Ghost Arcade vs Millumin

Ghost Arcade7.7Visit Millumin7.6Visit

Higher score Ghost Arcade #5 in Projection Mapping Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Ghost Arcade

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

• Ghost Arcade fits best

  Open-source VJ and projection experiments

• Millumin fits best

  Mac-based shows needing affordable production control

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Side by side

Feature	Ghost Arcade 7.7/10 Visit ↗	Millumin 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.6
Ranking	#5 in Projection Mapping Software	#6 in Projection Mapping Software
Best for	Open-source VJ and projection experiments	Mac-based shows needing affordable production control
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	10 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ghost Arcade 3/3 · Millumin 3/3
Edge blending	✓	✓
Live video input	✓	✓
3D mapping	✓	✓
Specs
Workflow	Hybrid	Hybrid
Projection outputs	Not published	Not published
Control protocols	Advanced	Advanced
Our review
Pros	Corner, mesh, mask, blend, and multi-display projection tools 200+ effects, GPU shader instruments, and dual-deck VJ playback Runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux with MIDI, OSC, and Ableton Link	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	No paid tiers for teams seeking a planned commercial progression AGPL-3.0 licensing may not fit every proprietary distribution model Its broad feature set may be more than simple mapping projects need	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	Ghost Arcade is desktop software for projection mapping and live visual performance, aimed at VJs, projection artists, and developers exploring open-source visual workflows. It combines layers for video, images, text, 3D models, point… 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

• Ghost Arcade — where it wins

  • Corner, mesh, mask, blend, and multi-display projection tools
  • 200+ effects, GPU shader instruments, and dual-deck VJ playback
  • Runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux with MIDI, OSC, and Ableton Link

  Where it doesn't

  • No paid tiers for teams seeking a planned commercial progression
  • AGPL-3.0 licensing may not fit every proprietary distribution model
  • Its broad feature set may be more than simple mapping projects need

• 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

• Ghost Arcade7.7/10 · Free plan

  A broad, free toolkit for projection mapping, live visuals, and VJ performance.

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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 →