Active IntercomA Unity Intercom alternative without a server to run
Unity is a solid intercom with a long track record. Active Intercom takes a different route: nothing to host, phones and browsers as clients, and commentary built in.
Where Active Intercom differs
- No server to install. Unity needs its server software on a Mac or in a cloud instance you manage; Active Intercom is hosted for you.
- Commentary into vMix or cloud production with ON AIR, talkback, program return and IFB — a console, not just a channel.
- vMix tally and Auto Director on the operators' phones.
- Event pass for one-off productions, monthly plans otherwise.
Where Unity is strong
Unity has years of field use, desktop clients and options such as VOX and hardware push-to-talk buttons. If those are essential for you today, test both — we would rather you pick the right tool.
Switching
Recreate your channels as Active Intercom channels, give your crew logins and try it on one production with the 7-day free trial. Both can run side by side while you decide.
FAQ
Is it a drop-in replacement?
For phone- and laptop-based crews, usually yes. Check the features you rely on in the free trial.
Can I keep my hardware intercom?
Yes — see our page on working alongside Clear-Com and Riedel.
How is it priced?
Monthly or yearly plans per workspace, plus a day pass. See pricing on the home page.
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