Millumin vs LightAct

Millumin7.6Visit LightAct7.4Visit

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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LightAct #7 in Projection Mapping Software 7.4/10 Free plan · paid from €1,770 Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit LightAct

• Millumin fits best

  Mac-based shows needing affordable production control

• LightAct fits best

  Windows teams needing study and projection mapping

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Side by side

Feature	Millumin 7.6/10 Visit ↗	LightAct 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.6	7.4
Ranking	#6 in Projection Mapping Software	#7 in Projection Mapping Software
Best for	Mac-based shows needing affordable production control	Windows teams needing study and projection mapping
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	macOS	Windows
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	9 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Millumin 3/3 · LightAct 3/3
Edge blending	✓	✓
Live video input	✓	✓
3D mapping	✓	✓
Specs
Workflow	Hybrid	Hybrid
Projection outputs	Not published	2 outputs
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 projection study, 2D mapping, 3D mapping, and calibration. Supports automatic blending, timecode, live inputs, and advanced control. Offers LightNet multi-server clustering and broad live-production 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	Runs only on Windows hardware with discrete Nvidia graphics. Easy Perpetual starts at €1,770 one-time. Several higher-tier license prices are not shown in the listed plans.
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 →	LightAct is media server software for live events and immersive fixed installations. It is designed for professional show operators, projection designers, and production teams working on large-scale video, lighting, and interactive… 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

• LightAct — where it wins

  • Combines projection study, 2D mapping, 3D mapping, and calibration.
  • Supports automatic blending, timecode, live inputs, and advanced control.
  • Offers LightNet multi-server clustering and broad live-production integrations.

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs only on Windows hardware with discrete Nvidia graphics.
  • Easy Perpetual starts at €1,770 one-time.
  • Several higher-tier license prices are not shown in the listed plans.

• 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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• LightAct7.4/10 · Free plan · paid from €1,770

  A Windows-focused media server with deep mapping, calibration, and live-control features.

  Visit LightActFull verdict →