OBS

OBS

Open Broadcaster Software
vMix

vMix

NewTek
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About

Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. Download and start streaming quickly and easily on Windows, Mac or Linux. High performance real time video/audio capturing and mixing. Create scenes made up of multiple sources including window captures, images, text, browser windows, webcams, capture cards and more. Set up an unlimited number of scenes you can switch between seamlessly via custom transitions. Intuitive audio mixer with per-source filters such as noise gate, noise suppression, and gain. Take full control with VST plugin support. Powerful and easy to use configuration options. Add new Sources, duplicate existing ones, and adjust their properties effortlessly. Streamlined Settings panel gives you access to a wide array of configuration options to tweak every aspect of your broadcast or recording. Modular 'Dock' UI allows you to rearrange the layout exactly as you like. You can even pop out each individual Dock to its own window.

About

Create professional live video productions using vMix. Live Stream to your favorite streaming providers including: Facebook Live, Periscope, Twitch, YouTube, and many more. vMix is a Software Video Mixer and Switcher that utilises the latest advances in computer hardware to provide live HD video mixing, a task previously only possible on expensive dedicated hardware mixers. vMix also functions as live streaming software that allows you to publish your live productions directly to the Internet!. vMix runs on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 platforms. vMix is a complete live video production software solution with features including LIVE mixing, switching, recording and LIVE streaming of SD, full HD and 4K video sources including cameras, video files, DVDs, images, Powerpoint and much much more. vMix Interface As vMix is a software solution, we've enabled users to build their own custom computers at a fraction of the cost of traditional live production equipment.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Anyone interested in free and open source software for video recording and live streaming

Audience

Live streamers

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.6 / 5
ease 3.8 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.1 / 5
support 3.9 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 3.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 3.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Can do everything you want and more. The greatest piece of open source software I know. Nothing bad to say about it.
  • I mainly use this for live streaming on Twitch and YouTube. I love the fact that it is free to use and for me it is the best software to use for anyone who is looking to live stream or record. It is also great for those people who do podcasts.
  • Has many features like adding input and output. Free software with these features. Available on multiple OS Windows, Mac and Linux.
  • -They have a very clear tutorial on their website -Once you have everything set up, it is very easy to use the exact same settings by saving profiles and scenes -Automatically exports your videos to a folder you choose -Very versatile in usage -It's free
  • Highly customizable - You can install plugins, and edit OBS as you like. Open source. Totally free - you don't need to pay a single penny. Integration with streaming services (Twitch, YouTube, etc.)

Cons

  • Nothing bad to say about it, really. The documentation and error handling could be improved, but given some time they probably will.
  • I do not think it is the easiest software to adjust to and there is a slight learning curve but once I took the time to learn all the features and how to use them it became the perfect software for me. I also think it lacks features that allow for people to easily set up their live streams.
  • Bad user interface. Hard to use. Very heavy on CPU and GPU.
  • -Learning curve -It's a very heavy software, so not every computer can handle running OBS and getting smooth results
  • No cons for me, at least. I haven't found any issues.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • First off, there is an Error in this comparison description. vMix is not made or affiliated in any way with NewTek. That being said vMix is the premiere new kid on the block that have raised the bar significantly for everyone else, including NewTek. (although NewTek is mainly a hardware solution with software) vMix has excelled in newer, popular features and seems to be coming out with more features every six months or so. I see how all the "Old-School" companies are bad-mouthing vMix as being "just a toy" because they are genuinely scared of losing their clientele to vMix... as they should be. vMix has boldly added just about everything, but the kitchen sink, and they don't apologize for it. Everything it does, it does well, or at least pretty darned well. Their integration of dedicated Call-In features along with NDI & SRT support is notably featured and it all comes at an affordable price.

Cons

  • It's hard to post cons as I really really had to think hard to come up with a couple aspects that I honestly think they might be taken as trite points. vMix's User Interface feels a little clunky making the learning curve just a bit harder than it has to be. The program writers who designed this platform are obviously not seasoned Professional Content Producers (as seen in their own sales and weekly promotional pieces). This leaves us with a kind of "Computer-Geeky made" software that does not always fit in the "traditional" production environment that we're comfortably used to. That's not to say that there aren't work-a-rounds and/or newer ways to skin a cat. Also, there are a few features that any professional would think should have been obvious and included, that for the life of me, I can't understand that after many many feature requests, the nice fella's down under just don't seem to implement or even entertain the thought of adding certain features. One, for example would be some sort of a waiting "Green" room for the Call-In folks. Whoever comes up with this protocol first IMHO is going to instantly garner the whole market... like overnight. Rich Tamayo, Emmy Winner LiveStream Producer since 1985, TVP LIVE

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Not Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Open Broadcaster Software
United States
obsproject.com

Company Information

NewTek
Founded: 1985
United States
www.vmix.com

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Categories

Live Streaming Supported
Screen Recording Supported
Video Recording Supported
Webcam Supported

Categories

Live Streaming Supported

Live Streaming Features

Access Control Not Supported
Audience Analytics Not Supported
Audience Engagement Not Supported
Browser-based Not Supported
Customizable Branding Not Supported
Encoding Not Supported
Event Scheduling Not Supported
Live Streaming Production Not Supported
Moderation Not Supported
Monetization Tools Not Supported
Multi-Screen / Split-Screen Not Supported
Multiple Camera Feeds Not Supported
Multistreaming Not Supported
Session Recording Not Supported
Social Media Integration Not Supported
Streaming Platform Integration Supported

Screen Recording Features

Annotations / Drawing Not Supported
Audio Capture Supported
Backup Not Supported
Collaboration Tools Not Supported
File Sharing Not Supported
Multi-Screen Recording Supported
Screen Capture Supported
Speech-to-Text Not Supported
Video Editing Not Supported
YouTube Uploading Not Supported

Live Streaming Features

Access Control Not Supported
Audience Analytics Not Supported
Audience Engagement Not Supported
Browser-based Not Supported
Customizable Branding Supported
Encoding Not Supported
Event Scheduling Not Supported
Live Streaming Production Supported
Moderation Not Supported
Monetization Tools Not Supported
Multi-Screen / Split-Screen Supported
Multiple Camera Feeds Supported
Multistreaming Not Supported
Session Recording Supported
Social Media Integration Not Supported
Streaming Platform Integration Not Supported

Integrations

DialogLoop Supported
EasyWorship Supported
Epiphan Connect Supported
Facebook Supported
Facebook Live Supported
LHM Supported
PhoneLiveStreaming Supported
Restream Supported
Stagetimer Supported
Vimeo Supported
Vimeo Livestream Supported
YouTube Supported
AlterCam Supported
Basket Score Supported
DLive Supported
Fineshare VoiceTrans Supported
Lumia Stream Supported
Streamer.bot Supported
Truthcasting Supported

Integrations

DialogLoop Supported
EasyWorship Supported
Epiphan Connect Supported
Facebook Supported
Facebook Live Supported
LHM Supported
PhoneLiveStreaming Supported
Restream Supported
Stagetimer Supported
Vimeo Supported
Vimeo Livestream Supported
YouTube Supported
AlterCam Not Supported
Basket Score Not Supported
DLive Not Supported
Fineshare VoiceTrans Not Supported
Lumia Stream Not Supported
Streamer.bot Not Supported
Truthcasting Not Supported
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