comparison MOSH vs AVSync.live — Browser Audio-Reactive Visuals Compared
last updated · August 2, 2026 If you're looking for browser-based audio-reactive visuals, AVSync.live and MOSH come up together. Both skip the install and react to sound — but they're built for different jobs. This page lays out the differences honestly so you can pick the right one.
Side-by-side
| Feature | MOSH | AVSync.live |
|---|
| Runs in the browser | Yes — no install | Yes |
| Effect count | 142 stackable GPU effects | Curated scene presets |
| Live camera as a source | Yes, front/rear with instant switch | Limited |
| Beat detection | Mic + system audio, beat-synced triggers | Audio reactive |
| AI subject isolation | Yes — apply effects to a person or tapped object | No |
| Recording & export | Clips, GIF loops, transparent stickers | Screen capture |
| Pricing | Free · $4.99 one-time unlock | Subscription tiers |
Comparison based on publicly documented features; third-party tools change often, so check their site for the latest.
Where MOSH is stronger
- It's an instrument, not a player. Every effect is a control you perform live.
- Camera-first. Point a phone at the crowd and mosh the room in real time.
- Stackable GPU effects. 142 shaders that layer into looks nobody else has.
- Exports built for social. Perfect GIF loops and transparent stickers, not just screen grabs.
- One-time pricing. Free forever, with a single $4.99 unlock instead of a subscription.
What "instrument" actually buys you
MOSH documents 81 capabilities across 10 groups — every one of them listed in plain language, with how to reach it, on the capabilities page and inside the editor itself (press ? ). This is the shape of it:
| Group | Count | For example |
|---|
| Source | 8 | Upload an image or video · Use the live camera · Generate a source with Forge |
| Effects | 9 | Browse effects on the Parameters wheel · Conjure — mosh only part of you · Mosh — randomize the stack |
| Time & motion | 8 | Freeze the frame · Scrub the last 1.5 seconds · Run motion backwards |
| Audio | 6 | Listen through the microphone · Listen to this device's audio · Pick a track from the library |
| Capture & export | 13 | Capture a still · Record video · Capture a 7-second GIF loop |
| Stickers & overlays | 5 | Make a sticker from what you see · Carve a sticker by hand · Export a sticker as Lottie + GIF |
| Stage & radio | 7 | MOSH Radio · Radio library · Cast the stage to another screen |
| Session | 9 | Save this as a favorite · Open your favorites · Favorites, in full |
| View | 7 | Performance mode · Browser fullscreen · Hide the interface |
| Help & account | 9 | The manual — everything this does · Command palette · Guides |
Generated from the instrument's own capability registry, so it cannot drift from what ships. Counts describe MOSH only — check any other tool's site for theirs.
Where AVSync.live might fit better
If you want ready-made scenes that run unattended in the background of a stream or a bar screen, a curated scene player is less hands-on. MOSH rewards you for touching it — that's the trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between MOSH and AVSync.live?
Both run audio-reactive visuals in the browser. AVSync.live focuses on curated audio-reactive scenes, while MOSH is a performance instrument: 142 stackable GPU effects, live camera input, AI subject isolation, and beat-synced chaos you play in real time.
Is MOSH a free AVSync.live alternative?
Yes. MOSH is free to use in the browser with all effects, camera and audio reactivity, screenshots and short clips. A one-time $4.99 Supporter unlock adds GIF loops, unlimited recording length, and full-resolution exports.
Does MOSH work with live music?
Yes. MOSH listens through your microphone or system audio and drives effects from the beat, so visuals stay locked to whatever is playing in the room.
Do I need to install anything?
No. MOSH runs in Chrome, Safari, and Edge on desktop and mobile, and can be added to your home screen as a PWA. No download, no plugins.
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