VIOSO vs LightAct

VIOSO9.8Visit LightAct7.4Visit

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

• VIOSO fits best

  Professional teams needing broad control and planning

• LightAct fits best

  Windows teams needing study and projection mapping

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Side by side

Feature	VIOSO 9.8/10 Visit ↗	LightAct 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.8	7.4
Ranking	#1 in Projection Mapping Software	#7 in Projection Mapping Software
Best for	Professional teams needing broad control and planning	Windows teams needing study and projection mapping
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
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	13 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features VIOSO 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	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	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	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	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	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 →	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

• 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

• 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.

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

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

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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 →