Comparisons
Is OBS Really Free?
Is OBS really free? Yes, OBS Studio is free and open source, and what costs money around it.
The short answer
OBS Studio is free and open source. Costs come from paid plugins or services you add to it.
How to do it in Streamdzy
- List what you need: places to stream to, cameras, a phone camera, recording, and whether guests join.
- Check the other tool’s price and limits on its own website today. Prices and plans change often.
- Test your setup for ten minutes with each tool, including a recording you listen to.
- Download Streamdzy free and compare it with the same list. The pricing page shows what counts.
What to know first
Other products change their prices and features; this page was written in October 2026 from their public information, and it can be out of date. Check each product before you buy.
Questions
Does OBS have hidden costs?
Only if you add paid plugins or services. OBS itself is free.
Want all of this in one app?
Streamdzy is a free streaming and recording app for Windows: several cameras, your phone as a camera, going live to many places at once, and recording first so a bad connection never costs you the show.