Disguise Designer
7.1#2 in virtual production softwareFrom $1,500 a yearFree planWebmacOSWindows
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Ghost Arcade
8.4#1 in projection mapping software$1.99 one-timeFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Disguise Designer | Ghost Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Mapping | Designer maps content onto complex surfaces and supports shaped LED screens, projectors, UV mapping, dynamic blends, and large projection canvases. | Mapping features include corner and mesh warping, slices, shape masks, soft edge blending, and independently warped multi-display outputs. |
| Support | Disguise directs technical questions to [email protected] and lists technical support phone numbers for the UK, US, and Hong Kong. | The site links to a community forum, contact page, and Ko-fi support, and describes its open-source guide as usually replying instantly. |
Disguise Designer plans
- Designer StarterFree
- Designer Pro$159 a month
- Designer Pro$1,500 a year
Ghost Arcade plans
- Desktop app (Ghost Arcade 2.0.16 and legacy 1.9)Free
- Ghost Arcade desktopFree
- Ghost Arcade iPhone/iPad$1.99, paid once
- iPhone and iPad app$1.99, paid once
Pick Disguise Designer if…
Designer suits production teams planning and preparing mapped visual content, from previews and technical checks to live show programming. Starter fits learning, training, testing, and development without a server connection; Pro is for production work and collaboration.
Pick Ghost Arcade if…
Ghost Arcade suits VJs and projection artists who need surface mapping, show rehearsal tools, and live visual controls. Its iPhone and iPad app may also suit performers seeking mobile clip launching and touch effects.