Smode Studio AlternativesProjection Mapping Apps like Smode Studio

Smode Studio is described as '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' and is a projection mapping app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Smode Studio for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Smode Studio alternative is Tooll3, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Smode Studio are Resolume Avenue, QLab, Vuo and MadMapper.

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  1. Tooll3 icon
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    Tooll is an open-source solution for creating interactive 3d content and animations. It combines the best aspects of animation, compositing, and coding into a lightweight and intuitive UI. Your designs can be shared as executable or rendered to movies.

    10 Tooll3 alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Node Based
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  GPU Acceleration
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Colour Grading
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Support for 4K
    10.  Support for Layers

    Tooll3 VS Smode Studio

     
    • Tooll3 is the most popular Windows alternative to Smode Studio.

    • Tooll3 is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Smode Studio.

    • Tooll3 is Free and Open SourceSmode Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Tooll3 is LightweightSmode Studio is not according to our users
  2. Resolume Avenue icon
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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.

    27 Resolume Avenue alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Resolume Avenue Features

    1.  Real time rendering
    2.  Modular System

    Resolume Avenue VS Smode Studio

     
    • Resolume Avenue is the most popular Mac alternative to Smode Studio.

    • Resolume Avenue is the most popular commercial alternative to Smode Studio.

    • Resolume Avenue is Paid and ProprietarySmode Studio is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. QLab icon
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    In-depth macOS software that integrates and synchronizes audio, video, and lighting for stage events, utilizing multi-user workspaces, intricate projections, and timeline cue control. Boasts powerful routing and effects features with support for OSC, MIDI protocols and features efficient collaboration tools.

    28 QLab alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    QLab Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Watch Videos Together
    5.  Multi Channel
    6.  OSC Remote
    7.  Video playback
    8.  Lights

    QLab VS Smode Studio

     
  4. Vuo icon
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    Vuo lets media creators make interactive animations, exhibits, performances, and professional-grade media projects by connecting up simple building blocks. Media creators can use these blocks to manipulate audio input, images, layers, videos, and 2D + 3D graphics, as well as...

    25 Vuo alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Top Vuo Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Node Based
    3.  Command line interface
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Colour Grading
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Support for MIDI
    12.  Portable

    Vuo VS Smode Studio

     
  5. MadMapper icon
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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...

    16 MadMapper alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    MadMapper Features

    1.  Support for Apple M1

    MadMapper VS Smode Studio

     
  6. PopcornFX icon
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    A suite of tools dedicated to real-time visual effects creation, along with ready-to-run mainstream game engine integrations and a runtime simulation framework for custom integration.

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    PopcornFX Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Node Based
    4.  3D Renderer
    5. Unity icon  Unity Integration
    6. Unreal Engine icon  Unreal Engine Integration

    PopcornFX VS Smode Studio

     
    • PopcornFX is the most popular Linux alternative to Smode Studio.

    • PopcornFX is Free Personal and ProprietarySmode Studio is Paid and Proprietary
  7. TouchDesigner icon
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    TouchDesigner is a complete authoring tool for building interactive 3D art, visualizations, prototypes and UIs. Derivative makes and supports TouchDesigner and offers their services to do custom production using TouchDesigner.

    33 TouchDesigner alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    TouchDesigner Features

    1.  Node Based
    2.  Interactive Visualization

    TouchDesigner VS Smode Studio

     
  8. MapMap icon
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    MapMap is a free and open source video mapping software.

    16 MapMap alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

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

    MapMap VS Smode Studio

     
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    Audio library, Unlimited Playlists, Hotkeys in 4 banks. OnCue lets you easy plan and play out any sound on a given event.

    25 OnCue - Audio Event Controller alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    OnCue - Audio Event Controller Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Event management
    5.  Live Broadcasting

    OnCue - Audio Event Controller VS Smode Studio

     
    • OnCue - Audio Event Controller is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Smode Studio.

    • OnCue - Audio Event Controller is Freemium and ProprietarySmode Studio is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Coollab icon
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    Coollab's main goal is to be as intuitive and easy to use as possible. Effects are high-level and they just work out of the box! You don't need to know any math or programming to make your own very cool effects!

    10 Coollab alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Node Based
    4.  Hardware Accelerated
    5.  Live Preview
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Support for MIDI
    8.  Procedural Modeling
    9.  Non Destructive Editing
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Image Processing
    12.  Visual Programming

    Coollab VS Smode Studio

     
  11. 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

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    VPT Features

    1.  Support for MIDI

    VPT VS Smode Studio

     
  12. Isadora icon
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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

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Isadora Features

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

    Isadora VS Smode Studio

     
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