Software comparison

Resolume Avenue vs Splash

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

	Resolume Avenue	Splash
Developer	Resolume	Société des arts technologiques (SAT)
Country	Netherlands	Canada
Category	VJ software	Open source
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Linux
Licence	Perpetual licence per major version	Free & open source (GPL)
Skill level	Beginner	Pro
First release	—	—
Best for	VJ performances without the advanced mapping, blending and DMX features of Arena.	Domes and multi-projector immersive spaces on Linux.
Key features	Live VJ mixing & effects Audio-reactive & BPM sync Multiple screen outputs NDI, Syphon/Spout	Multi-projector video mapping Automatic calibration Dome & immersive spaces Real-time blending

Verdict

Only Resolume Avenue runs on Windows, macOS.

Only Splash runs on Linux.

Choose Resolume Avenue for vJ performances without the advanced mapping, blending and DMX features of Arena.

Choose Splash for domes and multi-projector immersive spaces on Linux.

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