desktop

The premium Open Source alternative to Streamlabs Desktop

🎯 Best for:Streamers looking for a modern, customizable UI on top of the reliable OBS engine.

What is desktop?

A desktop application for live streaming and recording built on top of the OBS engine with an Electron-based UI. It provides integrated widgets and themes for content creators.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptVideo Editing & Streaming

Why desktop?

  • Modern user interface
  • Integrated streaming widgets
  • Cross-platform support

Limitations

  • Higher RAM usage than OBS
  • Electron performance overhead
  • Slower updates than core OBS
3/5/2026
Last Update
680
Forks
43
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Streamlabs Desktop)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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