# OBS Studio vs vMix

**Leader by Vioscale score:** vMix

| Attribute | OBS Studio | vMix |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 53 (20% (low)) | 66.8 (37% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 46 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 75,476 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Open-source software that lets you record and broadcast video from your desktop or devices. It provides video and audio mixing with support for multiple input sources like windows, images, webcams, and capture cards. | 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":"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 | 10 | - |
| release.history | `[{"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"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.0.3","date":"2025-12-05T23:16:24Z","type":"stable","version":"32.0.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.0.2","date":"2025-10-29T01:26:59Z","type":"stable","version":"32.0.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio/releases/tag/32.0.1","date":"2025-09-26T22:29:28Z","type":"stable","version":"32.0.1"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | 5.8 | - |
| security.trust_center | - | 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 | - | 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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:03:20.386Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*