vMix
Windows-based live switching, streaming, recording and video production
Official matrix confirms broad camera, NDI/SRT, remote guest, record and replay options; Basic HD is capped and higher tiers unlock key features.
Independent livestream producers value stability but report a real learning curve, an older interface and hardware/Windows requirements.
Transparent one-time and monthly options suit different users, though advanced editions and updates add substantial cost.
Official NDI/SRT, Zoom and capture support documented; no independent security audit, API test or hardware compatibility pilot was conducted.
Scored by Vishal Singh
Quick facts
- Vendor
- vMix
- Pricing model
- paid
- Plan pricing
- $60 one-time Basic HD license; vMix MAX $50/month; 60-day trial Vendor source checked; not a hands-on review
- Free plan
- Not confirmed
- Free trial
- Yes — check eligibility
- Last verified
- Not yet verified
About vMix
vMix is production software for live multi-camera video mixing, recording and streaming on Windows PCs. Broadcasters, churches, sports producers and live-event teams can combine cameras, IP/NDI streams, clips, titles, virtual sets, audio, remote guests and replay in one production. The official purchase table offers perpetual Basic HD, HD, 4K and Pro editions, plus a monthly MAX subscription. Capabilities vary sharply across these editions: Basic HD has a four-input ceiling, higher versions increase camera/NDI and output capacity, while replay and multiple guest-call features depend on the edition. A fully functional 60-day trial is available.
Best for
Live production operators who have a compatible Windows computer and need camera mixing, titles, remote guests or multi-destination streaming.
vMix pros and cons
Pros
- Officially supports camera, NDI, SRT, clip, image, title and audio inputs in a single live-production workflow.
- Edition choice includes perpetual licenses as well as a full-featured monthly MAX option, avoiding an obligatory subscription for eligible buyers.
- The 60-day fully functional trial allows testing camera, capture-card, network and stream performance before purchase.
- Higher-tier 4K/Pro/MAX editions support demanding workflows such as multi-recorders and instant replay not available in Basic HD.
- Current G2 and Capterra reviewers often highlight stability, flexible source switching and control across real livestream productions.
Cons
- −Runs on Windows 10/11 PCs; Mac/Linux users need a different production environment rather than expecting native installation.
- −Professional live mixing has a learning curve; multiple G2 reviewers report an initially nonintuitive or older-looking interface.
- −Basic HD has only four total inputs, and many higher-end functions require significantly more expensive 4K or Pro editions.
- −Capture hardware, dedicated graphics processing, network bandwidth and cameras are separate operational expenses.
- −Perpetual license includes only the first 12 months of version updates; later version upgrades currently carry a $60 charge.
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Pricing — vendor source checked
Pricing at a glance
$60 one-time per license. 1920×1080 maximum; 4 total inputs and 3 camera/NDI inputs; one overlay. Includes 12 months of free version updates. No monthly fee for the activated version.
$350 one-time per license. Up to 1,000 inputs, 1080p maximum, eight overlays and one vMix Call guest, subject to full vendor comparison table; 12 months of updates included.
$700 one-time per license. Up to 4K 4096×2160, 1,000 inputs, four vMix Call guests, higher-level recording and 1-camera replay; 12 months of updates included.
$1,200 one-time per license. Up to 4K, 1,000 inputs, eight remote callers, eight-camera replay and professional production functions. Includes 12 months version updates.
$50/month per license, billed monthly. Vendor says feature-equivalent to Pro and receives version updates while subscribed. Subscription cancellation stops the next renewal; no pro-rata refund.
Official pricing / availability source · Checked 29 October 2026. Confirm current taxes, regional terms and allowances. A listed plan is not necessarily the cheapest option.
Editorial verification: Not yet verified. Check the vendor's site for current pricing.