QLab Alternatives

QLab is described as 'MacOS software to synchronize audio, video, lights for live shows with multi-user workspaces, projection mapping, timeline of cues, OSC and MIDI protocols' and is a projection mapping app in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to QLab for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best QLab alternative is Show Cue System. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Linux Show Player or Go Button. Other great apps like QLab are Millumin, Christie Pandoras Box, HeavyM and MadMapper.

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QLab alternatives are mainly Projection Mapping Apps, but if you're looking for Theater Show Control Apps or Audio Players you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Windows + Free, Linux, Free, Theater Show Control, Mac and Windows + Soundboard. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to QLab.
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  1. Trigger! icon
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    Trigger Professional Audio & Video Playback Software brings an unparalleled set of features & solutions. Conceived and built by industry professionals, Trigger is the complete solution for broadcast & live performance.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  2. Audio Cues icon
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    Backing tracks on cue for live performance. Backing tracks for musicians, audio designs for theatre, dance, and other live entertainment, sound effects for magicians: all are possible with this simple app.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
     
    • Audio Cues is the most popular Android alternative to QLab.

    • Audio Cues is Freemium and ProprietaryQLab is also Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Wings VIOSO icon
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    Wings VIOSO is a timeline based media server solution co-developed by VIOSO and AV Stumpfl. It features unlimited layers for images and videos as well as for texts, audio and various control elements. Visual objects are manipulated very flexible by position, movement...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Windows alternative to QLab. Playback of theater sound cues, music. Plus version adds playing projections. Also has command cues for OSC and DMX control of external devices and mixers.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. LivePlay icon
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    A free, open-source audio playback system designed for live sound operators who need reliable, flexible cue management. Built with modern web technologies (Electron, Vue 3, Nuxt 3), it runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    11 LivePlay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Visibox icon
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    Visibox allows performers to control video like a musical instrument. Quickly drop in videos, images, or audio files to create immersive stadium-style concert visuals in any cafe, club, or live stream.

    8 Visibox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. MAPIO icon
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    Visution Mapio is a powerful solution for creating projection shows. Unlimited slices will allow you to separate videos to cover any space. You can use multiple projectors to organize panoramic and 3D scenes.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  8. Sound Show icon
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    Soundboard designed for live performances, broadcasts and more. You can also display visuals like images and videos and program sequences to play automatically.

    32 Sound Show alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  9. VPT icon
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    FaçadeSignage is the easy to use projection mapping and media server software that lets you use a PC and one (or more) projectors to “dress” any physical object or architectural structure with digital media.

    14 TABULA FaçadeSignage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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