Just Live Lite · 2026 documentation

Feature Comparison Just Live Lite vs Just Live Pro (v.2026.x)

Function

Just Live Lite

Just Live Pro

Standalone Application

Client-Server Solution

Run Just In Mac Lite editions on the same Mac


Please contact us for configuration information.

Concurrent UI access

Live/Play UI Selectable

User Rights Management

Multiviewer

Supported I/O’s

SDI, NDI®, SRT, UDP, ST-2110.

RTMP and HLS Output.

MPEG-DASH to follow in upcoming releases.

SDI, NDI®, SRT, UDP, ST-2110.

RTMP and HLS Output.

MPEG-DASH to follow in upcoming releases.

Timecode Source

NTP only

NTP/LTC Audio
(selectable in Just Out engine application)

Integrated Media Library

Selectable PosterFrames

Full Screen Trim Window with J-K-L control

Built-In On Air Window

Split Video (non-destructive)

On Air Audio Monitor

Audio Bars

Configurable Timecode Overlays

Cue and Pause of Videos

Finished Actions - Video + GFX

Multichannel Jump to Next

GAP Playlist/Filler Movie

VANC Data Support (e.g., CC, OP-47, SCTE-104, TC)

Subtitle Sidecar File Support

Supported Frame Rates (i/p)

24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 60

24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 60

Supported Video Devices

AJA, BMD

AJA, BMD

Supported Video Resolutions

SD, HD, UHD

SD, HD, UHD

Supported Container Formats

MOV, MP4, M4V, MPG/MPEG, DV, MXF

MOV, MP4, M4V, MPG/MPEG, DV, MXF

Supported Video Codecs

AVC-Intra, DNxHD/HR, MPEG IMX, XDCAM EX/HD/HD422, X-AVC, DV, DV25, DVC, DVCPro, DVCPro50, DVCProHD, H.264, HEVC (H.265), ProRes, MPEG-2, Uncompressed (Requires Apple Pre Video Formats installation)

AVC-Intra, DNxHD/HR, MPEG IMX, XDCAM EX/HD/HD422, X-AVC, DV, DV25, DVC, DVCPro, DVCPro50, DVCProHD, H.264, HEVC (H.265), ProRes, MPEG-2, Uncompressed (Requires Apple Pre Video Formats installation)

Mixed Container Format, Codec, Aspect Ratio, Field Order, I and P, Frame Rate

Realtime Aspect Ratio control

Realtime Field Order Control

SDR and HDR (HLG, PQ)

Unlimited # of Repositories

Growing File Support

Audio Channels

up to 16

up to 16

Color Space Support

Rec. 601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020/2100

RecRec. 601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020/2100

Dedicated Audio File Support

Simple FX Support

Realtime GFX Layer

1x Realtime FX/HTML Layer

up to 4 Realtime FX/HTML Layers
(separate RFX/AFX licenses available for purchase)

INFINITE Realtime GFX Feature Support

1x Infinite Realtime GFX

(requires RFX/AFX licenses available for purchase)

Events, Event Rules

Built-In Switch to Live

REST API

TOA Comms Protocol

As-Run Logs

Logs & Profiles

SDI-based Redundancy


(Optional RED license available for purchase)

SDI-based Failover Control


(Optional FOC license available for purchase)

EAS Alerts


(Optional EAS license available for purchase)

Re-sync Engines

Restart on Drift

Stay Alive Function

Licensing Models

Trial, Permanent

Trial, Permanent, Temporary

Licensing Type

Perpetual License (includes Ready-To-Run support, updates/upgrades subject to charge)

Perpetual License includes 1st year of Support and free version upgrades, Rental License (Monthly based)

Online License Activation

License Upgrade


(Available for purchase as Software Upgrade to Just Live Pro license)


Available through dedicated Software Support and Software Maintenance Contract.

Number of Channel License(s)

1x Playout Channel License

1x Single Channel License (currently and will depend on Mac HW, SW edition and video devices).

Available for Purchase via

TOA Online Store,
TOA Direct/VAR

TOA Direct/VAR

Legend: = Available, = Not Available, BMD=Blackmagic Design, TOA=ToolsOnAir