QLab AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Projection Mapping Apps

The best Projection Mapping alternative to QLab is Resolume Avenue. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try MapMap or VPT. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to QLab and 15 are Projection Mapping Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Projection Mapping App alternatives to QLab are MadMapper, Isadora, Smode Studio and HeavyM.

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macOS software to synchronize audio, video, lights for live shows with multi-user workspaces, projection mapping, timeline of cues, OSC and MIDI protocols.

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QLab alternatives page was last updated Sep 27, 2024
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  1. Resolume Avenue icon

    Resolume Avenue

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    Revolutionize your live video performances with real-time effects, trigger diverse media, scratch for dynamic visuals, and master projection mapping, all while integrating interactive elements to elevate any music show. Perfect for both newbies and pro VJs in varied venues, from clubs to stadiums.

    26 Resolume Avenue alternatives

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    The user interface during a performance.

    Resolume Avenue Features

    1.  Real time rendering
    2.  Modular System

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    • Resolume Avenue is the most popular Mac alternative to QLab.

    • Resolume Avenue is Paid and ProprietaryQLab is Freemium and Proprietary
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    MadMapper

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    The MadMapper provides a simple and easy tool for video-mapping projections and LED mapping. It removes a lot of the confusion related to this medium, effectively demystifying the process, allowing you, the artist or designer to focus on creating your content, and making the...

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    MadMapper Features

    1.  Support for Apple M1

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    MapMap

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    MapMap is a free and open source video mapping software.

    16 MapMap alternatives

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    • Free • Open Source

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    Discontinued

    On their GitHub : "Unfortunately, we are no longer able to maintain nor provide support for MapMap anymore. The code is provided "as is"."

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    VPT

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    VPT (VideoProjectionTool) is a free multipurpose realtime projection software tool for Mac and Windows created by HC Gilje.

    16 VPT alternatives

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    • Free • Proprietary

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    VPT Features

    1.  Support for MIDI

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    Isadora

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    Isadora is the award winning, interactive media presentation tool that allows you to follow your artistic impulse. Whether you are an artist, designer, performer, or VJ, you can quickly and easily harness the limitless potential of digital media and real-time interactivity with...

    21 Isadora alternatives

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    Example Isadora document (patching enviroment)

    Isadora Features

    1.  Motion Capture
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Built-in video mapper
    4.  Javascript scripting
    5.  Real-time processing
    6.  Multi Channel

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    Comments about Isadora as an Alternative to QLab
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    So flexible. Full creative control.

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    • Isadora is Paid and ProprietaryQLab is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Smode Studio

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    Smode is a real-time 2D/3D creation, compositing and video-mapping engine developed by D/Labs. Everything with Smode is real-time: you can change any parameter at anytime without having to make expensive re-renderings.

    22 Smode Studio alternatives

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  9. HeavyM icon

    HeavyM

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    Add an amazing visual dimension to your events with HeavyM, video mapping software. Download for free, on Mac & Windows.

    23 HeavyM alternatives

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    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • FR flagFrance
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  10. Millumin icon

    Millumin

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    Software to create audiovisuals shows.

    15 Millumin alternatives

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    Millumin Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for Apple M1

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  11. Christie Pandoras Box icon

    Christie Pandoras Box

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    Media Server used for multiscreen media playback, 3D projection mapping and interactive video.

    16 Christie Pandoras Box alternatives

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    Watchout

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    WATCHOUT multi-display software is your fast track to creating spectacular shows. Use WATCHOUT to compose and manage all the different media elements in your show – video, still images, animations, graphics, live feeds, sound – and then play it back on multiple displays.

    17 Watchout alternatives

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    Watchout Features

    1.  Timeline-based

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