# Lightstream vs vMix

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Lightstream

| Attribute | Lightstream | vMix |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 69.6 (78% (high)) | 64.6 (78% (high)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Lightstream is a streaming toolkit that enables creators to add professional overlays, graphics, transitions, and effects to their live streams across platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Mixer. It's designed to simplify stream production without requiring advanced technical knowledge. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://golightstream.com/lightstream-studio-pricing-updates/","question":"What is Lightstream?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Lightstream offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://golightstream.com/lightstream-studio-pricing-updates/","question":"Is Lightstream free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Lightstream. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://golightstream.com/lightstream-studio-pricing-updates/","question":"What platforms does Lightstream support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Lightstream, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://golightstream.com/lightstream-studio-pricing-updates/","question":"Can Lightstream be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Lightstream, including Rainmaker, StreamElements, Twitch, YouTube and Mixer. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://golightstream.com/lightstream-studio-pricing-updates/","question":"What does Lightstream integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Lightstream is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://golightstream.com/lightstream-studio-pricing-updates/","question":"Where is Lightstream available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://www.vmix.com","question":"What is vMix?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"vMix is a paid product; published pricing starts at $50 per month. There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.vmix.com","question":"How much does vMix cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"vMix supports Windows, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.vmix.com","question":"What platforms does vMix support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. vMix can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.vmix.com","question":"Can vMix be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 17 integrations for vMix, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Vimeo, Zoom, Skype, Teams and VLC, plus 9 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.vmix.com","question":"What does vMix integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for vMix. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as vMix not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.vmix.com/privacy-policy.aspx","question":"What security certifications does vMix have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"vMix is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.vmix.com","question":"Where is vMix available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A suite of tools that enables streamers to enhance their live broadcasts with professional effects, overlays, transitions, and text without requiring advanced video editing expertise. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","architecture_model":"browser_cloud_studio","simulcast_multi_destination_rtmp_output_hub":true,"custom_lower_thirds_graphics_and_brand_overlays":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","architecture_model":"heavy_desktop_broadcast_suite","multi_network_unified_aggregated_chat_feed":true,"ndi_network_device_interface_feed_ingestion":true,"simulcast_multi_destination_rtmp_output_hub":true,"hardware_encoding_acceleration_nvenc_quicksync":true,"srt_secure_reliable_transport_protocol_support":true,"chroma_key_green_screen_and_virtual_backgrounds":true,"custom_lower_thirds_graphics_and_brand_overlays":true,"iso_track_recording_for_isolated_guest_audio_video":true,"remote_guest_browser_invites_for_interviews_webrtc":true}` |
| integrations.count | 6 | 17 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Rainmaker","native":false},{"name":"StreamElements","native":false},{"name":"Twitch","native":true},{"name":"YouTube","native":true},{"name":"Mixer","native":true},{"name":"Xbox","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"PlayStation","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Custom RTMP","native":true,"direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Twitch","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Vimeo","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Zoom","native":true,"category":"video_conferencing","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Skype","native":true,"category":"communications","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Teams","native":true,"category":"communications","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"VLC","native":true,"category":"media","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Bluesky","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"IRC","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Google Cloud","native":true,"category":"cloud_services","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Caspar CG","native":true,"category":"graphics","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"NewBlue Titler","native":true,"category":"graphics","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Adobe Creative Cloud","native":true,"category":"graphics","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"AJA","native":true,"category":"hardware","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Blackmagic","native":true,"category":"hardware","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Bluefish","native":true,"category":"hardware","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Cloud capture for Xbox and PlayStation","Simulcasting with up to 5 destinations including Custom RTMP","Stream templates and overlays","XPN alerts and overlays","720p streaming","10 hour limit per stream","Lightstream Studio logo on all streams"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Core Studio features with limitations","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"resolution":"720p","guest_count":"0","destinations":"5","streaming_hours_per_stream":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"$12/mo or $9/mo billed annually","features":["Remove Lightstream Studio logo from streams","Add up to 10 guests to your stream","Import URLs from any 3rd party service","720p and 1080p streaming","48 hour limit per stream","Up to 20 scenes","RTMP video sources (coming soon)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD","commitment":"annual"}],"description":"Core Studio features plus advanced capabilities","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"scenes":"20","resolution":"1080p","guest_count":"10","streaming_hours_per_stream":"48"}}],"summary":"Free tier available. Premium at $12/mo or $9/mo on annual subscription.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://golightstream.com/?ae_global_templates=pricing-tables","retrievedAt":"2026-10-15T21:01:22.270Z","startingPrice":{"amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Pro Edition","summary":"From $50/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $50/month. 60-day free trial available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.vmix.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:47:57.627Z","freeTrialDays":60,"startingPrice":{"amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":9,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":50,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.vmix.com/privacy-policy.aspx |

## Capabilities (Live Streaming)

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

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:41:07.872Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*