Screenberry vs Fluence

Screenberry8.5Visit Fluence7.1Visit

Higher score Screenberry #3 in Projection Mapping Software 8.5/10 Free plan · paid from $99/mo Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Screenberry

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Fluence #9 in Projection Mapping Software 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Fluence

• Screenberry fits best

  Cross-platform shows with advanced live control

• Fluence fits best

  Free live performers and projection designers

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Side by side

Feature	Screenberry 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Fluence 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.1
Ranking	#3 in Projection Mapping Software	#9 in Projection Mapping Software
Best for	Cross-platform shows with advanced live control	Free live performers and projection designers
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$99/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	17 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Screenberry 3/3 · Fluence 3/3
Edge blending	✓	✓
Live video input	✓	✓
3D mapping	✓	✓
Specs
Workflow	Hybrid	Hybrid
Projection outputs	2 outputs	Not published
Control protocols	Advanced	Advanced
Our review
Pros	3D mapping with automatic calibration, blending, and brightness compensation Advanced control through JavaScript, REST, MIDI, OSC, DMX, and Art-Net Runs across Windows, macOS, Linux, and web-based remote control	Free access to layered composition, mapping, blending, and live inputs Advanced control through MIDI, OSC, keyboard, API, and MCP Supports 3D models, multi-display output, automation, recording, and export
Cons	Commercial use starts at $99 per month The free Non-Commercial plan adds watermarked outputs Lite limits commercial output to 1x4K display and streaming resolution	Free use includes a periodic watermark Desktop software for Windows and macOS Its broad feature set may require careful configuration for live shows
Our verdict	Screenberry is a cross-platform media server for projection mapping, multi-screen playback, fulldome theaters, digital galleries, virtual production, interactive installations, and live events. It suits teams that need both timeline-based… Read the review →	Fluence is a desktop visual performance studio for live VJing, projection mapping, and motion graphics. It suits performers and projection designers who need to combine prepared arrangements with real-time control. The workflow brings… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Screenberry — where it wins

  • 3D mapping with automatic calibration, blending, and brightness compensation
  • Advanced control through JavaScript, REST, MIDI, OSC, DMX, and Art-Net
  • Runs across Windows, macOS, Linux, and web-based remote control

  Where it doesn't

  • Commercial use starts at $99 per month
  • The free Non-Commercial plan adds watermarked outputs
  • Lite limits commercial output to 1x4K display and streaming resolution

• Fluence — where it wins

  • Free access to layered composition, mapping, blending, and live inputs
  • Advanced control through MIDI, OSC, keyboard, API, and MCP
  • Supports 3D models, multi-display output, automation, recording, and export

  Where it doesn't

  • Free use includes a periodic watermark
  • Desktop software for Windows and macOS
  • Its broad feature set may require careful configuration for live shows

• Screenberry8.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $99/mo

  A broad, control-focused choice for projection mapping and live visual shows.

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• Fluence7.1/10 · Free plan

  A broad free toolkit for live visuals, projection mapping, and multi-display performance.

  Visit FluenceFull verdict →