Screen Recording · pricing · Updated September 2026
OBS Studio pricing (2026)
OBS Studio starts at $0/mo (Free (Open Source)) as checked on 2026-09-03, read from OBS Studio's own pricing page; 1 plans. Best for Live streamers and podcasters needing zero-cost professional broadcasting. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Free (Open Source))
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Live streamers and podcasters needing zero-cost professional broadcasting; Developers and power users wanting full local control with no SaaS lock-in; Gaming content creators capturing high-FPS gameplay
As of · every figure below links to its source
OBS Studio plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free (Open Source) | $0 | — | flat | Completely free and open-source. Available on Windows, macOS, Linux. Sustained by sponsorships from YouTube, Twitch, Logitech, NVIDIA, AMD. No paid tier exists. | obsproject.com |
Last verified 2026-09-03. Official OBS Studio website obsproject.com. Free and open-source; no paid tiers exist. Re-verified 2026-09-03 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged.
Price changes
No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitter/X, NDI, RTMP (any platform), Lua scripting, Python scripting.
Key features: Real-time video/audio mixing with unlimited customizable scenes and sources; Studio Mode for previewing scenes before going live; Professional audio mixer with per-source filters, VST plugin support; Multiview monitoring of up to 8 scenes simultaneously; Extensible via native plugins and Lua/Python scripting API.
Plan limits: No recording time limits, no watermark, no seat limits — fully open-source; Local storage only; no built-in cloud hosting or video management.
Frequently asked questions
How much does OBS Studio cost?
OBS Studio starts at $0/mo (Free (Open Source)); it has 1 published plans. Verified 2026-09-03.
Does OBS Studio support HIPAA?
OBS Studio HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does OBS Studio have a free plan?
OBS Studio free tier: Yes.
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