vMix offers a generous 60-day fully functional trial that allows users to test every feature, including streaming and recording without watermarks. Because this trial is tied to specific hardware IDs and email registration, there is no official "reset" button to extend it once it expires.
Below is a breakdown of the official ways to manage your trial or move toward a permanent solution. Official vMix Trial Access The 60-Day Trial : You can download the latest version from the vMix Download Page
. Upon first launch, you will be prompted to enter an email address to receive a 60-day trial key. Hardware Tie
: The trial is linked to your computer’s hardware ID. Installing it on a different machine with a different email will grant another 60 days for that specific device. Version Updates
: Upgrading to a newer version of vMix (e.g., from v26 to v27) does not typically reset an expired trial on the same machine. Troubleshooting Trial Issues
If your trial expired prematurely or you are having trouble activating it: Registration Keys Vmix Trial Reset
: If you've lost a previously issued key, you can retrieve it via the vMix Lost Key tool by entering your registered email. Settings Reset
: To clear software bugs (not time limits), you can reset vMix to factory defaults by going to Settings > Default Clean Reinstall
: For users experiencing technical glitches during the trial, some use tools like Revo Uninstaller
to perform an "Advanced Scan" to remove registry remnants before reinstalling. Transitions & Alternatives
Once the 60 days are up, vMix offers several paths depending on your budget: Free Version (Basic) vMix offers a generous 60-day fully functional trial
: vMix has a free "Basic" version limited to 4 inputs (including only 2 camera/NDI inputs) and a maximum resolution of 768 x 576. Lifetime Licenses : Options range from the Basic HD ($60 USD) for hobbyists to the Pro ($1200 USD) for broadcast professionals. Monthly Subscriptions
: If you only need vMix for a specific project, you can opt for the vMix Max Subscription at approximately $50/month. Free Alternative : If a paid license isn't feasible, OBS Studio
is the leading free, open-source alternative used by basic and intermediate streamers. comparison table
of the different vMix license tiers to see which one fits your needs? VMix # Reset Default 7 Oct 2025 —
Claim: Reinstall Windows and reinstall vMix to get a new 60‑day trial. OBS Studio – Completely free and open‑source
Reality: Fails because the hardware ID remains the same. When vMix contacts the activation server, the server says, “This computer already claimed a 60‑day trial on [date]. No new trial.”
Verdict: Does not work.
When you first start vMix after installation, it contacts StudioCoast’s servers to register the start of your trial. The server records your hardware ID and the date. Even if you wipe your entire hard drive and reinstall Windows, the server knows that hardware ID already used a trial.
This is the most robust anti‑reset measure. Without a server‑side reset, any local trick is only partially effective.