Software · head to head
vMix vs Zoom Webinar
vMix
Software
Professional live streaming and production software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Zoom Webinar
Software
Professional video conferencing and webinar hosting
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Zoom Webinar 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; Zoom Webinar free tier capped at 40 minutes per meeting with up to 100 participants
- They diverge on capability: vMix covers Multi-camera support, Zoom Webinar covers HD video conferencing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which vMix and Zoom Webinar actually diverge.
| Attribute | vMix | Zoom Webinar |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows | Desktop, Mobile, Tablet |
| Founded | 2013 | 2011 |
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 Zoom Webinar
- HD video conferencing
- Recording
- Chat
- Breakout rooms
- Salesforce
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Workspace
Both cover
- Screen sharing
- Windows support
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 Zoom Webinar
- Multi camera instant replay for live sportsnot Zoom Webinar
- Bringing remote guests into a production over vMix Callnot Zoom Webinar
- Recording and streaming in 4K from a Windows workstationnot Zoom Webinar
Zoom Webinar
- Large-scale webinars up to 1,000 participants on Enterprise tiernot vMix
- Professional organisations needing end-to-end encryption and customer-managed keysnot vMix
- Hybrid work environments with integrated PBX phone servicenot 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
Zoom Webinar
- Free tier capped at 40 minutes per meeting with up to 100 participants
- Free tier lacks cloud storage and advanced AI Companion features
- Higher tiers require commitments to larger participant counts (Business: 300, Enterprise: 1000)
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
Zoom Webinar
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinar review.
Which should you pick?
Choose vMix if
- You need multi-camera support.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want virtual sets.
Choose Zoom Webinar if
- You need hd video conferencing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
- You also want recording.
Questions people ask
- Is vMix or Zoom Webinar better?
- Neither clearly leads. vMix starts at On request and Zoom Webinar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, vMix or Zoom Webinar?
- Zoom Webinar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for vMix and Free for Zoom Webinar.
- Does vMix or Zoom Webinar run on more platforms?
- vMix runs on Windows. Zoom Webinar runs on Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
- Can I use Zoom Webinar for free?
- Yes. Zoom Webinar 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 Zoom Webinar is typically brought in for.
- What can vMix do that Zoom Webinar cannot?
- vMix covers Multi-camera support, Virtual sets, Live effects, Multi-platform streaming. Zoom Webinar covers HD video conferencing, Recording, Chat, Breakout rooms. Both handle Screen sharing, Windows support.
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