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Christie Mystique vs Ghost Arcade
Both stand on projection mapping software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWebWindows
Mystique Lite provides camera-based alignment and calibration for small flat-screen arrays of Christie projectors. Larger or more varied installations can consider the other editions, whose prices are available by quote.
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Free plan Open source APIiPhoneLinux+4
Ghost Arcade combines mapping, show simulation, and live VJ controls in a free desktop app, with a companion iPhone and iPad app. Check the platform and download requirements first, especially if you need Linux or AI shader generation.
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| Christie Mystique | Ghost Arcade | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Web, Windows | API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Ghost Arcade iPhone/iPad: $1.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | christiedigital.com | ghostarcade.live |
| On projection mapping software | #3 of 24 | #1 of 24 |
Christie Mystique: what it does well
- Lite is free to download.
- Auto-calibrates in less than two minutes per projector.
- Includes a browser-based interface and REST API commands.
- Supports Christie Pandoras Box 6.0 integration.
What to know first
- Lite supports only up to three Christie projectors.
- Lite requires a separately purchased Logitech camera.
- Lite is limited to flat screens or surfaces.
- Prices for other editions require a quote.
Ghost Arcade: what it does well
- Free desktop software with all features and no expiry
- Includes 180+ effects and real-time GPU shader instruments
- Offers projection and 3D stage simulators
- Supports MIDI, OSC, Ableton Link, and NDI
- iPhone and iPad app includes camera inputs and LiDAR scans
What to know first
- Version 2.0.16 desktop download requires an email address
- Linux is listed for the legacy build
- AI shader generation requires your own API key
- iPhone and iPad app costs $1.99, paid once
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