Fluence
5.3#22 in projection mapping softwaremacOSWindows
VisitFluence vs SurfaBeam Pro
SurfaBeam Pro
7.3#3 in projection mapping softwareFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Fluence | SurfaBeam Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Fluence supports Spout on Windows, Syphon on macOS, and NDI for network video input and output. | The maker documents AirPlay, Chromecast and its SurfaBeam Link receiver as projection or casting options. |
| Purpose | Fluence is a visual performance studio for live VJing, projection mapping, and motion graphics. | SurfaBeam Pro is a projection and video mapping app for aligning visuals onto real-world surfaces using a phone, tablet or PC. |
Fluence plans
- Perpetual License—
SurfaBeam Pro plans
- FreeFree
- Personal (Windows direct installer)$3.99 a month
- Personal (Windows direct installer)$39.99 a year
- Commercial (Windows direct installer)$499 a year
- Pro (Steam DLC)—
- Pro (Apple App Store and Google Play)—
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 SurfaBeam Pro if…
SurfaBeam Pro may suit digital artists, creators, event professionals, DJs, retail brands, and homeowners who want to map visuals onto surfaces. Its one-output limit is relevant for anyone planning a projection setup.