Millumin vs Disguise Designer

Millumin7.6Visit Disguise Designer7.3Visit

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

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Disguise Designer #8 in Projection Mapping Software 7.3/10 Free plan · paid from $159/mo Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Disguise

• Millumin fits best

  Mac-based shows needing affordable production control

• Disguise Designer fits best

  Large real-time 3D stages and media-server workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Millumin 7.6/10 Visit ↗	Disguise Designer 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.6	7.3
Ranking	#6 in Projection Mapping Software	#8 in Projection Mapping Software
Best for	Mac-based shows needing affordable production control	Large real-time 3D stages and media-server workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$159/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	macOS	Windows
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	9 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Millumin 3/3 · Disguise Designer 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	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	Combines 3D previsualisation, projection simulation and show programming Supports NDI, SDI, MIDI, OSC, DMX/Art-Net and timecode workflows Adds multi-user editing plus Unreal, Unity and Notch integrations
Cons	Runs only on macOS No free plan; paid access starts at €29 per computer Trial watermark appears after the 30-day trial ends	Professional production features start at $159 per month Runs on Windows only Advanced workflows may be more than simple projection projects need
Our verdict	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 →	Disguise Designer is Windows software for designing, visualising, sequencing and running real-time visual experiences. It is aimed at production teams working across large 3D stages, projection and LED environments, live video, show… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Disguise Designer — where it wins

  • Combines 3D previsualisation, projection simulation and show programming
  • Supports NDI, SDI, MIDI, OSC, DMX/Art-Net and timecode workflows
  • Adds multi-user editing plus Unreal, Unity and Notch integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Professional production features start at $159 per month
  • Runs on Windows only
  • Advanced workflows may be more than simple projection projects need

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

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

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• Disguise Designer7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $159/mo

  A Windows-only toolkit for complex 3D stages, projection workflows and live show control.

  Visit DisguiseFull verdict →