Screenberry vs MadMapper

Screenberry8.5Visit MadMapper8.2Visit

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

• Screenberry fits best

  Cross-platform shows with advanced live control

• MadMapper fits best

  Artists and installations needing affordable mapping

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Side by side

Feature	Screenberry 8.5/10 Visit ↗	MadMapper 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.2
Ranking	#3 in Projection Mapping Software	#4 in Projection Mapping Software
Best for	Cross-platform shows with advanced live control	Artists and installations needing affordable mapping
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	Tickets, Community
Integrations	17 integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Screenberry 3/3 · MadMapper 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	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
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	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
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 →	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 →

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

• 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

• 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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• MadMapper8.2/10 · Free plan · paid from €39/mo

  A capable desktop mapper with broad live-control support and flexible licensing.

  Visit MadMapperFull verdict →