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Comparison

Ant Media Server vs vMix

On the evidence we track, vMix leads this comparison with a composite score of 67/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Ant Media Server full profile →vMix full profile →
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Ant Media Server51
★vMix67
Score
Vioscale score
Ant Media Server51 / 100high · 77%
vMix67 / 100low · 37%
Pricing
Free tier
Ant Media Server✓
vMix✗
Model
Ant Media Serverfreemium
vMixcommercial
Price level
Ant Media Serverhigh
vMixmid
Starting price
Ant Media Server$89
vMix$50
Transparent
Ant Media Server✓
vMix✓
Integrations
Count
Ant Media Server15
vMix17
Security
Gdpr
Ant Media Server✓
vMix✓
Pci
Ant Media Server✓
vMix–
Trust center
Reliability
Sla pct
Ant Media Server99.99
vMix–
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for live streaming. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Architecture model
Ant Media Server-
vMixHeavy desktop broadcast suite
Simulcast multi destination rtmp output hub
Ant Media Server-
vMix✓
Remote guest browser invites for interviews webrtc
Ant Media Server-
vMix✓
Custom lower thirds graphics and brand overlays
Ant Media Server✓
vMix✓
ISO track recording for isolated guest audio video
Ant Media Server-
vMix✓
Hardware encoding acceleration nvenc quicksync
Ant Media Server-
vMix✓
Srt secure reliable transport protocol support
Ant Media Server✓
vMix✓
Multi network unified aggregated chat feed
Ant Media Server-
vMix✓
Chroma key green screen and virtual backgrounds
Ant Media Server-
vMix✓
Ndi network device interface feed ingestion
Ant Media Server✓
vMix✓
SOC2 type ii
Ant Media Server-
vMix-
Gpl or permissive oss license
Ant Media Server-
vMix-
Pricing model
Ant Media ServerFlat monthly subscription
vMixFlat monthly subscription

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Ant Media Server

A media server platform supporting multiple streaming protocols (WebRTC, HLS, RTMP, SRT, etc.) that can be deployed on cloud marketplaces, on-premises, or in air-gapped networks with auto-scaling capabilities and adaptive bitrate streaming.

Independently observed

vMix

Leader

A comprehensive desktop application for capturing, mixing, switching, recording, and streaming professional live video productions on Windows PCs, with support for remote guests and multi-destination output.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Ant Media Server

from $89/moHybridFree tier7-day trial

From $0.24/hr (self-hosted) or $0.33/hr (cloud). Free 7-day trial. Perpetual licensing available.

  • Community Edition (Cloud Hourly)Starting from $0.33/hr
  • Enterprise Edition (Cloud Hourly)Starting from $0.44/hr
  • Enterprise Edition with Google Cloud CreditsStarting from $0.56/hr
  • Hourly License (Self-Hosted)$0.24 per instance per hour
  • Monthly License (Self-Hosted)$109 per instance per month
  • Annual License (Self-Hosted)$89 per instance per month (billed annually)
  • Perpetual License (Self-Hosted)$2799 one-time, then $449/year for support
as of verify ↗

vMix

Leader
from $50/moSubscription60-day trial

From $50/month. 60-day free trial available.

  • Pro EditionFrom $50/month
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Ant Media Server✓
vMix✗
iOS
Ant Media Server✓
vMix✓
Android
Ant Media Server✓
vMix✓
Windows
Ant Media Server✗
vMix✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Ant Media Server✓
vMix✗
Self-hosted
Ant Media Server✓
vMix✓
On-premise
Ant Media Server✓
vMix✗
Air-gapped
Ant Media Server✓
vMix✗

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Ant Media Server

15 total
  • Scribe
  • Scotty
  • Moderator
  • Mobiotics OTT
  • Visionar
  • DRM Plugin
  • Circle
  • CamOS
  • LL-HLS
  • Stamp
  • TunaDesk
  • Ant Assist
  • Zixi
  • Media Push Plugin
  • IP Cameras
Independently observed

vMix

Leader
17 total
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Twitch
  • Vimeo
  • Zoom
  • Skype
  • Teams
  • VLC
  • Bluesky
  • IRC
  • Google Cloud
  • Caspar CG
  • NewBlue Titler
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • AJA
  • Blackmagic
  • Bluefish
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.