SOURCE REVIEWED / 2026-10-28
OBS Studio
Record screens and stream productions with an open media toolkit.
Where it fits
Windows · Linux · macOS
OBS Studio - Free and open source software for live streaming and screen recording
License and practical limits
GPL-2.0. Capture permissions, plugins and output performance need local validation.
Source reviewed; not independently installed in this review. No cloud service or hardware purchase is required to read the source.
Repository snapshot
78,472 stars and 10,930 forks when checked October 28, 2026. These numbers change and are not a security or quality endorsement.
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Before you run it
Read installation requirements and release notes, verify the download source, and keep your own projects backed up. Review third-party plugins and model licenses separately.