Software comparison

HeavyM vs QLab

HeavyM is a projection-mapping tool, while QLab is a show-control application — they overlap in places but are often used together rather than as substitutes.

HeavyMQLab
DeveloperDigital EssenceFigure 53
CountryFranceUnited States
CategoryProjection-mapping softwareShow control
PlatformsWindows, macOSmacOS
LicenceFree trial; paid plansFree to program; paid licences to run advanced features
Skill levelBeginnerBeginner → Pro
First release——
Best forFirst projection-mapping projects, events, shop windows and education.Theatre sound and video playback with simple mapping.
Key features
  • Automatic shape detection
  • Built-in effects library
  • Music-synchronised sequences
  • Projector + scanner workflow
  • Simple surface drawing
  • Cue-based show control
  • Video surfaces with corner-pin & mesh warp
  • Audio playback & mixing
  • MIDI / OSC / Network cues

Verdict

Only HeavyM runs on Windows.

Choose HeavyM for first projection-mapping projects, events, shop windows and education.

Choose QLab for theatre sound and video playback with simple mapping.

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