Video Editing · Tool profile
OBS Studio
Record your screen and mix audio/video sources using a free desktop application for Mac, Windows and Linux.
Plan at a glance
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- OBS Studio desktop · Free · open-source desktop software
- Includes
- Window/screen capture, audio mixing and scenes
Limits & source scope
Current Mac release: macOS 13 or newer, Intel or Apple Silicon. Windows 10/11 and Linux downloads available. Recording duration and resolution depend on setup; no numeric allowance verified.
Selected feature checks: 26 October 2026. Plan source dates appear below.Selected plan facts are documented below, with individual source dates. This is not a full product re-test.
Plans & limits
Free desktop application; current release download requirements, not a recording-performance test.
| Plan | Cost & billing | Allowance | Restriction & date |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBS Studio desktop | Free · open-source desktop software | Window/screen capture, audio mixing and scenes | Current Mac release: macOS 13 or newer, Intel or Apple Silicon. Windows 10/11 and Linux downloads available. Recording duration and resolution depend on setup; no numeric allowance verified. Plan source read 2026-10-26; selected feature check 2026-10-26 |
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Catalogue record
Free open-source streaming and screen recording app.
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