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Free alternatives to vMix

vMix has no free plan. 18 of the 60 other webinar and live streaming tools in this directory are free or have a free plan.

vMix is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX. 1 of them has no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

18 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to vMix

  1. Restream

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

    What is free: Stream to 2 channels at once with Restream branding, 6 on-screen participants in Studio at 720p, and no cloud recording.

    • Restream starts at $19 per month, billed monthly ($190 a year billed annually). vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
    • Restream has a free plan. vMix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Restream lists a web app.
    • Only vMix lists a Windows app.
    Restream vs vMixRestream pricing and details

  2. Streamlabs

    Live streaming apps, overlays and tools for creators

    What is free: Starter plan, free always: free overlays and themes, 2 streaming destinations, 1 guest, limited free apps, no-fee tipping and 1 GB of storage.

    • Streamlabs starts at $27 per month, or $189 per year. vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
    • Streamlabs has a free plan. vMix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Streamlabs lists a web app.
    • Only Streamlabs lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    Streamlabs vs vMixStreamlabs pricing and details

  3. XSplit Broadcaster

    Windows live streaming and recording studio

    What is free: Free: up to 720p with no watermark, 4 scenes, personal use only; watermark above 720p or 30 fps.

    • XSplit Broadcaster starts at $59.99 per year. vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
    • XSplit Broadcaster has a free plan. vMix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • vMix can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • vMix also covers video calls.
    XSplit Broadcaster vs vMixXSplit Broadcaster pricing and details

  4. LiveWebinar

    Browser-based webinars and meetings with a free plan

    What is free: Up to 5 attendees, 30-minute sessions, 50MB storage.

    • LiveWebinar starts at $20.80 per month for 25 attendees, billed annually ($26.02 billed monthly). vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
    • LiveWebinar has a free plan. vMix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LiveWebinar lists a web app.
    • Only vMix lists a Windows app.
    LiveWebinar pricing and details

  5. Lightstream

    Browser-based live streaming studio, built for console streamers

    What is free: Simulcasting to up to 5 destinations, 720p, 10-hour limit per stream and up to 3 scenes at once, with a Lightstream Studio logo on all streams.

    • Lightstream starts at $12 per month, or $9 per month on an annual subscription. vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
    • Lightstream has a free plan. vMix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Lightstream lists a web app.
    • Only vMix lists a Windows app.
    Lightstream pricing and details

  6. PRISM Live Studio

    Free streaming app for desktop and mobile with a paid Plus tier

    What is free: The desktop and mobile apps are free downloads; a paid Plus subscription and Credits add more, at prices not shown on the site.

    • PRISM Live Studio has a free plan. vMix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PRISM Live Studio lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • vMix can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • vMix also covers video calls.
    PRISM Live Studio pricing and details

  7. Livestorm

    Browser-based webinars, live or on demand, priced per attendee

    What is free: Free plan with no time limit: 30 attendee credits a year, events of up to 30 minutes, 10 events per organization and 20 sessions per event. Custom emails and premium features are not included.

    • Livestorm starts at $1,200 per year for up to 400 attendee credits. vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
    • Livestorm has a free plan. vMix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Livestorm lists a web app.
    • Only vMix lists a Windows app.
    Livestorm pricing and details

  8. Be.Live

    Browser-based studio for live streaming to social platforms

    What is free: After the 14-day trial the account drops to a free plan at no cost; the help center does not list that plan's limits.

    • Be.Live has a free plan. vMix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Be.Live lists a web app.
    • Only vMix lists a Windows app.
    • vMix can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Be.Live pricing and details

  9. VDO.Ninja

    Free browser tool for bringing remote video guests into OBS

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • VDO.Ninja is free. vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
    • VDO.Ninja has a free plan. vMix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only VDO.Ninja lists a web app.
    • Only vMix lists a Windows app.
    VDO.Ninja pricing and details

  10. Digital Samba

    Embeddable video rooms and webinars, hosted in Europe

    What is free: Start plan at €0: 10,000 participation minutes a month, up to 100 participants per session, 60 minutes of cloud recording a month.

    • Digital Samba starts at €99 per month on a 12-month contract. vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
    • Digital Samba has a free plan. vMix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Digital Samba lists a web app.
    • Only vMix lists a Windows app.
    Digital Samba pricing and details

  11. OneStream Live

    Cloud studio and multistreaming to 45+ platforms

    What is free: Free forever: 2 multistreaming destinations, 720p, 1 team seat, 1 GB storage and 3 scheduled events.

    • OneStream Live starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
    • OneStream Live has a free plan. vMix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OneStream Live lists a web app.
    • Only OneStream Live lists a browser extension.
    OneStream Live pricing and details

  12. Livepush

    Multistreaming, scheduled video streams and HLS hosting

    What is free: Free forever: 20 hours of streaming a month, 3 destinations, 1 live source and 1 GB of video storage.

    • Livepush starts at $13 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
    • Livepush has a free plan. vMix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Livepush lists a web app.
    • Only vMix lists a Windows app.
    Livepush pricing and details

6 more that are free or have a free plan

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to vMix?

Yes. Restream, Streamlabs, XSplit Broadcaster, LiveWebinar, Lightstream, PRISM Live Studio, Livestorm, Be.Live and 10 more are free or have a free plan.

Does vMix have a free plan?

vMix has no free plan. vMix is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to vMix: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.