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ON24 vs vMix

ON24 logo

ON24

Webinar & Virtual Events

The digital engagement platform

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
vMix logo

vMix

Webinar & Virtual Events

Professional live streaming and production software

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ON24 the Internet Archive's capture of ON24's homepage on 1 January 2021 named five distinct platform tiers, Webcast Elite, Engagement Hub, Target, Intelligence, and Connect, but pointed visitors to a 'Find your pricing fit' quiz rather than publishing figures.; 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: ON24 covers Live webinars, vMix covers Multi-camera support.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ON24 and vMix actually diverge.

Attributes where ON24 and vMix differ
AttributeON24vMix
Starting price$2000/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows
Founded19982013

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

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 ON24

  • Live webinars
  • Virtual events
  • Engagement hub
  • AI-powered analytics
  • Content hubs
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Eloqua

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.

ON24

  • Event planningnot vMix
  • Ticket salesnot vMix
  • Attendee managementnot vMix
  • Virtual eventsnot vMix
  • Event marketingnot vMix

vMix

  • Live video production switching for broadcasts and streamsnot ON24
  • Multi camera instant replay for live sportsnot ON24
  • Bringing remote guests into a production over vMix Callnot ON24
  • Recording and streaming in 4K from a Windows workstationnot ON24

Where each one falls short

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

ON24

  • The Internet Archive's capture of ON24's homepage on 1 January 2021 named five distinct platform tiers, Webcast Elite, Engagement Hub, Target, Intelligence, and Connect, but pointed visitors to a 'Find your pricing fit' quiz rather than publishing figures.

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

ON24

$2000/month
  • Core$2000/month
    • Webinars
    • Engagement tools
    • Basic analytics
  • Professional$4000/month
    • Virtual events
    • Advanced analytics
    • Integrations
  • Enterprise$8000/month
    • Full platform
    • AI insights
    • Dedicated success manager

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 ON24 if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want virtual events.

Choose vMix if

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

Questions people ask

Is ON24 or vMix better?
Neither clearly leads. ON24 starts at $2000/month and vMix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ON24 or vMix?
ON24 starts at $2000/month and vMix at On request.
Does ON24 or vMix run on more platforms?
ON24 runs on Web, Ios, Android. vMix runs on Windows.
What is ON24 best used for?
ON24 is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what vMix is typically brought in for.
What can ON24 do that vMix cannot?
ON24 covers Live webinars, Virtual events, Engagement hub, AI-powered analytics. vMix covers Multi-camera support, Virtual sets, Live effects, Screen sharing.

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