How popular isvMix?
In September 2026, people searched for vMix by name about 74,000 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.2% of all global broadcast software searches, placing vMix fifth out of 14 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about broadcast software, vMix appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the 14.
vMix is the fifth most searched of 14 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
OBS StudioShare of searches 79.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
StreamlabsShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
StreamYardShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
RestreamShare of searches 4.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
vMixShare of searches 1.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top broadcast software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, vMix was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. vMix is the second most recommended of the 14.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
OBS Studio1st
vMix2nd
Wirecast3rd
StreamYard4th
Streamlabs5th
Meld Studio6th
Ecamm Live7th
Riverside8th
Restream9th
Grass Valley–- +4 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
OBS Studio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
StreamYard5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
vMix4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wirecast4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Streamlabs3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ecamm Live3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Restream2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Meld Studio2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Riverside2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Grass Valley0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about broadcast software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which broadcast software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best broadcast software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best broadcast software for live production?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“broadcast software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“live production software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which broadcast software compete with vMix?
Share of searches by month for OBS Studio, Streamlabs, StreamYard, Restream, vMix. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | OBS Studio | Streamlabs | StreamYard | Restream | vMix | Grass Valley | Chyron | Meld Studio | Vizrt | Wirecast | Ross Video | Ecamm Live | Riverside | Avid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 78% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.68% | 0.3% | 0.25% | 0.17% | 0.17% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 81% | 7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.63% | 0.28% | 0.23% | 0.13% | 0.15% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 81.3% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.64% | 0.28% | 0.23% | 0.1% | 0.13% | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 83.4% | 7% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 0.95% | 0.42% | 0.28% | 0.19% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.13% | 0.08% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 0.69% | 0.69% | 0.25% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.9% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.68% | 0.37% | 0.25% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.6% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.62% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 79.5% | 7.6% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 0.84% | 0.25% | 0.31% | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.9% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.21% | 0.17% | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.09% | 0.06% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 77.7% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.27% | 0.22% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.07% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 77.6% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.33% | 0.33% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.07% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.2% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.68% | 0.37% | 0.3% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.06% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 79.2% | 4.7M | +11% | +1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 7.5% | 450K | 0% | -0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.2% | 368K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.1% | 246K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.2% | 74K | +22.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.68% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.37% | 22.2K | +22.7% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.3% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.11% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, moved from 11th to 10th | 0.11% | 6.6K | +22.2% | 0 pointsmoved from 11th to 10th | |
| 11, moved from 10th to 11th | 0.09% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 10th to 11th | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.06% | 3.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 13, held 13th | 0.04% | 2.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 14, held 14th | <0.01% | 20 | +100% | 0 points |
79.2%
Held 1st. 4.7M estimated branded searches, +11% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
7.5%
Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
6.2%
Held 3rd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
4.
Restream4.1%
Held 4th. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
5.
vMix1.2%
Held 5th. 74K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.68%
Held 6th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
7.
Chyron0.37%
Held 7th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.3%
Held 8th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Vizrt0.11%
Held 9th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Wirecast0.11%
Moved from 11th to 10th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.
Ross Video0.09%
Moved from 10th to 11th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
12.
Ecamm Live0.06%
Held 12th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
13.
Riverside0.04%
Held 13th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
14.
Avid<0.01%
Held 14th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for vMix changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for vMix worldwide fell from 90.5K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, vMix’s share of searches among broadcast software worldwide held steady, from 1.5% to 1.2%.
How did search popularity change for broadcast software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, OBS Studio gained share of searches among broadcast software worldwide, from 77.6% to 79.2%.

In September 2026, Streamlabs lost share of searches among broadcast software worldwide, from 8.2% to 7.5%.

In September 2026, StreamYard lost share of searches among broadcast software worldwide, from 6.7% to 6.2%.

In September 2026, Wirecast rose from 11th to 10th among broadcast software worldwide.

In September 2026, Ross Video fell from 10th to 11th among broadcast software worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Avid worldwide rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.
How are vMix’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using vMix’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- vmix
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Where does vMix compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast software | 5th of 14 | 1.2% | Shown above |
| Live streaming software | 5th of 7 | 1.3% | Show ranking |
| Live event production software | 5th of 8 | 1.4% | Show ranking |

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