Christie Mystique vs Millumin

Christie Mystique8.8Visit Millumin7.6Visit

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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Millumin #6 in Projection Mapping Software 7.6/10 From €29 · 30-day trial ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Millumin

• Christie Mystique fits best

  Large-scale Christie projection installations

• Millumin fits best

  Mac-based shows needing affordable production control

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Side by side

Feature	Christie Mystique 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Millumin 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.6
Ranking	#2 in Projection Mapping Software	#6 in Projection Mapping Software
Best for	Large-scale Christie projection installations	Mac-based shows needing affordable production control
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Browser extension	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows	macOS
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	2 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Christie Mystique 3/3 · Millumin 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	Perspective mapping, mesh warping, slices, masks, and soft-edge blending Live inputs through NDI, Syphon, capture cards, cameras, and screen capture MIDI, OSC, DMX, timecode, audio routing, and multiple display outputs
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	Runs only on macOS No free plan; paid access starts at €29 per computer Trial watermark appears after the 30-day trial ends
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 →	Millumin is macOS software for creating and operating audiovisual shows, projection-mapping projects, theater productions, dance performances, and interactive installations. It is aimed at production teams and performers who need cue… 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

• Millumin — where it wins

  • Perspective mapping, mesh warping, slices, masks, and soft-edge blending
  • Live inputs through NDI, Syphon, capture cards, cameras, and screen capture
  • MIDI, OSC, DMX, timecode, audio routing, and multiple display outputs

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs only on macOS
  • No free plan; paid access starts at €29 per computer
  • Trial watermark appears after the 30-day trial ends

• Christie Mystique8.8/10 · Free plan

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

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• Millumin7.6/10 · From €29 · 30-day trial

  A capable Mac-only toolkit for mapped visuals, live inputs, cues, and show control.

  Visit MilluminFull verdict →