SuperStage
SuperStage: An Unreal Engine plugin for real-time stage visualization and lighting-data workflows. Ranked #15 of 28 in Lighting Design Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: 3-day trial; best for unreal-based stage and lighting previsualization.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- Pricing3-day trial
- Best forUnreal-based stage and lighting previsualization
- Free planNo
- 3D visualizationYes
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Real-time scenes combine lighting, screens, projection, and stage machinery.
- DMX control, patch conflict checking, and fixture import support show preparation.
- GDTF, MVR, grandMA, NDI, and laser workflows cover varied production needs.
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows 10/11 (64-bit) only.
- There is no free plan; the 3-day trial is for non-commercial use.
- Organizational licensing requires a tailored quote.
Our verdict on SuperStage
SuperStage is an Unreal Engine plugin for real-time stage lighting and media previsualization. It is aimed at lighting designers, production teams, and show-systems engineers who want to work with fixtures, beams, screens, projection, stage effects, structures, and machinery in an Unreal scene. The product combines visualization with production-data tasks, including DMX patching and conflict checking. It is a focused fit for teams whose work already centers on Unreal and Windows, rather than a general-purpose lighting design application for every platform.
Its workflow connections are a notable strength for production preparation. SuperStage supports Art-Net and sACN for DMX control, GDTF fixture import, MVR import and export, and grandMA2 and grandMA3 patch preparation. NDI video input supports screen and projection work, while the feature set also includes laser and LED matrix visualization; Ultra adds laser content creation, live NDI input, recording, and fixture authoring. These capabilities make it relevant when a previsualization scene needs to reflect connected show data as well as lighting. Buyers should check that this Unreal-based approach matches their production workflow and Windows environment.
Licensing is paid, with Pro covering the DMX toolset, GDTF/MVR workflows, and grandMA preparation. Ultra adds the video and fixture-authoring capabilities, while Enterprise includes team seat and license management, commercial use, and a tailored quote. Education provides student seats for teaching and training, with instructor seats managed separately. A 3-day non-commercial trial is available, and refund eligibility within 7 days is subject to usage conditions. The product is best suited to designers or teams that need its specific Unreal and production-data workflow; those needing a free plan, another operating system, or a standalone cross-platform design tool should look elsewhere.
SuperStage pricing
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SuperStage fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| 3D visualization | Yes |
| Plot & paperwork | Yes |
| Live previsualization | Yes |
| Console protocols | Art-Net, sACN, grandMA2, grandMA3 |
| Platforms | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| Fixture library size | Not verified |
| Free trial | 3 days |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Art-Net, sACN, GDTF, MVR, grandMA2, grandMA3 … |
| Pricing | 3-day trial (source) |
| Website | yunsio.com |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
SuperStage integrations
SuperStage lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Art-Net
- sACN
- GDTF
- MVR
- grandMA2
- grandMA3
- NDI
- ILDA
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