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Map Club vs MapMap

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.

Map Club

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

Map Club offers browser-based mapping tools and a free plan with all features unlocked. Its local storage approach and supported browser list are useful points to check against your setup.

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Choose MapMap if you want free projection mapping software with multiple surface shapes, media sources, and detailed layer controls. Check the download options before choosing it for macOS or Windows, and account for the lack of OSC support on macOS if external control matters.

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The facts

	Map Club	MapMap
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Yes
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	map.club	mapmapteam.github.io
On projection mapping software	#6 of 24	#2 of 24

Map Club: what it does well

Free plan has unlimited projects and surfaces.
No watermarks or time limits.
Supports common image and video formats.
Projects and media stay on the device.
Commercial and client use needs no attribution.

What to know first

DMX control is listed as coming soon.
MIDI mapping is listed as coming soon.
Syphon/Spout sharing is listed as coming soon.
Audio reactivity is listed as coming soon.

MapMap: what it does well

Free, open-source software under GNU GPL v3.
Maps media onto quads or meshes, triangles, and ellipses.
Supports video, still images, GIFs, paints, masks, and Linux webcams.
Layer controls include locking, isolation, duplication, and rearranging.
OSC can control sources, opacity, visibility, and volume.

What to know first

macOS and Windows installers are marked coming soon.
OSC is unsupported on macOS.
Webcam input is listed for Linux.

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