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VEGAS Pro vs vMix

VEGAS Pro logo

VEGAS Pro

Video Production

Professional timeline-based video editing software from Boris FX

From
$19.99/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: VEGAS Pro windows-only, with no native macOS or Linux version.; 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: VEGAS Pro covers Timeline-based editing, vMix covers Multi-camera support.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which VEGAS Pro and vMix actually diverge.

Attributes where VEGAS Pro and vMix differ
AttributeVEGAS ProvMix
Starting price$19.99/monthOn request
CategoryVideo ProductionWebinars
FoundedUnknown2013

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

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 VEGAS Pro

  • Timeline-based editing
  • Color grading tools
  • Audio mixing
  • Sound Forge integration
  • VFX and compositing (Post/Suite tiers)
  • Perpetual or subscription licensing

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.

VEGAS Pro

  • Professional video editing on Windowsnot vMix
  • Color grading and finishing for video projectsnot vMix
  • Audio post-production paired with Sound Forgenot vMix
  • Long-form video editing needing perpetual licensingnot vMix

vMix

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

Where each one falls short

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

VEGAS Pro

  • Windows-only, with no native macOS or Linux version.
  • Subscription pricing across Edit/Post/Suite tiers can be more expensive than one-time-purchase competitors.
  • Smaller plugin/effects ecosystem compared to Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Perpetual license versions can lag behind the latest subscription features.

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

VEGAS Pro

$19.99/month
  • VEGAS Pro Edit$19.99/month
    • Core non-linear editing
    • Color grading
    • Audio tools
  • VEGAS Pro Post$29.99/month
    • Everything in Edit
    • Advanced finishing and VFX tools
  • VEGAS Pro Suite$49.99/month
    • Everything in Post
    • Full VFX and compositing suite

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 VEGAS Pro if

  • You need timeline-based editing.
  • You work on windows.
  • You also want color grading tools.
VEGAS Pro review

Choose vMix if

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

Questions people ask

Is VEGAS Pro or vMix better?
Neither clearly leads. VEGAS Pro starts at $19.99/month and vMix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, VEGAS Pro or vMix?
VEGAS Pro starts at $19.99/month and vMix at On request.
Does VEGAS Pro or vMix run on more platforms?
VEGAS Pro runs on windows. vMix runs on Windows.
What is VEGAS Pro best used for?
VEGAS Pro is most often used for professional video editing on windows, color grading and finishing for video projects, audio post-production paired with sound forge, long-form video editing needing perpetual licensing. Of those, professional video editing on windows and color grading and finishing for video projects are not what vMix is typically brought in for.
What can VEGAS Pro do that vMix cannot?
VEGAS Pro covers Timeline-based editing, Color grading tools, Audio mixing, Sound Forge integration. vMix covers Multi-camera support, Virtual sets, Live effects, Screen sharing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

VEGAS Pro: What does VEGAS Pro cost?

VEGAS Pro offers three subscription tiers: Edit at $19.99/month, Post at $29.99/month, and Suite at $49.99/month, each bundling more finishing and plugin tools than the last.

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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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VEGAS Pro: Is there a free trial of VEGAS Pro?

Yes, Boris FX offers a free trial of VEGAS Pro that does not require a credit card to start.

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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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VEGAS Pro: Can I buy VEGAS Pro as a one-time purchase instead of a subscription?

Yes, VEGAS Pro is available as perpetual licenses priced at $399 (Edit), $599 (Post), and $799 (Suite), in addition to the monthly subscription tiers.

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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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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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