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Onlyview

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Spec score 7.3 #20 of 24 in Projection Mapping Software

What it is

Onlyview is media server software for video mapping, playback, generative content and show control on Linux and Windows. It runs on the customer’s own machines rather than requiring a proprietary hardware box. Mapping tools cover photogrammetric preparation, 3D calibration, screen deformation and automated softedge blending. For LED canvases, it supports custom layouts, synchronized playback across machines, and main or backup output. The product describes frame-accurate synchronized playback of 8K content across multiple machines, with unlimited timelines and layers. Built-in integrations include Notch, Unreal and Unity, while tracking can use Blacktrax, LPM, Optitrack, Lidar and AI vision. Show-control functions schedule, monitor and run long-term installations. The homepage says one operator can run one timeline across more than 100 projectors. Licensing is offered per output, perpetually or by week, with pricing on request. HTTP, DMX, sACN, Art-Net and PJLink support extend automation, lighting and projector control.

Spec sheet

Product
Onlyview describes itself as media server software for video mapping, playback, generative content, and show control.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Company background
ETC Onlyview describes ETC Audiovisual as an event-services and audiovisual integration company based in Ivry-sur-Seine, France.Read 4 Oct 2026 · etc-onlyview.com
External control
An HTTP Server device lets external systems send requests to Onlyview for integrations and automation workflows.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Hardware
Onlyview says it runs on the customer's own machines and does not require a proprietary box.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Interactive content
The homepage lists built-in Notch, Unreal, and Unity support, plus tracking with Blacktrax, LPM, Optitrack, Lidar, and AI vision.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
LED walls
Onlyview supports custom LED canvas layouts, synchronized multi-machine playback, and main/backup signal operation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Licensing
The maker describes per-output, perpetual and weekly rental licensing, without listing numeric prices on the homepage.Read 4 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Lighting integration
The manual says Onlyview can send and receive DMX lighting data over Ethernet using sACN, and can record and replay Art-Net or sACN shows.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Mapping
It supports photogrammetric preparation, 3D calibration, screen deformation and automated softedge blending.Read 4 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Media outputs
The manual lists SDI, NDI, Spout, and SMPTE 2110 alongside HDMI and DisplayPort outputs; synchronization between different output types is not guaranteed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Network control
An HTTP Server device lets external systems send requests to Onlyview for automation, triggering and data handling.Read 4 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Output formats
Media Server outputs can include SDI, NDI, Spout and SMPTE 2110 in addition to HDMI/DisplayPort; synchronization across output types is not guaranteed.Read 4 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Platform limitation
TouchEngine content is supported only on Windows and does not render on Linux Media Servers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Playback
The homepage describes frame-accurate synchronized playback across machines, with unlimited timelines and layers of 8K content.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Projector control
The PJLink device supports remote projector power management, shutter control, input selection, and status monitoring for compatible projectors.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Scale
The homepage says one timeline and one operator can control a synchronized setup of more than 100 projectors.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Show control
Onlyview can schedule, monitor and run long-term installations with main/backup operation.Read 4 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Software-first
Onlyview runs on the customer's own machines, with no proprietary hardware box required.Read 4 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
TouchEngine limits
TouchEngine playback requires a separate paid TouchDesigner or TouchPlayer license on Producer and each Media Server; it is Windows-only, supports one output texture per project, and does not render on Linux Media Servers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Video mapping
Its mapping capabilities include photogrammetric preparation, 3D calibration, screen deformation, and softedge blending.Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io

Plans and prices

Per-output license Priced on request Per-output licensing; price not stated Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Perpetual license Price not published Perpetual; price not stated Perpetual license; price not stated Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io
Weekly rental license Priced on request Rent by the week; price not stated Weekly rental; price not stated Read 9 Oct 2026 · onlyview.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports 8K synchronized playback across multiple machines
  • Includes 3D calibration and automated softedge blending
  • Scales to 100+ projectors on one timeline
  • Runs without proprietary hardware
  • Offers HTTP, DMX and PJLink integration

Limits

  • Pricing is available only on request
  • TouchEngine requires separate paid licenses
  • TouchEngine is Windows-only and one-texture per project
  • Synchronization across output types is not guaranteed

Who it suits

Onlyview suits production teams running projection, LED, interactive and long-term audiovisual installations. It is aimed at users needing multi-machine playback, show control and external-system integration on Linux or Windows.

Verdict

Onlyview combines mapping, synchronized media playback and show control in software that runs on customer-owned machines. Its licensing and TouchEngine requirements need clarification before deployment.

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