Software comparison

HeavyM vs MadMapper

HeavyM and MadMapper are both projection-mapping tools, so they compete directly.

	HeavyM	MadMapper
Developer	Digital Essence	GarageCUBE & 1024 Architecture
Country	France	Switzerland / France
Category	Projection-mapping software	Projection-mapping software
Platforms	Windows, macOS	macOS, Windows
Licence	Free trial; paid plans	Perpetual licence (rental options)
Skill level	Beginner	Beginner → Pro
First release	—	2011
Best for	First projection-mapping projects, events, shop windows and education.	Architectural mapping, LED installations and fast set-ups by small teams.
Key features	Automatic shape detection Built-in effects library Music-synchronised sequences Projector + scanner workflow Simple surface drawing	Surface & mesh warping Edge blending LED & DMX/Art-Net pixel mapping Spatial scanner Built-in generative materials MiniMad hardware player Syphon/Spout & NDI input

Verdict

Choose HeavyM for first projection-mapping projects, events, shop windows and education.

Choose MadMapper for architectural mapping, LED installations and fast set-ups by small teams.

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