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Head-to-head · Live Streaming Software

vMix vs Livestream Studio

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score vMix #4 in Live Streaming Software 9.1/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 7 features Visit vMix
Livestream Studio #7 in Live Streaming Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Vimeo

vMix leads on 0 checks, Livestream Studio on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorevMix · 9.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceLivestream Studio · $12/seat/mo
  • Free trialonly vMix
  • Most featuresLivestream Studio · 1 of 7

vMix scores higher on our rubric for live streaming software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Livestream Studio is cheaper to start at $12/mo against $50/mo.

vMix is the better fit for windows live production and multicamera switching. Livestream Studio is the better fit for multi-camera productions tied to Vimeo.

  • vMix fits best

    Windows live production and multicamera switching

  • Livestream Studio fits best

    Multi-camera productions tied to Vimeo

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Side by side

Feature vMix 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Livestream Studio 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #4 in Live Streaming Software #7 in Live Streaming Software
Best for Windows live production and multicamera switching Multi-camera productions tied to Vimeo
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $50/mo $12/seat/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 60 days —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows, macOS
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 7 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features vMix 0/7 · Livestream Studio 1/7
Multistreaming Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Pre-recorded streams Not checked yet Not checked yet
24/7 looping Not checked yet Not checked yet
Browser-based studio — —
Custom RTMP destinations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cloud recording Not checked yet Not checked yet
Unified chat Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines camera, NDI, SRT, media, graphics, and audio inputs.
  • Supports up to five simultaneous live streams with the MAX plan.
  • Includes replay, recording, remote guests, chroma key, and virtual sets.
  • Switches multiple camera inputs with graphics, mixing, replay, and chroma key
  • Records up to four high-resolution sources independently
  • Streams to Vimeo, social platforms, and multiple providers simultaneously
Cons
  • Windows-only; there is no browser studio.
  • No free plan; paid options include substantial one-time purchases.
  • Basic HD is limited to four total inputs and 1920 x 1080.
  • Available only on Windows and macOS, not through a browser studio
  • Requires eligible Vimeo plans rather than a standalone subscription
  • Access and pricing vary across Vimeo plan tiers
Our verdict

vMix is Windows-based live video production and streaming software for broadcasters, event producers, churches, educators, sports teams, and other organizations. It combines live video mixing, multicamera switching, recording, graphics,…

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Livestream Studio is Vimeo’s desktop software for producing and encoding multi-camera live events. It connects camera, video, and audio inputs for live switching, then adds graphics overlay tracks, prerecorded media playback, audio mixing,…

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  1. vMixLive Streaming Software 9.160-day trial
  2. Livestream StudioLive Streaming Software 8.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • vMix — where it wins

    • Combines camera, NDI, SRT, media, graphics, and audio inputs.
    • Supports up to five simultaneous live streams with the MAX plan.
    • Includes replay, recording, remote guests, chroma key, and virtual sets.

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only; there is no browser studio.
    • No free plan; paid options include substantial one-time purchases.
    • Basic HD is limited to four total inputs and 1920 x 1080.

  • Livestream Studio — where it wins

    • Switches multiple camera inputs with graphics, mixing, replay, and chroma key
    • Records up to four high-resolution sources independently
    • Streams to Vimeo, social platforms, and multiple providers simultaneously

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only on Windows and macOS, not through a browser studio
    • Requires eligible Vimeo plans rather than a standalone subscription
    • Access and pricing vary across Vimeo plan tiers
  • vMix9.1/10 · 60-day trial

    A Windows production suite for multicamera switching, replay, graphics, guests, and multistreaming.

    Visit vMixFull verdict →
  • Livestream Studio8.8/10 · Paid

    A capable desktop production suite for multi-camera Vimeo-centered broadcasts.

    Visit VimeoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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