OBS Studio
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Screen and Video Capture
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Screen Recording
- Free Features
- Video Creation
- Affordable
- Easy Interface
Cons
- Learning Curve
- Recording Issues
- Interface Issues
- Inaccuracy
- Update Issues
- Feature Overload
Traffic & LLM citations
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 70.1% |
| Mid-Market | 22.6% |
| Enterprise | 7.3% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q4 | 1 | 4.5 |
| 2026 Q1 | 2 | 4.0 |
| 2026 Q2 | 10 | 4.8 |
| 2026 Q3 | 2 | 3.8 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Unlimited Scenes Make Video Recording and Streaming Easy
“I can add unlimited scenes for my video recording/ streaming.”
Flexible, Reliable, Professional Streaming Software
“What I like best about OBS is the flexibility. I can make my live stream look and sound exactly how I want. My show is ready to air as soon as I boot up OBS.”
Powerful and Free, but a Steep Learning Curve and Setup Hurdles
“OBS Studio is completely free, open-source, and has minimal impact on system performance. I really appreciate how flexible the scenes and audio sources are, especially the ability to record multiple audio tracks simultaneously. It offers extensive control over bitrates, encoders,”