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Crowdcast vs vMix

Crowdcast logo

Crowdcast

Webinars

Live video Q&As, interviews, and webinars

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
vMix logo

vMix

Webinars

Professional live streaming and production software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Crowdcast monthly attendee and hour limits enforced per tier; vMix basic HD at $60 is limited to 4 total inputs, 1 vMix Call caller, 1 instant replay camera and 1 SRT output
  • They diverge on capability: Crowdcast covers Live streaming, vMix covers Multi-camera support.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crowdcast and vMix actually diverge.

Attributes where Crowdcast and vMix differ
AttributeCrowdcastvMix
Starting price$49/monthOn request
PlatformsWebWindows
Founded20152013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Crowdcast

  • Live streaming
  • Q&A sessions
  • Polls
  • Multi-speaker
  • Replay library
  • Zapier
  • ConvertKit
  • Mailchimp

Only in vMix

  • Multi-camera support
  • Virtual sets
  • Live effects
  • Screen sharing
  • Multi-platform streaming
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Twitch

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Crowdcast

  • Live webinars and virtual eventsnot vMix
  • Multichannel streaming with team collaborationnot vMix
  • Audience engagement and monetizationnot vMix

vMix

  • Live video production switching for broadcasts and streamsnot Crowdcast
  • Multi camera instant replay for live sportsnot Crowdcast
  • Bringing remote guests into a production over vMix Callnot Crowdcast
  • Recording and streaming in 4K from a Windows workstationnot Crowdcast

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Crowdcast

  • Monthly attendee and hour limits enforced per tier
  • Transaction fees apply (5% on Lite/Pro, 2% on Business plus Stripe fees)
  • Limited storage capacity: 1 GB (Lite), 5 GB (Pro), 10 GB (Business)
  • Extra attendees cost $0.15 each after plan limit
  • Extra hours cost $20 per 5 hours

vMix

  • Basic HD at $60 is limited to 4 total inputs, 1 vMix Call caller, 1 instant replay camera and 1 SRT output
  • 4K resolution above 1920x1080 requires the 4K edition at $700 or higher
  • Lifetime licences include free updates for the first 12 months only
  • vMix Call is capped at 4 callers on the HD edition and 8 on 4K, Pro and MAX
  • SRT outputs are limited to 1 on Basic HD and HD editions
  • The MAX edition is subscription only at $50 per month and stops receiving updates when the subscription lapses

Pricing, plan by plan

Crowdcast

$49/month
  • Lite$49/month
    • 100+ live attendees
    • 10 hours per month
    • 1 team seat
  • Pro$89/month
    • 250+ live attendees
    • 20 hours per month
    • 2 team seats
  • Business$195/month
    • 1000+ live attendees
    • 40 hours per month
    • 4 team seats

vMix

On request
  • Starter$60/month
    • Basic streaming
    • 4 inputs
  • Professional$300/month
    • Advanced features
    • 8 inputs
  • Premium$600/month
    • All features
    • Unlimited inputs

Which should you pick?

Choose Crowdcast if

  • You need live streaming.
  • You also want q&a sessions.
Crowdcast review

Choose vMix if

  • You need multi-camera support.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want virtual sets.
vMix review

Questions people ask

Is Crowdcast or vMix better?
Neither clearly leads. Crowdcast starts at $49/month and vMix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crowdcast or vMix?
Crowdcast starts at $49/month and vMix at On request.
Does Crowdcast or vMix run on more platforms?
Crowdcast runs on Web. vMix runs on Windows.
What is Crowdcast best used for?
Crowdcast is most often used for live webinars and virtual events, multichannel streaming with team collaboration, audience engagement and monetization. Of those, live webinars and virtual events and multichannel streaming with team collaboration are not what vMix is typically brought in for.
What can Crowdcast do that vMix cannot?
Crowdcast covers Live streaming, Q&A sessions, Polls, Multi-speaker. vMix covers Multi-camera support, Virtual sets, Live effects, Screen sharing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Crowdcast: How much is Crowdcast Lite plan?

Lite is $49 per month supporting 100+ live attendees, 10 hours per month, and 1 team seat.

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vMix: What pricing options are available for vMix software?

vMix offers flexible pricing starting from $50 per month. The software is available as a free 60-day trial, allowing users to test features before purchasing.

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Crowdcast: What attendee limits apply to each plan?

Lite supports 100+ attendees, Pro supports 250+, and Business supports 1000+ attendees with $0.15 cost per extra attendee after plan limit.

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vMix: Is vMix 29 a free update for existing customers?

Yes, vMix 29 represents a complimentary upgrade for those who purchased vMix after January 2023, plus all vMix Max subscribers receive it at no additional cost.

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Crowdcast: How much do additional team seats cost?

Additional team seats cost $29 per seat per month across all plans.

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vMix: What support options are included with vMix?

Support includes access to a knowledge base, community forums, documentation, email support, training videos, and optional premium support plans available through resellers.

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Crowdcast: Is there a free trial?

Yes, 14-day free trial with 60-minute sessions and 10 live attendees maximum.

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vMix: Can I upgrade from a previous vMix version?

Yes, upgrade options are available. Visit the upgrades page to review pricing and eligibility for transitioning from earlier vMix editions to current versions.

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