How Much Does vMix Cost in 2026?

vMix is the desktop-software answer in a browser-streaming category, and it's the right choice for professional broadcast workflows. The lifetime license model is nearly unique in the 2026 SaaS landscape — Basic HD at $60, HD at $350, 4K at $700, Pro at $1,200. You pay once, receive 12 months of free updates, then optionally pay for major version upgrades. For professional broadcast teams using vMix 3-5+ years, the total cost dramatically undercuts subscription alternatives. Basic HD at $60 is functional but limited (4 inputs, 3 cameras, 1 overlay channel) — mostly a trial/hobbyist tier. HD at $350 jumps to effectively unlimited inputs (1,000 totals, 1,000 cameras), 8 overlay channels, 4 vMix Call integrations, 8 instant replay cameras — this is the tier where real broadcasts happen. 4K at $700 adds 4K output + 4 SRT outputs + 8 callers. Pro at $1,200 is the enterprise tier with multiple Zoom input integration. MAX subscription at $50/mo is for customers who want continuous updates without buying major versions — after 3 years, you've paid $1,800, more than the Pro lifetime. Windows-only is a genuine constraint — no Mac version, no Linux. If you need macOS, skip vMix entirely. Where vMix wins: lifetime license model is nearly unique in category, unlimited inputs at HD+ tiers, professional features (NDI, SRT, instant replay, vMix Call, chroma key) at broadcast-grade quality, 5 simultaneous streams at every tier, TV/church/sports broadcast category standard. Where it loses: Windows-only forces hardware choice, MAX subscription pays off faster than lifetime at 3+ year horizon only, Basic HD too limited for most use cases (use it as trial), major version upgrades after 12 months require paid upgrade.