Fluence
5.3#22 in projection mapping softwaremacOSWindows
VisitFluence vs Ghost Arcade
Ghost Arcade
8.4#1 in projection mapping software$1.99 one-timeFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Fluence | Ghost Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Fluence supports Spout on Windows, Syphon on macOS, and NDI for network video input and output. | Official pages list Ableton Link, Syphon, Spout, NDI, WLED, Art-Net, sACN, DMX input and PJLink projector control. |
| Projection mapping | Output features include multiple displays, mapped slices, warping grids, and edge blending for overlapping projectors. | It provides corner, mesh and per-element warping, masks, slices, edge blending and independently configured projector outputs. |
Fluence plans
- Perpetual License—
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 Fluence if…
Fluence suits VJs and motion-graphics creators who need live clip control, projection mapping or layered composition. It may also fit workflows that use MIDI, OSC, NDI, shaders or external clips and effects.
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.