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LightAct

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Spec score 8.2 #6 of 24 in Projection Mapping Software

What it is

LightAct combines software and hardware for live events and immersive fixed installations, including projection mapping. Its Layer Layouts support video and audio playback, conditional logic, and messaging with third-party apps. The 3D mapping workflow includes camera-projector calibration and manual warping and blending. Multi-server clusters can distribute workloads and synchronize frame by frame. Integrations include Notch blocks, TouchDesigner components, and Unreal Engine; content I/O includes Deltacast, Blackmagic, DirectShow-compatible sources, NDI, Spout, and Unreal Texture Share. Network messaging supports OSC, TCP, UDP, and TUIO, and the software supports third-party camera and object tracking. Its customizable WebUI runs in a browser but is available only on LightAct servers. LightAct is self-hosted on Windows; minimum requirements include Windows 10 or later, a discrete Nvidia graphics card, and at least 8 GB of RAM. The free Creator plan unlocks all features and unlimited outputs, but outputs are watermarked. Easy Perpetual costs €1,770, paid once; the Live Perpetual price is available by request. LightAct does not support sending or receiving interlaced video streams.

Spec sheet

Product
LightAct is software and hardware for live events and immersive fixed installations, including projection mapping.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightact.com
Support
Bronze support includes ticketed email support with a 72-hour response time, public Discord channels, and LightAct Answerhub; response times apply during business hours unless agreed otherwise.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightact.com
Headquarters
Ljubljana, SloveniaRead 28 Sep 2026 · lightact.com
Founded
2010Read 28 Sep 2026 · lightact.com
Company
LightAct Technologies d.o.o. is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and the company says it has been creating its technology since 2010.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightact.com
Browser control
LightAct WebUI is a customizable browser-based interface for controlling LightAct and is available only on LightAct servers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightact.com
Compatibility limit
LightAct does not support receiving or sending interlaced video streams.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.lightact.com
Content I/O
Supported content I/O includes Deltacast, Blackmagic, DirectShow-compatible sources, NDI, Spout, and Unreal Texture Share.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.lightact.com
Multi-server
LightAct supports multi-server clusters with workload distribution and frame-by-frame synchronization.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightact.com
Network protocols
LightAct integrates OSC, TCP, UDP, and TUIO network messaging protocols.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.lightact.com
Platform requirements
The documented minimum requirements include Windows 10 or later, a discrete Nvidia graphics card, and at least 8 GB of RAM.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.lightact.com
Projection
LightAct offers a 3D-based projection mapping workflow with camera-projector calibration and manual warping and blending tools.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightact.com
Real-time integrations
LightAct supports Notch blocks, TouchDesigner components, and integration with Unreal Engine.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.lightact.com
Tracking
LightAct supports third-party camera and object tracking, and includes a Tracking Visualizer for tracking data.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.lightact.com
Workflow
Its Layer Layouts support video and audio playback, conditional logic, and messaging with third-party apps.Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightact.com

Plans and prices

Creator Free All features unlocked · unlimited outputs · outputs watermarked Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightact.com
Easy Perpetual Upgrade €295, paid once Easy license tier upgrade Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightact.com
Easy Perpetual €1,770, paid once Up to 2 x 4K outputs · standalone server · streamlined feature set Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightact.com
Live Perpetual Priced on request Please contact us for pricing. Up to 8 x 4K outputs · advanced features including object and camera tracking Read 30 Sep 2026 · lightact.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • 3D mapping includes calibration, warping, and blending.
  • Clusters distribute work and synchronize frame by frame.
  • Supports OSC, TCP, UDP, and TUIO.
  • Free Creator plan unlocks all features.
  • Supports third-party camera and object tracking.

Limits

  • Free outputs are watermarked.
  • WebUI is available only on LightAct servers.
  • Requires Windows and a discrete Nvidia graphics card.
  • Interlaced video streams are unsupported.

Who it suits

LightAct suits event and installation teams building projection-mapped experiences, especially those using multi-server setups, tracking, or real-time integrations. It requires a Windows system meeting the documented minimum requirements.

Verdict

LightAct brings mapping, media playback, tracking, and multi-server synchronization into a Windows-based workflow. The free plan has watermarked outputs, while Easy Perpetual costs €1,770, paid once.

Where Specifiction places it

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