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Self-hosted alternatives to vMix

The vMix listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 6 of the 60 other webinar and live streaming tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

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 is free or has a free plan.

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

How each one differs from vMix

  1. Wowza

    Streaming server software you run yourself, plus a cloud platform

    • Wowza starts at $195 per month for Streaming Engine, billed monthly. vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
    • Only Wowza lists a web app.
    • Only vMix lists a Windows app.
    • Wowza is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Wowza vs vMixWowza pricing and details

  2. VDO.Ninja

    Free browser tool for bringing remote video guests into OBS

    • 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

  3. Ant Media Server

    Low-latency WebRTC streaming server you run or rent by the hour

    • Ant Media Server starts at $109 per instance / month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly). vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
    • Only Ant Media Server lists a web app.
    • Only vMix lists a Windows app.
    • Ant Media Server is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Ant Media Server pricing and details

  4. Red5

    Self-hosted ultra-low latency streaming server and SDKs

    • Red5 starts at $29.99 per month for 100 connections. vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
    • Only Red5 lists a web app.
    • Only vMix lists a Windows app.
    • Red5 is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Red5 pricing and details

  5. Flussonic

    Streaming media server for IPTV, CCTV and corporate video

    • Only Flussonic lists a Linux app.
    • Only vMix lists a Windows app.
    • Flussonic is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • vMix can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Flussonic pricing and details

  6. Nimble Streamer

    Software media server for live and VOD streaming, billed per server

    • Nimble Streamer starts at $70 per month for one server and the required slice. vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
    • Only Nimble Streamer lists a web app.
    • Only Nimble Streamer lists a Linux app.
    • Only vMix lists a Windows app.
    Nimble Streamer pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to vMix?

Yes. Wowza, VDO.Ninja, Ant Media Server, Red5, Flussonic and Nimble Streamer can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can vMix be self-hosted?

The vMix listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these webinar and live streaming tools are free?

VDO.Ninja is free or has a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 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.