SMODE

7.0easy start · #6 of 25
in Virtual Production Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Windows. Paid plans from €25/mo.

SMODE is ranked #6 of 25 in virtual production software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at €25/mo.

SMODE plans and pricing

All plans

Smode Community Free Free non-commercial license · Full HD input/output/content/export · No watermarks smode.io · 2 Oct 2026

Smode Compose FHD €300/yr 300 € / year (Excl. VAT.) Full HD input/output · Unlimited content resolution · 4K video export · Community support · Commercial use smode.io · 2 Oct 2026

Smode Live 1 Not published Contact us 1 × 4K input/output · 16 DMX/Art-NET/sACN universes · Codemeter dongle required · Priority support smode.io · 2 Oct 2026

Smode Live 4 Not published Contact us 4 × 4K inputs/outputs · 64 DMX/Art-NET/sACN universes · Codemeter dongle required · Priority support smode.io · 2 Oct 2026

Smode Live Basic Not published Contact us 1 × FullHD input/output · 8 DMX/Art-NET/sACN universes · Codemeter dongle required · Priority support smode.io · 2 Oct 2026

Smode Live 2 Not published Contact us 2 × 4K inputs/outputs · 32 DMX/Art-NET/sACN universes · Codemeter dongle required · Priority support smode.io · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on virtual production software

Free plan: Yes
Camera tracking: Yes
LED-stage workflows: Yes
Greenscreen workflows: Yes
Live compositing: Yes
Render engines: SMODE, Unreal Engine, Notch
Supported platforms: Windows

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The record

Product: SMODE is a real-time visual compositing and media server platform for shows and installations.
Capabilities: SMODE supports real-time 2D/3D compositing, video mapping, stage simulation, animation, and video export.
Live operations: Smode Live combines video playback capabilities with live editing tools for real-time online operations.
Integrations: The Community edition lists support for ISF and ShaderToy shaders, Substance, Python scripting, MIDI, OSC, NDI, and Spout.
Live protocols: Smode Live supports DMX, Art-Net, sACN, LTC/MTC inputs, and people tracking systems.
Hardware I/O: Smode Live can capture or output video through Deltacast and Blackmagic capture cards.
Community privacy: The maker describes Smode Community as having no ads, no user data tracking, and no hidden cloud connections.
Support: The FAQ describes Community Support through Discord and Premium Support with direct communication with technical teams.
System requirements: The FAQ says SMODE runs on Microsoft 64-bit operating systems and requires at least Windows 10 version 18h3.
Virtual machines: The FAQ says SMODE licensing is not designed to run on virtual machines.
Intended users: The maker lists content creators, video operators, event organizers, rental companies, scenographers, TV production companies, and cultural institutions as intended users.
Company history: Smode Tech was created in 2019 by Francis Maes and Alexandre Buge to launch SMODE on the market.
Founded: 2019
Headquarters: Paris, France
Price from: €25/mo

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Best Virtual Production Software in 2026#6 of 25

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Sources

smode.io/en/· checked 2 Oct 2026
smode.io/en/product/smode-compose-in-real-time-c· checked 2 Oct 2026
smode.io/en/product/live-media-server· checked 2 Oct 2026
smode.io/en/product/community-visual-art· checked 2 Oct 2026
smode.io/en/faq· checked 2 Oct 2026
smode.io/en/about-us· checked 2 Oct 2026