Software comparison

MadMapper vs Modul8

MadMapper is a projection-mapping tool, while Modul8 is a VJ application — they overlap in places but are often used together rather than as substitutes.

MadMapperModul8
DeveloperGarageCUBE & 1024 ArchitectureGarageCUBE
CountrySwitzerland / FranceSwitzerland
CategoryProjection-mapping softwareVJ software
PlatformsmacOS, WindowsmacOS
LicencePerpetual licence (rental options)Paid licence
Skill levelBeginner → ProBeginner → Intermediate
First release2011—
Best forArchitectural mapping, LED installations and fast set-ups by small teams.Classic Mac VJ setups paired with MadMapper.
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
  • Layer-based VJ mixing
  • Module scripting
  • Syphon output to MadMapper

Verdict

Only MadMapper runs on Windows.

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

Choose Modul8 for classic Mac VJ setups paired with MadMapper.

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