Projection mapping software

24 tools for projection mapping, VJing, show control, real-time graphics and content creation. Each page lists platforms, licence model, key features and alternatives; any two can be compared side by side. New to this? Read how to choose mapping software.

Content creation

Media servers

Open source

Projection-mapping software

Real-time & node-based

Show control

VJ software

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SoftwareVendorCategoryPlatformsLicenceLevel
MadMapperGarageCUBE & 1024 ArchitectureProjection-mapping softwaremacOS, WindowsPerpetual licence (rental options)Beginner → Pro
Resolume ArenaResolumeVJ softwareWindows, macOSPerpetual licence per major versionBeginner → Pro
Resolume AvenueResolumeVJ softwareWindows, macOSPerpetual licence per major versionBeginner
TouchDesignerDerivativeReal-time & node-basedWindows, macOSFree non-commercial; paid Educational, Commercial and Pro licencesIntermediate → Pro
HeavyMDigital EssenceProjection-mapping softwareWindows, macOSFree trial; paid plansBeginner
MilluminAnomesShow controlmacOSPaid licence (rental options)Intermediate
disguise DesignerdisguiseMedia serversWindowsSoftware with disguise media-server hardwarePro
WATCHOUTDatatonMedia serversWindowsPaid licencesPro
PIXERAAV StumpflMedia serversWindowsPaid licences (free version with limitations)Pro
vvvvvvvv groupReal-time & node-basedWindowsFree non-commercial; commercial licenceIntermediate → Pro
IsadoraTroikaTronixShow controlmacOS, WindowsPerpetual or subscriptionBeginner → Intermediate
QLabFigure 53Show controlmacOSFree to program; paid licences to run advanced featuresBeginner → Pro
NotchNotchReal-time & node-basedWindowsSubscription / licencesPro
SmodeSmode TechMedia serversWindowsPaid licencesPro
HippotizerGreen HippoMedia serversWindowsHardware media serversPro
VDMXVIDVOXVJ softwaremacOSPaid licenceIntermediate
Modul8GarageCUBEVJ softwaremacOSPaid licenceBeginner → Intermediate
Unreal Engine nDisplayEpic GamesReal-time & node-basedWindows, LinuxFree to use; see Epic licensing termsPro
VentuzVentuz TechnologyReal-time & node-basedWindowsPaid licencesPro
MapMapMapMap contributorsOpen sourceLinux, macOS, WindowsFree & open source (GPL)Beginner
SplashSociété des arts technologiques (SAT)Open sourceLinuxFree & open source (GPL)Pro
BlenderBlender FoundationContent creationWindows, macOS, LinuxFree & open source (GPL)Intermediate → Pro
Adobe After EffectsAdobeContent creationWindows, macOSSubscriptionIntermediate → Pro
Cinema 4DMaxonContent creationWindows, macOSSubscriptionIntermediate → Pro

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