Screenberry vs Ghost Arcade

Screenberry8.5Visit Ghost Arcade7.7Visit

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

• Screenberry fits best

  Cross-platform shows with advanced live control

• Ghost Arcade fits best

  Open-source VJ and projection experiments

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Side by side

Feature	Screenberry 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Ghost Arcade 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.7
Ranking	#3 in Projection Mapping Software	#5 in Projection Mapping Software
Best for	Cross-platform shows with advanced live control	Open-source VJ and projection experiments
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$99/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	17 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Screenberry 3/3 · Ghost Arcade 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	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
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	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
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 →	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 →

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

• 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

• 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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• Ghost Arcade7.7/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit Ghost ArcadeFull verdict →