--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of OBS Studio. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: OBS Studio Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Video Making Software](/directory/31677/video-making/software) > [OBS Studio](/software/164144/obs) # OBS Studio Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/164144/obs Page: 1 / 44\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/164144/obs?page=2) > We do not want to be listed but gartner refuses to remove us. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 1073 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses OBS Studio? We still do not consent to being listed here. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 1073 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Open Broadcaster Software ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Open source and free software - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: Basque, English, French, German, Korean, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish ## Features - Animation - Live Streaming Production - Real-time Broadcasting ## Integrations (2 total) - YouTube - Zoom Workplace ## Category - [Video Making Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31677/video-making/software) ## Related Categories - [Video Making Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31677/video-making/software) - [Live Streaming Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31755/live-streaming/software) - [Screen Recording Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31975/screen-recording/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I filmed some videos that were way too quiet (whilst using a headset microphone) and I had to refilm. > > Overall for a free software I am really impressed. It is easy to use out of the box. I have recommended to several colleagues who have also enjoyed using it for tutorials and walkthrough videos. ----- ### "Highly customisable, very well written screen recording software" — 5.0/5 > **David** | *30 May 2025* | Photography | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Highly customisable screen recording software. It's possible to use as a web-cam for videoconferencing. > > **Cons**: The interface is a little fiddly to get used to at first, but after a little practice, this isn't an issue. > > I have a very positive experience of OBS Studio. We use it to record tutorials, mainly, but I've occasionally tested its other functions. I've never known it to break, and I love that there are so many settings to customise. ----- ### "Good quality live streaming software" — 4.0/5 > **Andy** | *16 July 2024* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: OBS has been around a long time and has had regular updates. Its good for either doing live streams or recording videos in real time. Its an open source project which means that its free to use. > > **Cons**: The UI elements dont look quite as polished compared to using something like Wirecast. ----- ### "Fantastic software for streaming" — 5.0/5 > **Ian** | *4 October 2019* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Incredible number of features Easy to setup and use Support for many different streaming services No costs involved > > **Cons**: If you have little or no technical knowledge, you may require some help to get started as it can be a little confusing. This, however, is true of most streaming software. > > As someone that has used OBS for many years, it is amazing to see how far it has come. With support for multiple streaming services, plus local recording (which we often use for creating user tutorials), it has been an amazing tool to use for streaming educational/informative content for work. With multiple scenes and sources setup and bound to keyboard shortcuts, I can quickly switch between them to ensure the viewer sees exactly what I need them to. ----- ### "Powerful and Free Streaming Tool with Professional Capabilities" — 5.0/5 > **Don** | *27 March 2026* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about OBS Studio is its powerful, free, and highly customizable streaming and recording capabilities, which allow me to create professional-quality content without any cost. > > **Cons**: What I like least about OBS Studio is its steep learning curve and complex setup, which can be challenging for beginners to configure properly. > > Overall, my experience with OBS Studio has been very positive. It is a powerful and reliable tool for both recording and live streaming, offering high-quality output and extensive customization options. While the initial setup can be a bit complex, once configured properly, it runs smoothly and provides professional-level results. It’s especially impressive considering that it is completely free and open-source. ----- Page: 1 / 44\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/164144/obs?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/164144/obs) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data