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FaçadeSignage vs LightMap

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.

FaçadeSignage

Free trial Windows

Choose FaçadeSignage if you need Windows projection mapping with support for varied surfaces, live media, and remote control. Look elsewhere if you need a non-Windows platform or a free plan.

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LightMap covers live media composition, projection control, and scheduling, including synchronized outputs for larger installations. Its listed plans are one-time purchases, and Speech transcription is limited to macOS.

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The facts

	FaçadeSignage	LightMap
Free plan	A free trial	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Mac, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	LightMap Core: €1,286, paid once
Plans published	9	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	videomappingsoftware.com	lightmap.one
On projection mapping software	#16 of 24	#20 of 24

FaçadeSignage: what it does well

Maps flat, curved, and irregular shapes with unlimited surfaces and layers.
Supports video, images, live content, cropping, and alpha masks.
Client-server control lets another PC operate players.
Lists MIDI, OSC, and HTTP remote automation.
A 21-day trial license is included with the installer.

What to know first

Available for Windows only.
No free plan is offered.
Lite is limited to one projector and 1920x1080 output.
Plan prices are not provided.

LightMap: what it does well

Combines visual sources into scenes in real time.
Includes keystone, soft-edge, and blend controls.
Supports live video and audio capture devices.
Offers scheduling, cues, playlists, and synchronization.

What to know first

LightMap Speech live transcription is currently only on macOS.
Listed plans are one-time purchases, not free plans.
Configuration for videomapping requires a browser.

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