Software comparison

MapMap vs Modul8

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

	MapMap	Modul8
Developer	MapMap contributors	GarageCUBE
Country	Canada	Switzerland
Category	Open source	VJ software
Platforms	Linux, macOS, Windows	macOS
Licence	Free & open source (GPL)	Paid licence
Skill level	Beginner	Beginner → Intermediate
First release	—	—
Best for	Learning projection mapping and low-budget projects.	Classic Mac VJ setups paired with MadMapper.
Key features	Quad & triangle mapping Video & image sources Simple live editing	Layer-based VJ mixing Module scripting Syphon output to MadMapper

Verdict

Only MapMap runs on Linux, Windows.

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

Choose Modul8 for classic Mac VJ setups paired with MadMapper.

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