MadMapper alternatives
Looking for something other than MadMapper? These 12 tools cover similar ground — from the same projection-mapping software category to tools that can replace or complement it. Compare platforms and licences below.
1 HeavyM
Digital Essence · Projection-mapping software · Windows, macOS · Free trial; paid plans
First projection-mapping projects, events, shop windows and education.
- Automatic shape detection
- Built-in effects library
- Music-synchronised sequences
- Projector + scanner workflow
2 Resolume Arena
Resolume · VJ software · Windows, macOS · Perpetual licence per major version
Live visuals for concerts and clubs with mapping on stage sets.
- Live VJ mixing & effects
- Advanced Output for projection mapping
- Edge blending
- DMX / Art-Net output
3 Resolume Avenue
Resolume · VJ software · Windows, macOS · Perpetual licence per major version
VJ performances without the advanced mapping, blending and DMX features of Arena.
- Live VJ mixing & effects
- Audio-reactive & BPM sync
- Multiple screen outputs
- NDI, Syphon/Spout
4 VDMX
VIDVOX · VJ software · macOS · Paid licence
Mac-based VJs who build custom performance layouts.
- Modular VJ workspace
- ISF shaders
- Syphon
- MIDI/OSC control
5 Modul8
GarageCUBE · VJ software · macOS · Paid licence
Classic Mac VJ setups paired with MadMapper.
- Layer-based VJ mixing
- Module scripting
- Syphon output to MadMapper
6 Millumin
Anomes · Show control · macOS · Paid licence (rental options)
Theatre, dance and live performance with mapped video.
- Timeline & cue-based show control
- Projection mapping & warping
- Edge blending
- DMX, OSC, MIDI control
7 Isadora
TroikaTronix · Show control · macOS, Windows · Perpetual or subscription
Dance, theatre and interactive performance.
- Node-based interactive media
- Projection mapping & blending
- Live camera & sensor input
- Cue-based scenes
8 QLab
Figure 53 · Show control · macOS · Free to program; paid licences to run advanced features
Theatre sound and video playback with simple mapping.
- Cue-based show control
- Video surfaces with corner-pin & mesh warp
- Audio playback & mixing
- MIDI / OSC / Network cues
9 MapMap
MapMap contributors · Open source · Linux, macOS, Windows · Free & open source (GPL)
Learning projection mapping and low-budget projects.
- Quad & triangle mapping
- Video & image sources
- Simple live editing
10 Splash
Société des arts technologiques (SAT) · Open source · Linux · Free & open source (GPL)
Domes and multi-projector immersive spaces on Linux.
- Multi-projector video mapping
- Automatic calibration
- Dome & immersive spaces
- Real-time blending
11 TouchDesigner
Derivative · Real-time & node-based · Windows, macOS · Free non-commercial; paid Educational, Commercial and Pro licences
Interactive installations, generative content and custom show systems.
- Node-based real-time 3D & compositing
- Projection mapping (Kantan, CamSchnappr)
- Sensor input (Kinect, LiDAR, MIDI, OSC)
- Python scripting
12 vvvv
vvvv group · Real-time & node-based · Windows · Free non-commercial; commercial licence
Custom interactive media installations and prototyping.
- Visual programming (vvvv gamma)
- Real-time 3D graphics
- Sensor & device integration
- .NET ecosystem