Software comparison

disguise Designer vs MapMap

disguise Designer is a media server, while MapMap is an open-source mapping tool — they overlap in places but are often used together rather than as substitutes.

	disguise Designer	MapMap
Developer	disguise	MapMap contributors
Country	United Kingdom	Canada
Category	Media servers	Open source
Platforms	Windows	Linux, macOS, Windows
Licence	Software with disguise media-server hardware	Free & open source (GPL)
Skill level	Pro	Beginner
First release	—	—
Best for	Stadium tours, broadcast, large permanent installations.	Learning projection mapping and low-budget projects.
Key features	3D stage visualiser Projection study & calibration (OmniCal) Large multi-server playback xR / virtual production Timeline sequencing	Quad & triangle mapping Video & image sources Simple live editing

Verdict

Only MapMap runs on Linux, macOS.

Choose disguise Designer for stadium tours, broadcast, large permanent installations.

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

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