Best Projection Mapping Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Screenberry is ranked #1 of 23 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Disguise Designer and Ghost Arcade. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Disguise Designer. The lowest first paid tier on this page is LumaPlane at $1.58/mo.
Projection mapping software is used to align visual content with physical surfaces. Compare these entries on 3D mapping, edge blending, projection outputs, and control protocols, as well as live video input and workflow. Free plans and starting prices provide additional cost details. VIOSO, Screenberry, and Christie Mystique are among the first entries, followed by MadMapper and Fluence. Consider the needs of your installation: how content enters the software, what projection outputs are available, and which control methods and mapping capabilities matter for your setup. The ranking orders the tools for comparison across these listed criteria.
23 projection mapping software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
8 of the 23 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ScreenberryWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 2 | Disguise DesignerWeb · Windows · Mac | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $125/mo | 6.6 | |
| 3 | Ghost ArcadeWindows · Mac · Linux · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 4 | VIOSOWeb · Windows · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | €49/mo | 6.6 | |
| 5 | Christie MystiqueWeb · Windows · API | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 6 | MadMapperWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | €39/mo | 6.5 | |
| 7 | LightActWindows · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 8 | FluenceWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 9 | SurfaBeam ProWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 10 | MapMapWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 11 | WATCHOUTWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 12 | entityWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 13 | Map ClubWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 14 | LumaPlaneWeb | One bar | — | 1 of 6 | $1.58/mo | 5.1 | |
| 15 | Modulo KineticWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | €90/mo | 5.1 |
| 16 | OnlyviewNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 17 | HeavyMWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 18 | LightMapWeb · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 19 | FaçadeSignageWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 20 | HoloMapperWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 21 | MilluminMac | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 22 | RaediaWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 23 | Scalable Display ManagerWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
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Questions about this list
Which projection mapping software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Screenberry is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 6.7. Disguise Designer is second and Ghost Arcade third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, LumaPlane has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.58/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.