Software comparison

Modul8 vs TouchDesigner

Modul8 is a VJ application, while TouchDesigner is a real-time, node-based environment — they overlap in places but are often used together rather than as substitutes.

	Modul8	TouchDesigner
Developer	GarageCUBE	Derivative
Country	Switzerland	Canada
Category	VJ software	Real-time & node-based
Platforms	macOS	Windows, macOS
Licence	Paid licence	Free non-commercial; paid Educational, Commercial and Pro licences
Skill level	Beginner → Intermediate	Intermediate → Pro
First release	—	2000
Best for	Classic Mac VJ setups paired with MadMapper.	Interactive installations, generative content and custom show systems.
Key features	Layer-based VJ mixing Module scripting Syphon output to MadMapper	Node-based real-time 3D & compositing Projection mapping (Kantan, CamSchnappr) Sensor input (Kinect, LiDAR, MIDI, OSC) Python scripting Multi-projector blending Generative & audio-reactive systems

Verdict

Only TouchDesigner runs on Windows.

Choose Modul8 for classic Mac VJ setups paired with MadMapper.

Choose TouchDesigner for interactive installations, generative content and custom show systems.

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