Software · head to head
vMix vs Cisco Webex
vMix
Software
Professional live streaming and production software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Cisco Webex
Software
The leading enterprise video conferencing platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Cisco Webex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: vMix basic HD at $60 is limited to 4 total inputs, 1 vMix Call caller, 1 instant replay camera and 1 SRT output; Cisco Webex listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
- They diverge on capability: vMix covers Multi-camera support, Cisco Webex covers HD video.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which vMix and Cisco Webex actually diverge.
| Attribute | vMix | Cisco Webex |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android |
| Founded | 2013 | 1984 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 vMix
- Multi-camera support
- Virtual sets
- Live effects
- Multi-platform streaming
- YouTube
- Twitch
Only in Cisco Webex
- HD video
- Recording
- Transcription
- Virtual backgrounds
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
Both cover
- Screen sharing
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
vMix
- Live video production switching for broadcasts and streamsnot Cisco Webex
- Multi camera instant replay for live sportsnot Cisco Webex
- Bringing remote guests into a production over vMix Callnot Cisco Webex
- Recording and streaming in 4K from a Windows workstationnot Cisco Webex
Cisco Webex
- Video Conferencingnot vMix
- Team Collaborationnot vMix
- Project Managementnot vMix
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Cisco Webex
- Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
Pricing, plan by plan
vMix
On request- Starter$60/month
- Basic streaming
- 4 inputs
- Professional$300/month
- Advanced features
- 8 inputs
- Premium$600/month
- All features
- Unlimited inputs
Cisco Webex
Free- FreeFree
- 40-min group meetings
- Unlimited 1:1 calls
- HD video
- Starter$13.5/month
- Unlimited meetings
- 100 participants
- Recording
- Pro$26.99/month
- 300 participants
- Advanced security
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose vMix if
- You need multi-camera support.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want virtual sets.
Choose Cisco Webex if
- You need hd video.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- You also want recording.
Questions people ask
- Is vMix or Cisco Webex better?
- Neither clearly leads. vMix starts at On request and Cisco Webex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, vMix or Cisco Webex?
- Cisco Webex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for vMix and Free for Cisco Webex.
- Does vMix or Cisco Webex run on more platforms?
- vMix runs on Windows. Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- Can I use Cisco Webex for free?
- Yes. Cisco Webex has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. vMix starts at On request.
- What is vMix best used for?
- vMix is most often used for live video production switching for broadcasts and streams, multi camera instant replay for live sports, bringing remote guests into a production over vmix call, recording and streaming in 4k from a windows workstation. Of those, live video production switching for broadcasts and streams and multi camera instant replay for live sports are not what Cisco Webex is typically brought in for.
- What can vMix do that Cisco Webex cannot?
- vMix covers Multi-camera support, Virtual sets, Live effects, Multi-platform streaming. Cisco Webex covers HD video, Recording, Transcription, Virtual backgrounds. Both handle Screen sharing.