COMPARISON · UPDATED 2026-04-25
A free browser-based alternative for streamers who do not need full VJ-rig features.
Resolume Arena is the gold-standard VJ tool for live venues. Vortexia is a free, browser-based audio-reactive engine built for streamers and DJs. Compare features, pricing, and OBS integration.
Resolume Arena is professional VJ software for live venues with deep clip-mixing, MIDI, and multi-screen mapping. Vortexia is a free, browser-based audio-reactive visual engine designed for streamers and DJs — it adds to OBS as a single browser source, has no install, and starts free. If your goal is great-looking live visuals on Twitch, Kick, YouTube Live, or TikTok Live, Vortexia covers 90% of what most streamers actually use Resolume for, at $0. If you need MIDI-mapped clip triggers across multiple projectors at a club, Resolume is still the right tool.
| Feature | Vortexia | Resolume Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Price to start | Free ($0) | Paid license |
| Install | None — runs in any browser | Windows / macOS download |
| Built for | Streamers & DJs | Live VJs at venues |
| Learning curve | Pick a preset, paste URL | Steep — clip mixer, MIDI, mapping |
| Custom shaders | Pro plan ($119.99/yr) | Yes |
| MIDI clip control | No | Yes — full MIDI rig |
| OBS browser source | Native URL — paste & go | Screen capture or workaround |
| Audio reactivity | Real-time FFT (bass/mid/treble) | Yes |
| Lifetime option | $149 one-time | Subscription only |
You are a professional VJ playing club shows, you mix custom clips live, you map multiple projectors, or you need MIDI-mapped scene control across hardware.
You are a streamer or DJ who wants stunning audio-reactive visuals in OBS without a download, a license fee, or a learning curve.