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Comparison

SRS 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.

SRS full profile →vMix full profile →
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SRS41
★vMix65
Score
vioscaleAI score
SRS41 / 100high · 78%
vMix65 / 100high · 78%updating
Pricing
Free tier
SRS✓
vMix✗
Model
Price level
SRSfree
vMixmid
Starting price
SRS–
vMix$50
Transparent
SRS✓
vMix✓
Integrations
Count
SRS3
vMix17
Security
Gdpr
SRS–
vMix✓
Scorecard
SRS6.2
vMix–
Trust center
Vulnerabilities
Adoption
Dependent repos
SRS0
vMix–
Github stars
SRS29,324
vMix–
Activity
Commits last 30d
SRS19
vMix–
Release
Cadence days
SRS29
vMix–
History
SRS20 items
vMix–
License
Spdx
SRSMIT
vMix–
Language
Primary
SRSC++
vMix–
Market
Availability
Content
Faq

Capabilities

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

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

What each one is

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

SRS

An open-source media server that handles real-time video streaming using various protocols, enabling live broadcasts and format conversions between RTMP, WebRTC, HLS, and other standards. It can be deployed on cloud infrastructure or self-hosted.

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.

SRS

Open sourceFree tier

Open source under MIT license

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
SRS✗
vMix✓
Android
SRS✗
vMix✓
macOS
SRS✓
vMix✗
Windows
SRS✗
vMix✓
Linux
SRS✓
vMix✗
CLI
SRS✓
vMix✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
SRS✓
vMix✗
Self-hosted
SRS✓
vMix✓

Integrations

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

SRS

3 total
  • OBS
  • WordPress
  • FFmpeg
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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SRS or vMix: which one depends on you

A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.

Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works

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