Standard linux OBS or snap OBS?

[johnswenson1]

I'm creating a new system with lubuntu with 22.04 LTS, I want to run OBS with the old 4.9.1 websockets and a streamdeck. I see there is a linux version directly from OBS and also a snap version. What are the pros and cons for each? I generally like using snap versions, but I'm not sure that is a good idea with the plugins I want to use.

 

[R@de]

Snaps are a secure and scalable way to embed applications on Linux devices. A snap is an application containerised with all its dependencies. A snap can be installed using a single command on any device running Linux. With snaps, software updates are automatic and resilient. Applications run fully isolated in their own sandbox, thus minimising security risks.

https://ubuntu.com/core/services/guide/snaps-intro

Cons of snap, it typically contains older versions of OBS and due to the nature of snap, running in a sandbox means more over head which could translate to less performance.