OBS Studio
Record and stream your screen for free.
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What it is
The standard free tool for screen recording and live streaming, with scenes, sources and plugins.
Good for
Screen recordings, tutorials, demos and streams, with full control over layout and audio.
The catch
It records, it does not edit. Pair it with an editor. The setup is more technical than a one-click recorder.
Facts checked on 12 October 2026. We have not yet run a hands-on test of this tool. When we do, it gets a "Tested" mark here. Approximate US list prices for an individual plan, from third-party price trackers checked on 12 Oct 2026. Monthly billing where it exists. Regions, taxes and promotions change them. Confirm at the vendor before you decide.
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