# Page 5 | OBS Studio Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - Is OBS Studio the right Screen Recording solution for you? Explore 1074 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 (1074) [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 April 13th, 2026 # Page 5 - Reviews of OBS Studio ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 1074 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use VR Verified Reviewer Teacher Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Bring remote teaching to the next level" March 17, 2021 4.0 By using OBS forums and some Youtube videos I got started in a few days and could manage my online lessons by myself, giving them a more professional and effective touch. I then learned how to bring outside speakers and computers into the show, and the possibilities were amazing. Pros OBS Studio is a free video editing software with lots of helful functions for live sessions. You can set up multiple shots (close-ups, half-length, etc.) and bring multiple elements into your scene (e.g., another computer screen to use as background, an external camera, even a co-host that is broadcasting via his/her cell-phone and that you can put next to you on the same screen!). Features are almost endless, but you have to learn about them via the product's forums and install them as separate addons. The whole thing can be connected to Zoom, Teams, Skype etc (OBS may start a "virtual camera" that you can choose as a video source within each of those softwares). You can use captions, filters, etc... and switch shot by just pressing a shortcut key (e.g.: F1 is the close-up, F2 is the external co-host, F3 is the Powerpoint presentation, etc.). It brings new life to your remote teaching, providing effective solutions and keeping students involved and entertained. Although it may take a while to learn, i found it an excellent investment. Cons Like many video-editing programs, it is CPU- and memory-hungry and eats up a lot a PC resources. Accordingly, it may freeze or crash if your PC is not strong enough to cope with the load. The fact that it is open and community-developed does not help. There are commercial alternatives that are more streamlined but less flexibles (and expensive), and you may decide to turn to them at a later stage. Reason for choosing OBS Studio Since I wanted to experiment and was unsure whether I would manage to use a full video-editing platform, I liked the fact that this solution was free of charge and had a large community of users that I could turn to for advice Switched from [Class for Web](https://www.capterra.com/p/141222/Blackboard-Collaborate/) Much more flexibility, and I can still use Collaborate to just broadcast my live sessions. Review Source Jhordann C. Asistente de proyectos Mining & Metals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Software de grabación y edición" January 19, 2024 4.0 En general es muy buena pero creo que debería bajar un poco su precio Pros Es muy fácil usarlo, el interface es muy intuitivo y se encuentra mucha información en linea. Cons Es algo pesado, se necesita una buena computadora para poder trabajar fluidamente Review Source Ernesto Alfonso O. Director Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Lo mejor que existe para streamers" May 11, 2022 5.0 Imprescindible para mi trabajo online, conferencias, clases y grabación, simplemente imprescindible. Pros Es código abierto, una comunidad que contribuye a mejoras continuas. Cada vez se desarrollan nuevas funcionalidades, es configurable, personalizable, funciona para Stream en cualquier plataforma o redes sociales, Grabación a cualquier formato, cámara virtual compatible con cualquier otro software como zoom, Video Prezi, Google meetings, etc. Puedes configurarlo como mixer como estudio. Cons Las configuraciones y mezclador de Audio cuestra trabajo mezclar fácilmente. Alternatives considered [XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.capterra.com/p/164141/XSplit-Broadcaster/)[mimoLive](https://www.capterra.com/p/177577/mimoLive/)[Wirecast](https://www.capterra.com/p/196794/Wirecast/)[Media Encoder](https://www.capterra.com/p/210334/Media-Encoder/) Reason for choosing OBS Studio Primero porque es codigo abierto, Ofrece lo mismo y mejor lo que los demás de paga proporcionan. Su calidad es insuperable. Switched from [XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.capterra.com/p/164141/XSplit-Broadcaster/)[mimoLive](https://www.capterra.com/p/177577/mimoLive/)[Wirecast](https://www.capterra.com/p/196794/Wirecast/) Primero porque es codigo abierto, Ofrece lo mismo y mejor lo que los demás de paga proporcionan. Su calidad es insuperable. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Streamer Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OBS Studio: Best free recording/streaming software!" September 3, 2021 5.0 Pros It's free, it has a ton of different options to customize how I use the software. I can stream, record gameplay, record a tutorial, my own webcam, etc. I can do a lot with OBS, but the best thing is that it's free! Cons With any software that you're new to, it has a learning curve. However, OBS has been around for awhile, so there are plenty of tutorials available online on sites like Google, YouTube, etc. Switched from [XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.capterra.com/p/164141/XSplit-Broadcaster/) OBS had more features straight out the box and is free. Review Source German Liber L. Streamer/Visual Artist Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "OBS, the king of streaming (on budget) studios" January 7, 2021 4.0 It was a slow learning curve and at first really confused me, but OBS Studio was the best solution for my project. While looking at the stream I really thought it looked professional, and I was very satisfied. Pros I started using OBS while doing a film series in my city, the project was open to the public, but the pandemic forced me to turn the thing into an online project. I used a lot of streaming software at first, skipping OBS for no reason, but when I tried the software I was in awe. The whole package its free to use, while limited sometimes, if you learn how to set it up (Wiki and guides are really useful on the official website), you're good to go. I like to think about OBS as a solution for basic or minimalistic projects. On audio, you can set different audio tracks, separate them and record them. About video, the settings for streaming are useful if your internet connection it's not too good or if your PC/laptop it's not the most powerful out there. The software was using a lot of ram on my laptop at first, but after tweaking the settings a bit, it became really lightweight. You can add a capture device, you can capture your own desktop, a window, you can even add GIFs, images and videos and resize them or drag them through the screen. And yes, you can record on .H264, and that's one of the best things about it. Rookie streamer, if you're reading this and want to take a challenge, download and install OBS right now, it's the best solution for your project if you're on a tight budget. Cons As said, sometimes it lags the computer a bit if you didn't set up the whole thing correctly. The instructions guide it's really extensive and things are kind of hard to understand if you're a novice (YouTube tutorials can help you a lot on this). Alternatives considered [XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.capterra.com/p/164141/XSplit-Broadcaster/)[vMix](https://www.capterra.com/p/210599/vMix/) Reason for choosing OBS Studio OBS it's free and open source, and I chose it because I had zero money on the project. Review Source MT Matthew T. Pastor Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OBS Is a Great Free Resource" February 13, 2024 5.0 For a free software, I very much appreciate its versatility and streaming services. It offers as much as most products that have significant costs to them. Pros I appreciate greatly that it is free and works amazing for the price. It gives us what we need for video recording and the quality is solid. The multi-screen capturing gives us versatility to get what we need for our production. It is fairly light-weight for what it accomplishes. I really appreciate the streaming service it offers. Cons It was a little tricky to get setup and diagnose issues, especially with the low quality of our video and our slow internet. I've had issues with the screen recording and haven't had fixed the issues yet. There are limited resources available to troubleshoot issues, too. Reason for choosing OBS Studio The cost and versatility are what really pushed us to use OBS. Review Source Sayuj K. Server Operator Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An Excellent Tool For Screen Recording and Streaming" October 14, 2023 5.0 Pros I've been using OBS forever, and never had any issues with it. It has so many features, and I can stream or record videos instantly. I love how i can easily customize my streams and it also provides wide range of plugins to extend it's functionalities further like chat overlays, custom scene transitions, audio filters and so much more. Since it is also an Open Source Software, it is definitely worth using without any cost. Cons It will take some time to get used to the tool and learn how to use it properly for new users. And, occasionally I would have some performance issues, as it consumes high CPU and RAM resources. Review Source Bryan Jerico B. Técnico IT Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Streaming con OBS Studio" October 23, 2022 5.0 No he tenido ningún problema con este software, como ya lo he mencionado tiene muchos aspectos buenos pero si fuera multiplataforma este sin duda sería la mejor creación de software para streaming Pros El software me gusta porque tiene todas las herramientas disponibles en versión gratuita, la calidad, el sonido, la grabación y la transmisión son muy buenas para ser tomado como la primera opción de hacer directos. Cons El software me gusta, pero lo malo de todo esto es que no se pueda transmitir a múltiples plataformas. Espero que en un futuro estas opciones estén disponibles. Review Source Tinotenda K. Student Telecommunications Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "If you want to stream and record, OBS is the best software" November 6, 2021 5.0 OBS is an awesome online streaming software that I have also used to record my lectures and to record my game plays. All these features are available in OBS for free. As for the me it is the best recording tool out there. Pros OBS is a great tool for streamers, because it can stream directly to Youtube. Gamers for example can play, record and stream with the app to Youtube. It is also free and has all features that a professional streamer needs. It is very flexible and easy to use. Cons The add-on management needs a bit of improvement Switched from [Bandicam](https://www.capterra.com/p/188396/Bandicam-Screen-Recorder/) In the free version, Bandicam puts a watermark on your videos which I did not like. Review Source dg G. Student Online Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OBS Studio an application for multiple multimedia usage. " July 1, 2022 5.0 Pros This software is the one that I mainly used in live streaming in our church since the pandemic started and it is very easy to use. Although I was still new from using it before, I easily learned from it because of its self explanatory features. I do not need to search more to understand it because the application already tells everything about it. Cons I just don't like that sometimes it is laggy, I don't know if it's with my laptop or not. Review Source JE John E. freelencier Computer Networking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "rate program OBS" November 14, 2022 5.0 For me, it is the best program ever for screen recording, and I can never do without it Pros The thing that I like about the program is that it is easy to use, the video quality is great with the quality, the volume control is great, and the full control over everything, even extracting the video is very beautiful. Cons The thing I don't like about the program is that it suddenly stopped and the slight yelling Review Source Lorenzo S. Psicólogo Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Captura hasta los rayones de la pantalla" October 9, 2022 5.0 Lo utilizo para hacer videotutoriales sobre el manejo de software, es sencillo de utilizar y no hay conflictos entre programas. Pros Captura la pantalla sin requerir muchos recursos de nuestra computadora, además de trabajar con múltiples fuentes de video o audio. Cons En ocasiones suele haber problemas con la captura de audio, no hay buena eliminación de ruido si trabajas en espacios con ruido ambiental. Switched from [Camtasia](https://www.capterra.com/p/203013/Camtasia/)[Adobe Captivate](https://www.capterra.com/p/227148/Adobe-Captivate/) Empecé a utilizar OBS Studio ya que es más rápido que Camtasia y Captivate, aunque con menos opciones, pero a veces lo sencillo es lo mejor. Review Source Jessica B. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### ""Okay'' For what it Does" September 12, 2019 4.0 Overall, despite my recent comments, I DO recommend this to other Streamers or content creators. And I know many others that do, too. The program really has enough of a following and dedicated creators that want to keep working with and through problems. The Discord Chat provided and the aid of other content creators has me coming back, working constantly WITH OBS despite its flaws, and looking forward to further improvement. Keep it up! You are doing alright, Team! Pros I actually enjoy using this program! Sometimes it can get buggy after an update or freezes up when about to use it. But the customer service availability is good, so I feel pretty well supported and put in the right direction if I need help or advice. I use this to Stream on a regular basis for charity, and it's gotten the job done. Sometimes not perfectly, but usually rather tolerable. Cons Updates can set stream time back at time and it can be tricky to backtrack. So, the unpredictability in that regard can be frustrating. Review Source T. Ryan A. Video Producer Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Extremely powerful tool for broadcasting multiple video and audio sources. " May 19, 2021 4.0 Overall I think OBS is fantastic. It is a bit kludge-y in certain aspects but I have been using it for about a year and a half now and I can't imagine switching to a different tool. It has been able to handle multiple camera scenarios with ease. I just love it. Pros This product allowed me to quickly put together professional "studio grade" composite video scenes that were then easily broadcast to a number of online sites. I used it most frequently with Twitch and it has nicely integrated twitch features, but it can also be used to broadcast to facebook or youtube given that you have things configured correctly. The ability to apply video and audio filters as well as support for a variety of different audio and video formats for inset playback was extremely useful. Cons This product has a bit of a DIY flair. For anyone with a background in video editing or audio editing it wont take too long to figure out how to set up a scene and broadcast with OBS. However, the onbaording for new users is virtually non existant. I certainly wouldn't give OBS to someone with little to know technical experience and expect them to be successfull. In today's tech landscape, especially when it comes to streaming there are so many unsophisticated users attempting to get started that I think a few more passes to the UX and UI would be beneficial. Alternatives considered [Camtasia](https://www.capterra.com/p/203013/Camtasia/)[ShareX](https://www.capterra.com/p/210187/ShareX/)[Screen Recorder Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/203012/Screen-Recorder-Pro/)[Bandicam](https://www.capterra.com/p/188396/Bandicam-Screen-Recorder/)[Snagit](https://www.capterra.com/p/209649/Snagit/) Reason for choosing OBS Studio OBS has much better integrated streaming features that many of the other video / screen capturing products i looked at do not. Review Source RC Robert C. Audio Visual and IT tech Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Swiss Army Knife of tools (and they are good tools)" June 19, 2023 5.0 It became a tool that has become more useful the more you use it... Pros Well works on Linux and Windows, once past the setup curve you can leave it as a set and forget tool for others to use Cons The profiles could use some work eg I use different output resolutions for different jobs. It would be nice that one profile is set for all settings needed for a particular job including all the scenes and sources for that profile including hotkeys and so on. So you could set one profile up copy and base a new profile with way different sources and scenes and output resolution Reason for choosing OBS Studio Linux and open sourse Review Source JS Joel S. Deacon Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OBS is absolutely ESSENTIAL software for online streaming" May 24, 2023 5.0 Thankful that this software is (FREELY) available and works so reliably. Doesn't matter the video/audio source; it handles everything well. Absolutely no plans to switch to anything else (even if they were to start charging for it). Pros We've been regularly (weekly) streaming our services for 3+ years now, exclusively using OBS Studio to do so, and it's worked essentially flawlessly. While the options for configuring the software are abundant, they're still not TOO hard to figure out, and the ability to easily work with (in a variety of ways) any incoming video/audio are great. Plus, you can't beat the price! Cons Honestly haven't yet found any downside to using this software. Reason for choosing OBS Studio Not applicable Review Source AR Alan R. Streamer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "El mejor grabador de pantalla y herramienta para streams" April 2, 2024 5.0 El programa por excelencia para grabar pantalla y realizar streams. No tendras problemas para realizar tus proyectos con la mejor calidad y con una buena facilidad de configuración Pros Su enorme versatilidad y calidad que ofrece a un precio totalmente nulo. Cons Creo que tal vez deberia de mejorar la estabilidad del programa y mejorar la gestion de recursos del sistema Review Source AD Andrew D. Center IT Support Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Take your livestream from amateur to awesome!" February 26, 2022 5.0 When COVID first hit and we were trying to keep some form of "contact" with our members during the shutdowns, one suggestion was to do some sort of "virtual class" to at least keep us engaged with and communicating with our members. Being a last-minute sort of idea, the implementation was very lacking. Zoom is a fantastic conferencing software, but for the purposes of broadcasting a live exercise class it was not working well. I was then tasked with "Upping the production quality" of our offerings. We used Youtube as our streaming platform, but that was only fixing part of the problem (even though the hardware side of things were improved greatly as well). Seeing as a mix of inexperienced users would be manning the helm eventually, we needed a flexible, but easy to use solution and OBS came to mind. I had used it personally for livestreaming games before, so I was decently familiar with it. I did most of the scene and source setup for the users, but once things were set it was very simple for them to use. Going between waiting video, to intro video, to live footage looked smooth and professional. The options for multiple camera angles and mixing streamed audio with captured audio also enhanced our offerings tremendously. The amount of improvement stunned not only our members, but leadership staff as well. You also can't beat it for the price, either!! Pros High flexibility, very robust feature set, the price is unbeatable (free for some people's purposes), and it is highly customizable. Cons Learning curve can be a little steep for new users, takes some time to setup scenes and sources if they aren't done already, with this many features and options there can be several points of failure, or it can get confusing if not decently experienced with it. Review Source Bruno A. Impact Measurement Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My opinion about OBS" June 6, 2023 4.0 I started using OBS Studio during the pandemic to record meetings and other things, and to use the virtual camera for my meetings. Before using OBS I used to use my computer recording functionalities, but it doesn't provide as many settings, filters and options as OBS does (for free). My recording's qualities improved significantly with OBS and I am still using it. Pros It is just an amazing product, I really don't use it for complex things, but the possibilities are endless, you can record screens and audio, record only a window, switch the media sources, etc. You can choose between recoding, broadcasting it to another platform or even use it as a virtual camera. Apart from all this functionalities Cons I haven't found cons at all. I think that is the best software when it comes to multimedia management and recording. It's free, it has many functionalities, and it not only allows amateur users to implement it, but is also perfect for Pro editors and content creators. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Commis III Hospitality Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "OBS Studio for Streaming" September 14, 2022 5.0 Pros The features of this application are inexpensive. I always use it when I'm streaming. Cons Sometimes I encounter crashing of the application. I think you have to improve about capturing video for lower specs computer Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Digital Responsable Online Media Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "the best" November 13, 2021 5.0 excellent experience, at the beginning it can be a little difficult to use and configure but with any 15 minute tutorial anyone can get an idea of ​​how to start using it. The latest version incorporates many new features. Pros OBS is the best streaming audio and video software on many platforms. It is also open source so the stable version is free with all the functionalities. It has also incorporated the virtual camera option natively to improve the experience of any live meeting. Cons It does not have cons, but if I had to check something, when using the program together with other live meeting programs, they both consume a lot of bandwidth (as well as streaming online games on the same computer), but it is natural because of the simultaneous internet consumption Review Source regan T. manager Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A Powerful Tool for Content Creation" May 21, 2023 5.0 Using OBS Studio has been a game-changer for my content creation endeavors. It has helped me solve various business problems by providing a comprehensive solution for live streaming, recording, and editing. The benefits I've realized include improved production quality, increased audience engagement, and enhanced brand visibility. Pros OBS Studio provides an extensive range of features for content creation. I particularly appreciate its versatility and flexibility. It offers seamless integration with various platforms and allows for customization of streaming settings. Cons While OBS Studio is a powerful tool, there is a learning curve involved, especially for beginners. The initial setup and configuration can be slightly overwhelming. Additionally, the interface could be more intuitive and user-friendly. Review Source Alfredo D. CTO - Tech lead Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The perfect screen recording" November 22, 2023 5.0 Pros You can define source tab and desktop, You can add different object in the screen, and much more, what You need You'll find in this platform Cons The mobile app isn't very good and a bit difficult to use it effortlessly Review Source NiN N i N. Content Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Positive review" October 21, 2022 5.0 Its overall experience is truly amazing. Pros I like its screen recording and capture feature the most. Cons All its features are very functional, I didn't find anything to dislike about it. But some features may not be used much by me. Review Source JW Jenn W. CEO Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "OBS Studios is the X-Factor for Recording" July 29, 2023 4.0 My overall experience was extremely positive with this software. OBS Studio is a dream come true for content creators, streamers, and anyone looking to capture or broadcast their content. With its user-friendly interface, limitless customization options, and low resource usage, this software has become an integral part of my content creation toolkit. I highly recommend OBS Studio to anyone looking for a reliable, feature-rich, and affordable streaming and recording solution. Pros Using OBS Studio was a welcoming experience for me. First of all, what you get as a user for free is outstanding in itself. One of the standout aspects of OBS Studio is its extensive customization options. The software provides a wide array of sources to capture, including display captures, webcams, images, and even browser windows. The ability to create multiple scenes and seamlessly transition between them has elevated the quality of my streams to a whole new level! Cons Well again, OBS Studio is open-source software, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of their budget. If I had a con for this software, it would be a few rare times, my screen froze up a few times when I was adding in layers in the main screen. Review Source Similar Products Featured