OBS Studio
Free and open source software for live streaming and screen recording. It is widely used by streamers and content creators.
Looking for an open-source alternative to XSplit? Below are 2 community-built tools that offer similar functionality — all free, open source, and ready to use or self-host. Ranked by GitHub stars.
Free and open source software for live streaming and screen recording. It is widely used by streamers and content creators.
Streamlabs Desktop is a free and open source live streaming software built on top of OBS and Electron, designed to offer creators an easy way to broadcast high-quality streams with integrated widgets, themes, and advanced customizations.
The top picks from this list are OBS Studio, Desktop — all maintained, free to use, and self-hostable.
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
Most of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Check each tool's page for hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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