Pricing details
| Starting price | $60 lifetime (Basic HD) |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | lifetime or $50/mo |
| Notes | HD $350; 4K $700; Pro $1,200 lifetime. |
| Source | https://www.vmix.com/purchase/ |
| Last checked | 2026-10-22 |
⚠️ Known issues / watch out for
- Steep learning curve; Windows PC is a single point of failure source · checked 2026-10-22
- Costs ~$600–1,000/yr per one church AV guide source · checked 2026-10-22
Always check: contract length & auto-renewal, fees, data export on cancel, support hours. We never soften cons for vendors, affiliates or sponsors.
Score breakdown (3.5/5)
Our take
Powerful Windows live production, buy once.
Best for: Windows production teams
Pros: Lifetime licenses
Cons: Windows only
What users say
Pros
Cons
- Steep learning curve; Windows PC is a single point of failure source
- Costs ~$600–1,000/yr per one church AV guide source
Paraphrased from public user reviews and forum threads, checked Oct 2026.
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