Magic Music Visuals is a well-regarded desktop tool for performers who want customisable audio-reactive visuals. But for streamers and online content creators, a browser-based free alternative like Vortexia removes the need for any software installation while delivering comparable visual quality.
Feature Comparison
Price to start: Magic Music Visuals is a one-time purchase from $44.95, with a free demo. Vortexia is free ($0) to start. Magic requires a download (Windows & Mac only). Vortexia runs in a web browser. Magic reaches OBS through Spout or Syphon in its Performer edition, or through window capture. Vortexia is added as a native Browser Source URL. Both are audio reactive. Vortexia removes its watermark from $49.99/yr, or with its $149 lifetime deal; Magic’s full version is a one-time purchase too. Magic is best for live performers. Vortexia is best for streamers and content creators.
What Makes Vortexia Different for Streamers
Unlike desktop VJ tools, Vortexia was designed from the ground up for streamers. Every visual is a browser URL — which means you add it to OBS exactly like a web page, with full audio reactivity built in. No screen capture, and no Spout or Syphon to set up.
Vortexia Pricing — Free to Start
- Free tier: Free forever, no card required (a sign-in creates your OBS link)
- Plus — $49.99/yr: No watermark, 1080p 60fps, automatic YouTube events
- Pro — $119.99/yr: 4K Ultra HD, Brand Kit (your logo), sell presets on the marketplace
- Lifetime deal — $149 one-time: All Pro features forever, includes future updates (available until 31 December 2026)
OBS Setup in 60 Seconds
- Open OBS Studio and navigate to your scene
- Click the + button under Sources and select "Browser Source"
- Sign in at vortexia.live, open the dashboard and choose a visual
- Turn audio on and pick what it listens to: Microphone, or Music / system
- Copy your OBS link from the dashboard and paste it into the Browser Source URL field
- Set width to 1920 and height to 1080
- Keep the dashboard tab open while you stream (minimised is fine) — it does the listening