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Comparison

OBS Studio vs vMix

On the evidence we track, vMix leads this comparison with a composite score of 65/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

OBS Studio full profile →vMix full profile →
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OBS Studio52
★vMix65
Score
vioscaleAI score
OBS Studio52 / 100low · 28%
vMix65 / 100high · 78%
Pricing
Free tier
OBS Studio✓
vMix✗
Model
OBS Studioopen_source
vMixcommercial
Price level
OBS Studiofree
vMixmid
Starting price
OBS Studio–
vMix$50
Transparent
OBS Studio–
vMix✓
Integrations
Count
OBS Studio–
vMix17
Security
Gdpr
OBS Studio✓
vMix✓
Scorecard
OBS Studio6
vMix–
Trust center
Vulnerabilities
Adoption
Dependent repos
OBS Studio0
vMix–
Github stars
OBS Studio76,985
vMix–
Activity
Commits last 30d
OBS Studio74
vMix–
Release
Cadence days
OBS Studio7
vMix–
History
OBS Studio20 items
vMix–
License
Spdx
OBS StudioGPL-2.0
vMix–
Language
Primary
OBS StudioC
vMix–
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
OBS Studio6 items
vMix7 items

Capabilities

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

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

What each one is

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

OBS Studio

A desktop program that captures video from multiple sources, composes scenes with transitions, and streams to various platforms. It includes audio mixing with filters and supports plugins and scripting for extended functionality.

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.

OBS Studio

Open sourceFree tier
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
iOS
OBS Studio✗
vMix✓
Android
OBS Studio✗
vMix✓
macOS
OBS Studio✓
vMix✗
Windows
OBS Studio✓
vMix✓
Linux
OBS Studio✓
vMix✗
Deployment
Self-hosted
OBS Studio✓
vMix✓

Integrations

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

OBS Studio

Not documented yet.

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
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