Software comparison

Resolume Arena vs Splash

Resolume Arena is a VJ application, while Splash is an open-source mapping tool — they overlap in places but are often used together rather than as substitutes.

Resolume ArenaSplash
DeveloperResolumeSociété des arts technologiques (SAT)
CountryNetherlandsCanada
CategoryVJ softwareOpen source
PlatformsWindows, macOSLinux
LicencePerpetual licence per major versionFree & open source (GPL)
Skill levelBeginner → ProPro
First release2002—
Best forLive visuals for concerts and clubs with mapping on stage sets.Domes and multi-projector immersive spaces on Linux.
Key features
  • Live VJ mixing & effects
  • Advanced Output for projection mapping
  • Edge blending
  • DMX / Art-Net output
  • SMPTE timecode
  • Audio-reactive & BPM sync
  • NDI, Syphon/Spout
  • Multi-projector video mapping
  • Automatic calibration
  • Dome & immersive spaces
  • Real-time blending

Verdict

Only Resolume Arena runs on Windows, macOS.

Only Splash runs on Linux.

Choose Resolume Arena for live visuals for concerts and clubs with mapping on stage sets.

Choose Splash for domes and multi-projector immersive spaces on Linux.

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