Software comparison

MadMapper vs MapMap

MadMapper is a projection-mapping tool, while MapMap is an open-source mapping tool — they overlap in places but are often used together rather than as substitutes.

MadMapperMapMap
DeveloperGarageCUBE & 1024 ArchitectureMapMap contributors
CountrySwitzerland / FranceCanada
CategoryProjection-mapping softwareOpen source
PlatformsmacOS, WindowsLinux, macOS, Windows
LicencePerpetual licence (rental options)Free & open source (GPL)
Skill levelBeginner → ProBeginner
First release2011—
Best forArchitectural mapping, LED installations and fast set-ups by small teams.Learning projection mapping and low-budget projects.
Key features
  • Surface & mesh warping
  • Edge blending
  • LED & DMX/Art-Net pixel mapping
  • Spatial scanner
  • Built-in generative materials
  • MiniMad hardware player
  • Syphon/Spout & NDI input
  • Quad & triangle mapping
  • Video & image sources
  • Simple live editing

Verdict

Only MapMap runs on Linux.

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

Choose MapMap for learning projection mapping and low-budget projects.

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