Software comparison

Splash vs vvvv

Splash is an open-source mapping tool, while vvvv is a real-time, node-based environment — they overlap in places but are often used together rather than as substitutes.

Splashvvvv
DeveloperSociété des arts technologiques (SAT)vvvv group
CountryCanadaGermany
CategoryOpen sourceReal-time & node-based
PlatformsLinuxWindows
LicenceFree & open source (GPL)Free non-commercial; commercial licence
Skill levelProIntermediate → Pro
First release—2002
Best forDomes and multi-projector immersive spaces on Linux.Custom interactive media installations and prototyping.
Key features
  • Multi-projector video mapping
  • Automatic calibration
  • Dome & immersive spaces
  • Real-time blending
  • Visual programming (vvvv gamma)
  • Real-time 3D graphics
  • Sensor & device integration
  • .NET ecosystem

Verdict

Only Splash runs on Linux.

Only vvvv runs on Windows.

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

Choose vvvv for custom interactive media installations and prototyping.

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