Christie Mystique vs MadMapper

Christie Mystique8.8Visit MadMapper8.2Visit

Higher score Christie Mystique #2 in Projection Mapping Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Christie

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MadMapper #4 in Projection Mapping Software 8.2/10 Free plan · paid from €39/mo Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit MadMapper

• Christie Mystique fits best

  Large-scale Christie projection installations

• MadMapper fits best

  Artists and installations needing affordable mapping

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Side by side

Feature	Christie Mystique 8.8/10 Visit ↗	MadMapper 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.2
Ranking	#2 in Projection Mapping Software	#4 in Projection Mapping Software
Best for	Large-scale Christie projection installations	Artists and installations needing affordable mapping
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Browser extension	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Tickets, Community
Integrations	2 integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Christie Mystique 3/3 · MadMapper 3/3
Edge blending	✓	✓
Live video input	✓	✓
3D mapping	✓	✓
Specs
Workflow	Not published	Hybrid
Projection outputs	3 outputs	Not published
Control protocols	Advanced	Advanced
Our review
Pros	Automates camera-based alignment, recalibration, warping and edge blending Supports flat, curved, dome, 360-degree and custom-shaped surfaces Offers REST control, browser operation and Pandoras Box integration	Supports multiple projectors, 3D surfaces, masking, warping, and blending Connects with MIDI, OSC, Art-Net, DMX, sACN, NDI, and more Includes timelines, cues, generative materials, and live video inputs
Cons	Advanced editions require a license The no-cost Lite edition supports up to three Christie projectors Live camera input is for alignment and recalibration, not content playback	The free edition adds watermarks and recurring DMX channel blackouts The Artist license applies to the current 6.xx version Desktop editions are limited to Windows and macOS
Our verdict	Christie Mystique is camera-based software for projector alignment, warping, blending and projection mapping in professional visual installations. It is aimed at teams operating Christie projectors across venues, immersive attractions,… Read the review →	MadMapper is desktop software for projection mapping, LED mapping, and stage visuals. It is aimed at visual artists, scenographers, stage designers, VJs, installations, and live shows that need to shape video across physical or LED… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Christie Mystique — where it wins

  • Automates camera-based alignment, recalibration, warping and edge blending
  • Supports flat, curved, dome, 360-degree and custom-shaped surfaces
  • Offers REST control, browser operation and Pandoras Box integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced editions require a license
  • The no-cost Lite edition supports up to three Christie projectors
  • Live camera input is for alignment and recalibration, not content playback

• MadMapper — where it wins

  • Supports multiple projectors, 3D surfaces, masking, warping, and blending
  • Connects with MIDI, OSC, Art-Net, DMX, sACN, NDI, and more
  • Includes timelines, cues, generative materials, and live video inputs

  Where it doesn't

  • The free edition adds watermarks and recurring DMX channel blackouts
  • The Artist license applies to the current 6.xx version
  • Desktop editions are limited to Windows and macOS

• Christie Mystique8.8/10 · Free plan

  A focused choice for automating alignment and projection mapping across Christie systems.

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• MadMapper8.2/10 · Free plan · paid from €39/mo

  A capable desktop mapper with broad live-control support and flexible licensing.

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