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OBS Studio

Free, open-source recording and live streaming.

FreeMacWindowsLinux

Our verdict

The standard for streaming and recording on any computer. Free forever, endlessly flexible, not the friendliest.

Good

Free and open source
Streams anywhere
Scenes and sources

Not so good

Takes time to set up

Best for

people who want it freeopen source fanspower userscreators

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