CloudReel vs vMix & OBS
The control room, without the PC.
vMix and OBS are powerful on a dedicated machine. CloudReel runs the same roles in a browser, with remote guests and cloud recording per person.
Runs in Chrome and Edge, no install
- Runs without installing software
- Remote guests from a link
- Field feeds over SRT
- Preview before program
- Broadcast graphics
- A recording made on each guest’s device
Checked 22 Oct 2026
What vMix and OBS do well
vMix and OBS are powerful, flexible production tools for anyone with a capable machine and the time to set them up.
Side by side
What each one does.
| What you need | vMix & OBS | CloudReel |
|---|---|---|
| Runs without installing software | Desktop apps | Chrome or Edge |
| Remote guests from a link | vMix Call: 1–8 guests by edition | Yes |
| Field feeds over SRT | Yes | Yes |
| Preview before program | vMix preview, OBS Studio Mode | Yes |
| Broadcast graphics | Yes | Yes |
| A recording made on each guest’s device | Check their site | Yes |
| AI clips and written posts after the show | Check their site | Yes |
Checked 22 Oct 2026 from public pages: vMix Call help. vMix & OBS changes often, so check their site before you decide.
Comparing fairly
This page describes what CloudReel does. vMix and OBS changes over time, so check vmix.com and obsproject.com for its current features and pricing before you decide.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
All questionsTalk to the team that builds CloudReel. We reply within one business day.
Talk to usCan I try it on my own show?
Yes. Go live free on the Free plan; guests join from a link.
See the difference on your own show.
Your first show is free. Guests join from a link.
No card needed. Free plan includes 75 credits.