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Comparison

Owncast 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.

Owncast full profile →vMix full profile →
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Owncast35
★vMix65
Score
vioscaleAI score
Owncast35 / 100high · 77%
vMix65 / 100high · 78%
Pricing
Free tier
Owncast✓
vMix✗
Model
Price level
Owncastlow
vMixmid
Starting price
Owncast–
vMix$50
Transparent
Owncast–
vMix✓
Integrations
Count
Owncast3
vMix17
Security
Disclosure policy
Owncast✓
vMix–
Gdpr
Owncast–
vMix✓
Scorecard
Owncast4.7
vMix–
Trust center
Vulnerabilities
Adoption
Dependent repos
Owncast1
vMix–
Github stars
Owncast11,587
vMix–
Activity
Commits last 30d
Owncast48
vMix–
Release
Cadence days
Owncast105
vMix–
History
Owncast20 items
vMix–
License
Spdx
OwncastMIT
vMix–
Language
Primary
OwncastGo
vMix–
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Owncast5 items
vMix7 items

Capabilities

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

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

What each one is

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

Owncast

An open source streaming server that runs on your infrastructure using standard protocols, featuring built-in chat, moderation, custom branding, and no subscription fees or viewer limits.

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.

Owncast

free_open_sourceFree tier

Free and open source

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
Owncast✓
vMix✗
iOS
Owncast✗
vMix✓
Android
Owncast✗
vMix✓
Windows
Owncast✗
vMix✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Owncast✓
vMix✗
Self-hosted
Owncast✓
vMix✓

Integrations

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

Owncast

3 total
  • Mastodon
  • ActivityPub
  • Webhooks
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
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Owncast or vMix: which one depends on you

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