VIOSO vs Fluence

VIOSO9.8Visit Fluence7.1Visit

Higher score VIOSO #1 in Projection Mapping Software 9.8/10 Free plan · paid from €49/mo Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit VIOSO

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

• VIOSO fits best

  Professional teams needing broad control and planning

• Fluence fits best

  Free live performers and projection designers

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Side by side

Feature	VIOSO 9.8/10 Visit ↗	Fluence 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.8	7.1
Ranking	#1 in Projection Mapping Software	#9 in Projection Mapping Software
Best for	Professional teams needing broad control and planning	Free live performers and projection designers
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted, Browser extension	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows	Windows, macOS
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	13 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features VIOSO 3/3 · Fluence 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	Combines 3D planning, calibration, blending, playback, and show control Supports advanced protocols including OSC, Art-Net, DMX, and LTC Pro includes 660+ projectors, unlimited projects, and unlimited screens	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	Free is limited to 10 saved projects and 250 MB storage Free projects include a watermark link for sharing Team storage is limited to 5 GB	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	VIOSO is a professional projection mapping software portfolio for immersive installations, simulation, multi-display environments, AV integrators, and installation teams. Its workflow spans 3D projection planning and simulation,… 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

• VIOSO — where it wins

  • Combines 3D planning, calibration, blending, playback, and show control
  • Supports advanced protocols including OSC, Art-Net, DMX, and LTC
  • Pro includes 660+ projectors, unlimited projects, and unlimited screens

  Where it doesn't

  • Free is limited to 10 saved projects and 250 MB storage
  • Free projects include a watermark link for sharing
  • Team storage is limited to 5 GB

• 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

• VIOSO9.8/10 · Free plan · paid from €49/mo

  A broad professional toolkit for planning, aligning, controlling, and playing projection shows.

  Visit VIOSOFull verdict →
• Fluence7.1/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit FluenceFull verdict →