Viz Engine
Viz Engine: A Windows-based engine for complex broadcast, virtual-production, and live graphics workflows. Ranked #2 of 28 in Virtual Production Software by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for enterprise broadcast and virtual-production operations.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forEnterprise broadcast and virtual-production operations
- Camera trackingYes
- Founded1997 · Bergen, Norway
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports tracked-camera, LED-stage, greenscreen, and AR workflows
- Combines Viz, Unreal, SDI, IP, NDI, and shared-memory pipelines
- Offers cloud and virtual-environment deployment alongside on-premises use
Where it doesn't
- Licensing and pricing require contact with sales
- Windows is the listed platform
- Its broad feature set may exceed simpler production requirements
Our verdict on Viz Engine
Viz Engine is Vizrt’s real-time 3D graphics rendering and compositing engine for broadcasters, media organizations, sports producers, enterprises, and content creators. It brings together 2D and 3D graphics, video and data compositing, video playout, virtual sets, augmented-reality graphics, LED workflows, and virtual-production capabilities. The software is aimed at teams running live, graphics-intensive operations rather than smaller groups seeking a narrow scheduling, editing, or streaming tool.
For complex production environments, Viz Engine’s strongest advantage is breadth across camera, stage, graphics, and delivery workflows. It supports tracked-camera virtual production, built-in chroma and precision keying, LED and large-canvas video-wall workflows, and live compositing. Multiple simultaneous render pipelines include the Viz Engine Render Pipeline, Viz Classic Render Pipeline, and Unreal Engine integration. Connectivity spans SDI, IP, NDI, shared memory, and SMPTE ST 2110, while integrations include Unreal Engine, Viz Tracking Hub, and NDI. That combination makes it a fit for broadcast operations that need several production paths running together.
Deployment flexibility extends from supported Windows systems to cloud and virtual environments, with on-premises deployment also supported. Pricing follows a contact-sales model, so organizations should expect licensing discussions rather than a self-service purchase path. Viz Engine is a strong choice for enterprise broadcast and virtual-production teams that need tracked cameras, LED stages, compositing, and multiple render pipelines in one engine. It is less suitable for teams with straightforward production needs, limited infrastructure, or a preference for a simple, openly priced application.
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Viz Engine fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Camera tracking | Yes |
| LED-stage workflows | Yes |
| Greenscreen workflows | Yes |
| Live compositing | Yes |
| Render engines | Viz Engine Render Pipeline; Viz Classic Render Pipeline; Unreal Engine integration |
| Supported platforms | Windows |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Tickets, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Unreal Engine, NDI, SDI, SMPTE ST 2110, Viz Tracking Hub |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | vizrt.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Viz Engine integrations
Viz Engine lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Unreal Engine
- NDI
- SDI
- SMPTE ST 2110
- Viz Tracking Hub
Alternatives to Viz Engine
- AximmetryA broad virtual production suite with strong real-time I/O and Unreal workflows.9.3
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- PixotopeA broad Unreal-based VP platform with a free learning tier and advanced XR workflows.8.9
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