Vidari Studio review
A capable free OBS-based studio for Windows streamers who want integrated production tools.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Vidari Studio is free, open-source streaming software for Windows 10 and 11, built on OBS Studio. It is aimed at game streamers who want local encoding and broadcasting in a desktop studio, while adding integrated production features. Its workflow covers studio mode with separate preview and program views, built-in alerts and chat, recording, replay buffers, vertical 9:16 output, and post-broadcast session reports. There is no account tier, and the software is released under GPLv2.
Its strongest fit is for streamers moving from OBS or maintaining an OBS-based workflow. Vidari Studio can import OBS scenes, sources, filters, layouts, and audio, which gives existing setups a direct path into the application. The integration set includes Twitch, Discord, Spotify, VTube Studio, Elgato Stream Deck, and Macro Deck. Stream Deck and Macro Deck plugins extend control options, while microphone calibration, audio ducking, and independent tracks support separate audio handling for recordings, replays, livestreams, and Twitch archives. Camera shaping and visual effects add further control over presentation.
The main trade-off is platform scope. Vidari Studio supports Windows 10/11, while macOS support is described as in progress. Multistreaming is not available, and the product’s published direction says that multistreaming plans have not yet been decided. That makes Vidari Studio a focused choice for Windows users who want a free OBS-compatible studio with alerts, replay, vertical output, and audio controls in one application. Streamers who need macOS support or multistream distribution should choose an alternative with those capabilities.
Vidari Studio pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free, open-source desktop software with no account tier
- Imports OBS scenes, sources, filters, layouts, and audio
- Adds alerts, chat, replay, vertical output, and audio tools
- Where it doesn't
- Windows 10/11 only
- Multistreaming is not available
- macOS support is still in progress
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