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OBS Studio
Free open-source software to record the screen and go live to Twitch, YouTube, or a local file
4.8
Open sourceFree / open source
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Audacity
Record and edit audio on the desktop, cut clips, and export WAV or MP3 for free
4.6
Open sourceFree / open source
| Spec | OBS Studio | OBS Studio | Audacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Gaming | Productivity |
| Pricing | Free / open source | Free / open source | Free / open source |
| Rating | 4.8 (210,000) | 4.8 (45,000) | 4.6 (175,000) |
| Community | 96/100 | 96/100 | 92/100 |
| Tier | featured | verified | featured |
| Best for | streaming, recording, twitch, open-source | streaming, recording, open-source | audio, editor, recording, open-source |
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