# OBS Studio vs vMix

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** vMix

| Attribute | OBS Studio | vMix |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 51.9 (28% (low)) | 64.6 (78% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 74 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 76,985 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"OBS Studio is a free, open-source application that enables users to mix multiple video and audio sources into scenes and stream them live to various platforms or record to disk. It runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux without licensing fees or usage restrictions and is distributed under the GPLv2 license. It is indexed under Screen Recording.","source":"https://obsproject.com","question":"What is OBS Studio?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OBS Studio is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://obsproject.com","question":"Is OBS Studio free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OBS Studio supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://obsproject.com","question":"What platforms does OBS Studio support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. OBS Studio can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://obsproject.com","question":"Can OBS Studio be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for OBS Studio. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as OBS Studio not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://obsproject.com/privacy-policy","question":"What security certifications does OBS Studio have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Yes. OBS Studio is published under the GPL-2.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio","question":"Is OBS Studio open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"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 | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | 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 | `{"deployment_model":"native_desktop","architecture_model":"desktop_local_application","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true,"multi_camera_switching_and_scene_management":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 | - | 17 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"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"}]` |
| language.primary | C | - |
| license.spdx | GPL-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://obsproject.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T12:49:09.287Z"}` | `{"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 | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":50,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 7 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/33.0.0-beta6","date":"2026-10-02T23:27:06Z","type":"prerelease","version":"33.0.0-beta6"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/33.0.0-beta5","date":"2026-10-01T00:09:26Z","type":"prerelease","version":"33.0.0-beta5"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/33.0.0-beta4","date":"2026-09-25T22:29:13Z","type":"prerelease","version":"33.0.0-beta4"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.2","date":"2026-08-14T22:43:31Z","type":"stable","version":"32.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.1","date":"2026-07-24T22:58:26Z","type":"stable","version":"32.2.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.0","date":"2026-07-21T22:25:33Z","type":"stable","version":"32.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.0-rc2","date":"2026-07-16T21:10:05Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.2.0-rc2"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.0-rc1","date":"2026-07-10T23:14:13Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.2.0-rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.0-beta3","date":"2026-07-03T00:04:20Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.2.0-beta3"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.2.0-beta2","date":"2026-06-22T19:58:58Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.2.0-beta2"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.2","date":"2026-04-21T20:10:35Z","type":"stable","version":"32.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.1","date":"2026-04-02T19:54:40Z","type":"stable","version":"32.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.0","date":"2026-03-11T20:24:32Z","type":"stable","version":"32.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.0-rc4","date":"2026-03-05T23:56:33Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.1.0-rc4"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.0-rc3","date":"2026-03-04T23:01:50Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.1.0-rc3"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.0-rc2","date":"2026-02-28T19:37:42Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.1.0-rc2"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.0-rc1","date":"2026-02-06T00:48:34Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.1.0-rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.0-beta2","date":"2026-01-16T22:48:01Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.1.0-beta2"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.1.0-beta1","date":"2026-01-14T23:27:06Z","type":"prerelease","version":"32.1.0-beta1"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.0.4","date":"2025-12-13T22:02:08Z","type":"stable","version":"32.0.4"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | 6 | - |
| security.trust_center | https://obsproject.com/privacy-policy | https://www.vmix.com/privacy-policy.aspx |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fobsproject%2Fobs-studio&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Live Streaming)

| Capability | OBS Studio | vMix |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | desktop_local_application | 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 |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:40:50.081Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*