Software comparison

Splash vs Unreal Engine nDisplay

Splash is an open-source mapping tool, while Unreal Engine nDisplay is a real-time, node-based environment — they overlap in places but are often used together rather than as substitutes.

SplashUnreal Engine nDisplay
DeveloperSociété des arts technologiques (SAT)Epic Games
CountryCanadaUnited States
CategoryOpen sourceReal-time & node-based
PlatformsLinuxWindows, Linux
LicenceFree & open source (GPL)Free to use; see Epic licensing terms
Skill levelProPro
First release——
Best forDomes and multi-projector immersive spaces on Linux.Immersive rooms, domes and LED volumes with real-time 3D.
Key features
  • Multi-projector video mapping
  • Automatic calibration
  • Dome & immersive spaces
  • Real-time blending
  • Cluster rendering across many projectors/LED walls
  • Real-time 3D worlds
  • Warp & blend via MPCDI
  • Virtual production

Verdict

Only Unreal Engine nDisplay runs on Windows.

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

Choose Unreal Engine nDisplay for immersive rooms, domes and LED volumes with real-time 3D.

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