MadMapper vs Millumin

MadMapper8.2Visit Millumin7.6Visit

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

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

• MadMapper fits best

  Artists and installations needing affordable mapping

• Millumin fits best

  Mac-based shows needing affordable production control

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Side by side

Feature	MadMapper 8.2/10 Visit ↗	Millumin 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	7.6
Ranking	#4 in Projection Mapping Software	#6 in Projection Mapping Software
Best for	Artists and installations needing affordable mapping	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	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	macOS
Support	Tickets, Community	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	11 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MadMapper 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	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	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	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	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	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• 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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• 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 →