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 Smode Studio.

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QLab alternatives are mainly Theater Show Control Apps, but if you're looking for Projection Mapping Apps or Audio Players you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Windows + Free, Linux, Theater Show Control, Free, 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. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. audioCue3 icon
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    Built by musicians, for musicians – audioCue takes the stress out of live performances by seamlessly managing backing tracks and auto-scrolling lyrics.

    23 audioCue3 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. Sunlite icon
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    The 3rd generation of our DMX control software suite is now available. Sunlite Suite 3 offers exciting new features like: new GUI, new cycle window, new 3D visualizer…

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Simpli Show icon
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    Simpli Show is cue-based live-performance control for macOS. Build your show as an ordered list of cues and trigger images, video, audio, text and shapes across as many screens as you need.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Simpli Show is easier to learn, it's cheap and has all necessary features

    • Simpli Show is Paid and ProprietaryQLab is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Simpli Show is a Theater Show Control QLab is a Projection Mapping App
    • Simpli Show is Privacy focused and LightweightQLab is not according to our users
  5. JustMakeQ icon
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    Free multimedia show control software: audio, video, MIDI, OSC and network cues for live performances.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. nFramed icon
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    Timeline-based media server for macOS: multi-display playback, video walls, projection mapping and show control for installations, corporate events and education.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Free cue playback for school theatre and classroom instruction on show control software — runs in Chrome, works on a locked-down Chromebook, no install required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
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