OBSStudio is a free and open-source video recording and live streaming software with a large community and plugin system. Some live streaming software is developed based on it. Its advantage lies in strong customization capabilities, which can save bitrate or achieve better quality at the same bitrate after adjustment. The downside is that it has a steep learning curve; the software’s settings logic and encoding configuration take some time to understand.
OBS Features
High-performance real-time video and audio capture and mixing tool. You can create scenes with multiple sources, such as windows, images, text, browsers, webcams, and capture cards.
Supports unlimited scene setup and allows seamless switching with custom transitions.
Equipped with an intuitive audio mixer with filters like noise gate, noise suppression, and gain per source, and supports VST plugins for comprehensive audio control.
Powerful and easy-to-use configuration options; easily add new sources, duplicate existing ones, and adjust properties.
A clean settings panel lets you easily adjust every aspect of each broadcast or recording.
The modular ‘Dock’ interface allows you to rearrange the layout to your liking, and you can even pop out each dock into its own window.
