OBS

OBS

Open Broadcaster Software
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About

Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. Download and start streaming quickly and easily on Windows, Mac or Linux. High performance real time video/audio capturing and mixing. Create scenes made up of multiple sources including window captures, images, text, browser windows, webcams, capture cards and more. Set up an unlimited number of scenes you can switch between seamlessly via custom transitions. Intuitive audio mixer with per-source filters such as noise gate, noise suppression, and gain. Take full control with VST plugin support. Powerful and easy to use configuration options. Add new Sources, duplicate existing ones, and adjust their properties effortlessly. Streamlined Settings panel gives you access to a wide array of configuration options to tweak every aspect of your broadcast or recording. Modular 'Dock' UI allows you to rearrange the layout exactly as you like. You can even pop out each individual Dock to its own window.

About

StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. StreamYard makes it easy to broadcast your live show to all audiences on multiple platforms at once. Interview guests, sync comments, and brand every broadcast. Better yet, our backup servers make sure your livestream runs smoothly no matter what—because the show must go on. Record or go live, it's up to you StreamYard is a simple but powerful recording studio for creating professional audio and video recordings

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Anyone interested in free and open source software for video recording and live streaming

Audience

Live streamers, Video producers, Event producers

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$0
Screen sharing
Banners
On-screen comments
Brand colors
Green screen
Stream anywhere
Streaming limits
No StreamYard branding in your streams
Unlimited streaming
10 on-screen participants
Logo
Overlays
Backgrounds
Custom RTMP destinations
Pre-recorded streams
Recording
Multistream
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.6 / 5
ease 3.8 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.1 / 5
support 3.9 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.9 / 5
features 4.4 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 4.7 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Can do everything you want and more. The greatest piece of open source software I know. Nothing bad to say about it.
  • I mainly use this for live streaming on Twitch and YouTube. I love the fact that it is free to use and for me it is the best software to use for anyone who is looking to live stream or record. It is also great for those people who do podcasts.
  • Has many features like adding input and output. Free software with these features. Available on multiple OS Windows, Mac and Linux.
  • -They have a very clear tutorial on their website -Once you have everything set up, it is very easy to use the exact same settings by saving profiles and scenes -Automatically exports your videos to a folder you choose -Very versatile in usage -It's free
  • Highly customizable - You can install plugins, and edit OBS as you like. Open source. Totally free - you don't need to pay a single penny. Integration with streaming services (Twitch, YouTube, etc.)

Cons

  • Nothing bad to say about it, really. The documentation and error handling could be improved, but given some time they probably will.
  • I do not think it is the easiest software to adjust to and there is a slight learning curve but once I took the time to learn all the features and how to use them it became the perfect software for me. I also think it lacks features that allow for people to easily set up their live streams.
  • Bad user interface. Hard to use. Very heavy on CPU and GPU.
  • -Learning curve -It's a very heavy software, so not every computer can handle running OBS and getting smooth results
  • No cons for me, at least. I haven't found any issues.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • 💯 Very User-Friendly 💯 Easy to Adapt 💯 Comprehensive features 💯 Not resource demanding 💯 No installations--just go to the site! 💯 Can be customized!
  • Great for live streams, you have the option of live casting to multiple platforms, I like the option of paying a monthly or annual fee. You can stream from all the major social media outlets as well.
  • This software is like no other. It allows people to be able to stream across various platforms and has a professional setup, similar to news channels. The split screen feature is great. StreamYard also allows for information to be displayed to viewers on a scrolling marquee.
  • I host a talk show and recently tried StreamYard after using another streaming application for almost two years. It is easy to use. The best part is the ease in playing my brand's video before my interviews. No more sharing a screen to do so as with another streaming service! Love it! Further, it is a plus that we can share our guests' names and even a ticker tape. I am still learning. My first live went without a hitch.
  • I love that StreamYard is so user friendly. I like to think I'm techie, but I'm not really. However, StreamYard makes is so easy to livestream to multiple platforms at once and the platform itself makes me look like a techie. I've received so many compliments on how cool my livestreams look.

Cons

  • One thing that I find missing is to be able to have a feature where we get to have a background music in our streams, as of the moment what we do is we do load it straight from share screen then just hide the share screen window.
  • I don't have cons at this time as I just started using the program.
  • Initially, it was difficult for me to connect the app to Facebook. Facebook made it difficult to find on their platform. Another problem that I noticed is that there’s a delay from when a viewer types something in the chat until when it appears on screen.
  • This is not a major con but when guests share their screen, I have to admit their screen into the studio.
  • Um...there's nothing I don't like about StreamYard.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Open Broadcaster Software
United States
obsproject.com

Company Information

StreamYard
Founded: 2018
United States
streamyard.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

Screencapt

Screencapt

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iOiO.TV

Categories

Live Streaming Supported
Screen Recording Supported
Video Recording Supported
Webcam Supported

Categories

Live Streaming Supported
Screen Recording Supported
Video Supported
Video Recording Supported

Live Streaming Features

Access Control Not Supported
Audience Analytics Not Supported
Audience Engagement Not Supported
Browser-based Not Supported
Customizable Branding Not Supported
Encoding Not Supported
Event Scheduling Not Supported
Live Streaming Production Not Supported
Moderation Not Supported
Monetization Tools Not Supported
Multi-Screen / Split-Screen Not Supported
Multiple Camera Feeds Not Supported
Multistreaming Not Supported
Session Recording Not Supported
Social Media Integration Not Supported
Streaming Platform Integration Supported

Screen Recording Features

Annotations / Drawing Not Supported
Audio Capture Supported
Backup Not Supported
Collaboration Tools Not Supported
File Sharing Not Supported
Multi-Screen Recording Supported
Screen Capture Supported
Speech-to-Text Not Supported
Video Editing Not Supported
YouTube Uploading Not Supported

Live Streaming Features

Access Control Not Supported
Audience Analytics Not Supported
Audience Engagement Supported
Browser-based Supported
Customizable Branding Supported
Encoding Supported
Event Scheduling Supported
Live Streaming Production Supported
Moderation Not Supported
Monetization Tools Not Supported
Multi-Screen / Split-Screen Not Supported
Multiple Camera Feeds Not Supported
Multistreaming Supported
Session Recording Supported
Social Media Integration Supported
Streaming Platform Integration Supported

Screen Recording Features

Annotations / Drawing Not Supported
Audio Capture Not Supported
Backup Not Supported
Collaboration Tools Not Supported
File Sharing Supported
Multi-Screen Recording Supported
Screen Capture Supported
Speech-to-Text Not Supported
Video Editing Not Supported
YouTube Uploading Not Supported

Video Features

Analytics Not Supported
Brand Overlay Supported
Bulk Uploading Supported
Closed Captions Not Supported
Mobile Screen Support Not Supported
Privacy Options Not Supported
Social Sharing Supported
Video Looping Not Supported
Video Streaming Supported

Integrations

Facebook Supported
Facebook Live Supported
PhoneLiveStreaming Supported
YouTube Supported
AccessOwl Not Supported
Axis LMS Not Supported
Castr Supported
DLive Supported
EasyWorship Supported
Krisp Supported
MyOwnConference Supported
Pop!_OS Supported
SAMMI Supported
Streamer.bot Supported
Truthcasting Supported
Vimeo Supported
Vimeo Livestream Supported
Visibox Supported
Vozard Supported

Integrations

Facebook Supported
Facebook Live Supported
PhoneLiveStreaming Supported
YouTube Supported
AccessOwl Supported
Axis LMS Supported
Castr Not Supported
DLive Not Supported
EasyWorship Not Supported
Krisp Not Supported
MyOwnConference Not Supported
Pop!_OS Not Supported
SAMMI Not Supported
Streamer.bot Not Supported
Truthcasting Not Supported
Vimeo Not Supported
Vimeo Livestream Not Supported
Visibox Not Supported
Vozard Not Supported
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