza di streamlabs è completamente senza vincoli Review Source Similar Products Featured