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Head-to-head · Virtual Production Software

Brainstorm InfinitySet vs SMODE

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Brainstorm InfinitySet #3 in Virtual Production Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Brainstorm
SMODE #8 in Virtual Production Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit SMODE

Brainstorm InfinitySet leads on 0 checks, SMODE on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBrainstorm InfinitySet · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly SMODE

Brainstorm InfinitySet scores higher on our rubric for virtual production software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Brainstorm InfinitySet is the better fit for broadcast and film teams needing full VP control. SMODE is the better fit for windows teams needing compositing and LED-stage tools.

  • Brainstorm InfinitySet fits best

    Broadcast and film teams needing full VP control

  • SMODE fits best

    Windows teams needing compositing and LED-stage tools

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Side by side

Feature Brainstorm InfinitySet 9.1/10 Visit ↗ SMODE 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #3 in Virtual Production Software #8 in Virtual Production Software
Best for Broadcast and film teams needing full VP control Windows teams needing compositing and LED-stage tools
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — €300/unit/yr
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop, Cloud
Platforms Windows Windows
Support Email, Phone Community, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Brainstorm InfinitySet 4/4 · SMODE 4/4
Camera tracking ✓ ✓
LED-stage workflows ✓ ✓
Greenscreen workflows ✓ ✓
Live compositing ✓ ✓
Specs
Render engines eStudio; Unreal Engine; Combined Render Engine SMODE, Unreal Engine, Notch
Supported platforms Windows 11 Windows
Our review
Pros
  • Combines tracked, fixed, trackless and PTZ camera workflows
  • Supports LED/XR, green-screen, live compositing and data-driven graphics
  • Integrates eStudio, Unreal Engine, Aston, StormLogic and production systems
  • Real-time 2D/3D compositing with media serving and playback
  • Camera tracking, LED-stage simulation and XR calibration
  • Lighting control, multi-server operation and Python scripting
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales or an authorized reseller
  • Designed for Windows 11 production environments
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrowly focused teams
  • Windows-only platform support
  • Community is limited to non-commercial use
  • €300/year FHD pricing does not cover Live or Live XR
Our verdict

Brainstorm InfinitySet is real-time virtual production, augmented reality and extended reality software for broadcasters, studios and film-production teams. It brings virtual sets, tracked and trackless cameras, PTZ workflows, green-screen…

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SMODE is a Windows-based real-time visual production platform for content creators, video operators, artistic directors, broadcasters, event organizers, rental companies, integrators, scenographers, cultural institutions and technical…

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  1. Brainstorm InfinitySetVirtual Production Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. SMODEVirtual Production Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Brainstorm InfinitySet — where it wins

    • Combines tracked, fixed, trackless and PTZ camera workflows
    • Supports LED/XR, green-screen, live compositing and data-driven graphics
    • Integrates eStudio, Unreal Engine, Aston, StormLogic and production systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales or an authorized reseller
    • Designed for Windows 11 production environments
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrowly focused teams

  • SMODE — where it wins

    • Real-time 2D/3D compositing with media serving and playback
    • Camera tracking, LED-stage simulation and XR calibration
    • Lighting control, multi-server operation and Python scripting

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only platform support
    • Community is limited to non-commercial use
    • €300/year FHD pricing does not cover Live or Live XR
  • Brainstorm InfinitySet9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A Windows-based virtual production system spanning tracked, trackless, PTZ, LED/XR and green-screen workflows.

    Visit BrainstormFull verdict →
  • SMODE8.5/10 · Free plan

    A Windows-focused toolkit for compositing, media serving, tracking and LED virtual production.

    Visit SMODEFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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