Aximmetry vs SMODE

Aximmetry is real-time 3D virtual studio software for virtual production, running on Windows. Broadcast & Film combines chroma keying, calibration, live compositing, and XR functions such as LED-wall set extension and color calibration. That edition includes Unreal Engine integration plugins, supports unlimited SDI and NDI I/O ports, and lists SMPTE 2110, SRT, and newsroom MOS protocols. Professional camera tracking is limited to Broadcast & Film. Aximmetry lists seven virtual stock sets: three for Unreal Engine and four for its native engine. The free Studio Limited edition has no watermark, one NDI channel, and basic tracking, but cannot run Unreal scenes. The product also offers an AI Assistant and MCP support for third-party agents; AI integration requires Maintenance+ or a subscription, and the Assistant needs an AI-provider API key. Aximmetry Eye is an iOS companion app for tracking data, mobile preview, and SRT camera-feed streaming. The Broadcast & Film lifetime license costs $5,990 as a one-time purchase; taxes and other public dues are excluded.

SMODE is a Windows platform for real-time visual compositing and media serving at shows and installations. It combines 2D and 3D compositing with video mapping, stage simulation, animation, and video export. Smode Live adds playback and editing tools for live operation, with support for DMX, Art-Net, sACN, LTC/MTC inputs, and people tracking systems. It can capture or output video through Deltacast and Blackmagic cards. The Community edition lists ISF and ShaderToy shaders, Substance, Python scripting, MIDI, OSC, NDI, and Spout integrations; camera tracking, LED-stage and greenscreen workflows, and live compositing are also supported. The free Community license is non-commercial and includes Full HD input, output, content, and export without watermarks. Smode Compose FHD costs €300 a year, excluding VAT, and includes commercial use and 4K video export. The FAQ specifies Microsoft 64-bit operating systems, at least Windows 10 version 18h3, and says licensing is not designed for virtual machines.