OBS Studio Pricing Calculator 2026
Estimate your total cost including hidden fees
The OBS Studio calculator estimates the cost of your selected plan. Change the team size where pricing is per person, choose an available billing period, and add reported extras that apply to your contract.
Enter your requirements below to see the recurring cost and first-year total. Unverified extras are excluded.
- Plans: 1 tiers; see plan details for free, usage-based or custom pricing
Reported extras may depend on your usage and contract. Confirm the final quote with OBS Studio.
As of September 2026, OBS Studio is free. OBS Studio offers 1 pricing tier. Confirm any implementation, training and support charges with the vendor; unverified extras are excluded. Pricing verified from 2 sources by CostBench.
Flat plan fee shown. Separately billed usage and add-ons are excluded.
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Real-World OBS Studio Cost Examples
Individual Content Creator - Twitch/YouTube Streaming
$0$0/month - OBS Studio is completely free with all features included. No subscriptions or hidden costs.
A solo streamer recording and streaming gameplay or creative content to platforms like Twitch or YouTube.
Small Business - Product Demos and Webinars
$0$0/month - All professional features including Studio Mode, unlimited scenes, and audio mixing are free.
A small business recording product demonstrations, tutorials, and hosting webinars with professional production quality.
Educational Institution - Lecture Recording
$0$0/month - Unlimited recordings with no licensing fees, perfect for educational use at any scale.
A school or university recording lectures and educational content for online distribution to students.
Professional Streamer - Multi-Platform Broadcasting
$0$0/month - Advanced features like custom plugins, VST support, and unlimited customization are all free. Optional donations to support OBS development.
A professional streamer broadcasting to multiple platforms simultaneously with advanced scene management and custom plugins.
Enterprise - Internal Training Videos
$0$0/month - No enterprise licensing fees. Deploy freely across unlimited workstations with no per-seat costs.
A large company creating internal training materials and corporate communications with screen recording and webcam capture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 How accurate is this OBS Studio pricing calculator?
This calculator uses official OBS Studio pricing data verified as of 2026-08-22. Unverified extras are not added to the estimate. Actual costs may vary based on negotiated discounts, specific feature requirements, and implementation complexity.
02 What hidden costs should I include in my OBS Studio budget?
Hidden costs vary by vendor and contract. We don't have OBS Studio-specific cost breakdowns yet — see our OBS Studio Hidden Costs page for the latest data we've sourced.
03 Should I choose monthly or annual billing for OBS Studio?
Compare the published annual total with twelve monthly payments when both are available. An annual commitment may reduce flexibility; confirm cancellation terms and whether the quoted plan fits your needs.
04 How do I know which OBS Studio tier I need?
Start with your must-have features. OBS Studio offers 1 tier and is free. Entry tiers work for basic needs, while enterprise tiers add advanced security, customization, and support.
05 Can I negotiate OBS Studio pricing below calculator estimates?
Negotiated pricing depends on the vendor, plan and contract. We do not assume a discount in this estimate. See our negotiation guide for tactics.