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Best Projection Mapping Software in 2026

For visuals designed around physical surfaces, projection mapping software brings together content, mapping and output. Compare 3D mapping and edge blending with projection outputs to understand the capabilities listed for each tool.

  1. 01 Ghost Arcade

    Ghost Arcade suits projection-mapping artists and VJs who need mapping, visual effects, and live performance controls.

    Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.3 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Christie Mystique

    Mystique suits organizations installing or maintaining multi-projector systems for applications such as live events, museums, education, attractions, or projection mapping.

    Free plan Web · Windows · API
    8.9 Visit Specs
  3. 03 MadMapper

    MadMapper suits artists, VJs and stage or scenography designers building video or LED mappings.

    From €39/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · API
    8.9 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Disguise Designer

    Designer suits production teams that need to previsualise environments, map content, and coordinate playback and control.

    From $125/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS
    8.6 Visit Specs
  5. 05 MapMap

    MapMap suits artists and small teams creating projection mappings on Linux, macOS, or Windows.

    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.4 Visit Specs
  6. 06 LightAct

    LightAct suits event and installation teams building projection-mapped experiences, especially those using multi-server setups, tracking, or real-time integrations.

    Free plan Windows · Self-hosted
    8.2 Visit Specs
  7. 07 SurfaBeam Pro

    The app is aimed at digital artists, creators and event professionals.

    From $3.33/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    7.9 Visit Specs
  8. 08 entity

    It is aimed at projection-mapping artists, theatre and festival video technicians, museums, galleries, and themed entertainment.

    Free plan Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  9. 09 LumaPlane

    It suits people developing projections for installations, seasonal displays, workshops, classrooms, makerspaces or educational projects.

    From $1.58/mo Free plan Web
    7.8 Visit Specs
  10. 10 VIOSO

    VIOSO suits AV and simulation integrators planning or deploying projection systems.

    From €49/mo Free plan Web · Windows · Linux
    7.8 Visit Specs
  11. 11 FaçadeSignage

    FaçadeSignage suits event, retail, museum, theatre and architectural-display teams creating mapped projections.

    Free trial Windows
    7.7 Visit Specs
  12. 12 HeavyM

    HeavyM is aimed at artists, music performers, and audiovisual professionals creating installations, stage decoration, or corporate shows.

    Free trial Windows · macOS
    7.7 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Map Club

    Map Club suits artists, students, educators, and hobbyists experimenting with projection mapping.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Millumin
    Free trial macOS
    7.7 Visit Specs
  15. 15 HoloMapper
    Windows · Linux
    7.6 Visit Specs
  16. 16 LightMap
    Web · macOS
    7.6 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Modulo Kinetic
    From €90/mo Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    7.6 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Screenberry

    Screenberry suits teams building fulldome or planetarium presentations, live events, media installations, 3D mapping, exhibitions, galleries, TV, or cinema experiences.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.5 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Fluence

    It suits performers and designers creating live visuals, projection mappings, or motion graphics.

    Windows · macOS
    7.4 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Onlyview

    Onlyview suits production teams running projection, LED, interactive and long-term audiovisual installations.

    Windows · Linux
    7.3 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Raedia
    Free trial Web · Windows
    7.2 Visit Specs
  22. 22 WATCHOUT

    It suits Windows-based teams producing synchronized multi-display shows, mapped projections, broadcasts, exhibitions, or venue experiences.

    Free plan Windows
    7.2 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Scalable Display Manager
    Windows
    6.8 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Mapping Matter
    Web · Windows · macOS
    5.8 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Control protocols and live video input offer further points to check, while workflow can help you assess how an option fits the way you prepare and run a production. Free-plan availability and “Paid from” details add cost context. VIOSO, Screenberry and Disguise Designer are among the named options, along with Ghost Arcade and Christie Mystique. Consider the surfaces, inputs and outputs involved in your setup, then compare the listed features and costs.

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