VIOSO vs MadMapper

VIOSO9.8Visit MadMapper8.2Visit

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

• VIOSO fits best

  Professional teams needing broad control and planning

• MadMapper fits best

  Artists and installations needing affordable mapping

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Side by side

Feature	VIOSO 9.8/10 Visit ↗	MadMapper 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.8	8.2
Ranking	#1 in Projection Mapping Software	#4 in Projection Mapping Software
Best for	Professional teams needing broad control and planning	Artists and installations needing affordable 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, macOS
Support	Tickets, Docs	Tickets, Community
Integrations	13 integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features VIOSO 3/3 · MadMapper 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	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	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	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	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

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

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

  Visit MadMapperFull verdict →