VDMX alternatives
Looking for something other than VDMX? These 12 tools cover similar ground — from the same vj software category to tools that can replace or complement it. Compare platforms and licences below.
1 Resolume Arena
Resolume · VJ software · Windows, macOS · Perpetual licence per major version
Live visuals for concerts and clubs with mapping on stage sets.
- Live VJ mixing & effects
- Advanced Output for projection mapping
- Edge blending
- DMX / Art-Net output
2 Resolume Avenue
Resolume · VJ software · Windows, macOS · Perpetual licence per major version
VJ performances without the advanced mapping, blending and DMX features of Arena.
- Live VJ mixing & effects
- Audio-reactive & BPM sync
- Multiple screen outputs
- NDI, Syphon/Spout
3 Modul8
GarageCUBE · VJ software · macOS · Paid licence
Classic Mac VJ setups paired with MadMapper.
- Layer-based VJ mixing
- Module scripting
- Syphon output to MadMapper
4 MadMapper
GarageCUBE & 1024 Architecture · Projection-mapping software · macOS, Windows · Perpetual licence (rental options)
Architectural mapping, LED installations and fast set-ups by small teams.
- Surface & mesh warping
- Edge blending
- LED & DMX/Art-Net pixel mapping
- Spatial scanner
5 HeavyM
Digital Essence · Projection-mapping software · Windows, macOS · Free trial; paid plans
First projection-mapping projects, events, shop windows and education.
- Automatic shape detection
- Built-in effects library
- Music-synchronised sequences
- Projector + scanner workflow
6 Millumin
Anomes · Show control · macOS · Paid licence (rental options)
Theatre, dance and live performance with mapped video.
- Timeline & cue-based show control
- Projection mapping & warping
- Edge blending
- DMX, OSC, MIDI control
7 Isadora
TroikaTronix · Show control · macOS, Windows · Perpetual or subscription
Dance, theatre and interactive performance.
- Node-based interactive media
- Projection mapping & blending
- Live camera & sensor input
- Cue-based scenes
8 QLab
Figure 53 · Show control · macOS · Free to program; paid licences to run advanced features
Theatre sound and video playback with simple mapping.
- Cue-based show control
- Video surfaces with corner-pin & mesh warp
- Audio playback & mixing
- MIDI / OSC / Network cues
9 TouchDesigner
Derivative · Real-time & node-based · Windows, macOS · Free non-commercial; paid Educational, Commercial and Pro licences
Interactive installations, generative content and custom show systems.
- Node-based real-time 3D & compositing
- Projection mapping (Kantan, CamSchnappr)
- Sensor input (Kinect, LiDAR, MIDI, OSC)
- Python scripting
10 vvvv
vvvv group · Real-time & node-based · Windows · Free non-commercial; commercial licence
Custom interactive media installations and prototyping.
- Visual programming (vvvv gamma)
- Real-time 3D graphics
- Sensor & device integration
- .NET ecosystem
11 Notch
Notch · Real-time & node-based · Windows · Subscription / licences
Real-time concert visuals and broadcast graphics.
- Real-time node-based VFX
- Media-server integration (disguise, etc.)
- Particle & volumetric effects
- Live tracking
12 Unreal Engine nDisplay
Epic Games · Real-time & node-based · Windows, Linux · Free to use; see Epic licensing terms
Immersive rooms, domes and LED volumes with real-time 3D.
- Cluster rendering across many projectors/LED walls
- Real-time 3D worlds
- Warp & blend via MPCDI
- Virtual production