Software comparison

Hippotizer vs MadMapper

Hippotizer is a media server, while MadMapper is a projection-mapping tool — they overlap in places but are often used together rather than as substitutes.

HippotizerMadMapper
DeveloperGreen HippoGarageCUBE & 1024 Architecture
CountryUnited KingdomSwitzerland / France
CategoryMedia serversProjection-mapping software
PlatformsWindowsmacOS, Windows
LicenceHardware media serversPerpetual licence (rental options)
Skill levelProBeginner → Pro
First release—2011
Best forConcert touring and live events driven from lighting desks.Architectural mapping, LED installations and fast set-ups by small teams.
Key features
  • Media-server hardware range
  • Lighting-console control
  • Mapping & blending
  • Touring reliability
  • Surface & mesh warping
  • Edge blending
  • LED & DMX/Art-Net pixel mapping
  • Spatial scanner
  • Built-in generative materials
  • MiniMad hardware player
  • Syphon/Spout & NDI input

Verdict

Only MadMapper runs on macOS.

Choose Hippotizer for concert touring and live events driven from lighting desks.

Choose MadMapper for architectural mapping, LED installations and fast set-ups by small teams.

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