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Disguise Designer vs MadMapper
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.
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Designer combines 3D visualization, surface mapping, playback, timelines, and production control in one environment. Its free Starter tier is limited to offline development, while Pro adds production-oriented functions and server connections.
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MadMapper brings video and LED mapping, extensive control integrations, and DMX features into one application. The free demo has meaningful restrictions; paid licenses are available for temporary installations or the current 6.xx version.
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| Disguise Designer | MadMapper | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Mac, Web, Windows | API, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Designer Pro: $1,500 a year | Temporary installations: €39 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | disguise.one | madmapper.com |
| On projection mapping software | #4 of 24 | #8 of 24 |
Disguise Designer: what it does well
- Real-time 3D visualization across codecs, resolutions, and colour spaces.
- Maps shaped LED screens, projectors, and large projection canvases.
- Multi-Edit supports simultaneous project editing.
- Starter is free for learning, testing, and development.
What to know first
- Designer Pro costs $159 a month.
- Starter cannot connect to Disguise servers.
- Windows requirements specify a 64-bit system and DirectX 11.
MadMapper: what it does well
- Runs on macOS and Windows.
- Supports video up to 16K resolution.
- Includes masking, warping, scanning, and timeline tools.
- Supports up to 4096 DMX universes.
- Connects with MIDI, OSC, Art-Net, and NDI.
What to know first
- The free demo adds watermarks.
- The demo disables project loading and saving.
- Demo DMX devices black out every 30 seconds.
- Temporary installation licensing costs 39.00 EUR monthly, excluding tax.
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