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vMix alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best vMix alternative for most people is Restream (2.4 GPA), second in our ranking of webinar and live streaming tools. The best free one is Streamlabs (2.6 GPA).

vMix compared with 8 alternatives: Restream, Streamlabs, Ecamm, Castr, Switcher Studio and 3 more.

vMix is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX. 2 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 6 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
vMixThis toolFree trial · from $60 one-timeTrial onlyWindows
RestreamFree plan · from $19/moYesWeb
StreamlabsFree plan · from $27/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
EcammFree trial · from $16/moTrial onlymacOS
CastrFree trial · from $16.67/moTrial onlyWeb
Switcher StudioFree trial · from $45/moTrial onlymacOS, iOS
BoxCastFree trial · from $109/moTrial onlyWeb
DacastFree trial · from $39/moTrial onlyWeb
WowzaFree trial · from $195/moTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

vMix starts at $50 a month and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 8 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Restream, Streamlabs, Castr, Switcher Studio and Dacast.

BoxCast scores higher without starting lower. Ecamm starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessvMixRestreamStreamlabsEcammCastrSwitcher StudioBoxCastDacastWowza

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of webinar and live streaming tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from vMix

  1. Restream

    Multistream one live video to YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn and more

    • Restream starts at $19 per month, billed monthly ($190 a year billed annually).
    • Restream has a free plan, which vMix lacks.
    • Restream also lists a web app.
    • Restream lists no Windows app, which vMix has.
    • Restream also covers transcription and webinars.

    Suits: Creators who go live on several platforms at the same time

    Restream vs vMixRestream pricing and details

  2. Streamlabs

    Live streaming apps, overlays and tools for creators

    • Streamlabs starts at $27 per month, or $189 per year.
    • Streamlabs has a free plan, which vMix lacks.
    • Streamlabs also lists a web app and macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Streamlabs also covers video editing.
    • Streamlabs does not cover screen recording and video calls, which vMix does.

    Suits: Streamers on Twitch, YouTube or Facebook who want overlays and alerts

    Streamlabs vs vMixStreamlabs pricing and details

  3. Ecamm

    Mac app for live streaming, recording and multistreaming

    • Ecamm starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Ecamm also lists a macOS app.
    • Ecamm lists no Windows app, which vMix has.
    • Ecamm does not cover video calls, which vMix does.

    Suits: Mac users who stream solo shows or interviews to several platforms

    Ecamm vs vMixEcamm pricing and details

  4. Castr

    Multistreaming, video hosting and 24/7 playout in one service

    • Castr starts at $16.67 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
    • Castr also lists a web app.
    • Castr lists no Windows app, which vMix has.
    • Castr does not cover screen recording and video calls, which vMix does.

    Suits: Churches and schools streaming services or events to several platforms

    Castr vs vMixCastr pricing and details

  5. Switcher Studio

    Multicamera live streaming from iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Switcher Studio starts at $45 per month, billed annually ($65 billed monthly).
    • Switcher Studio also lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Switcher Studio lists no Windows app, which vMix has.
    • Switcher Studio also covers video editing.
    • Switcher Studio does not cover screen recording and video calls, which vMix does.

    Suits: Churches and schools streaming services or games with several cameras

    Switcher Studio vs vMixSwitcher Studio pricing and details

  6. BoxCast

    Live streaming platform with encoders, captions and OTT apps

    • BoxCast starts at $109 per month, billed annually ($119 billed monthly).
    • BoxCast also lists a web app.
    • BoxCast lists no Windows app, which vMix has.
    • BoxCast also covers ticketing and web analytics.
    • BoxCast does not cover screen recording and video calls, which vMix does.

    Suits: Churches, schools and sports leagues that stream the same events every week

    BoxCast vs vMixBoxCast pricing and details

  7. Dacast

    Live streaming and video hosting with bandwidth-based plans

    • Dacast starts at $39 per month, billed annually.
    • Dacast also lists a web app.
    • Dacast lists no Windows app, which vMix has.
    • Dacast also covers reports and webinars.
    • Dacast does not cover screen recording and video calls, which vMix does.

    Suits: Hosts streaming to large audiences with unlimited viewers

    Dacast vs vMixDacast pricing and details

  8. Wowza

    Streaming server software you run yourself, plus a cloud platform

    • Wowza starts at $195 per month for Streaming Engine, billed monthly.
    • Wowza also lists a web app.
    • Wowza lists no Windows app, which vMix has.
    • Wowza is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Wowza does not cover screen recording, video calls and multistreaming, which vMix does.

    Suits: Developers building live video into their own app or service

    Wowza vs vMixWowza pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in vMix

  • It runs on Windows only; the download page says there is no Mac version.
  • Lifetime licenses include 12 months of updates; further updates cost $60 for another 12 months.
  • It is a production tool, not a webinar platform: registration, polls and attendee chat are not part of it.
  • Features differ a lot by edition, so check the comparison table before buying the cheapest one.
vMix pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to vMix?

The alternatives to vMix in this directory are Restream, Streamlabs, Ecamm, Castr, Switcher Studio, BoxCast, Dacast and Wowza. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with vMix.

Is there a free alternative to vMix?

Yes. Restream and Streamlabs have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which vMix alternatives work on macOS?

The vMix listing does not include a macOS app. Streamlabs, Ecamm and Switcher Studio list one.

Which vMix alternatives work on Android?

The vMix listing does not include an Android app. Streamlabs lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.