Ghost Arcade
8.4#1 in projection mapping software$1.99 one-timeFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitGhost Arcade vs Onlyview
What both publish
| Fact | Ghost Arcade | Onlyview |
|---|---|---|
| Mapping | Mapping features include corner and mesh warping, slices, shape masks, soft edge blending, and independently warped multi-display outputs. | It supports photogrammetric preparation, 3D calibration, screen deformation and automated softedge blending. |
| Product | Ghost Arcade is projection mapping and VJ software for loading visual layers, applying effects, mapping them onto surfaces, and performing live. | Onlyview describes itself as media server software for video mapping, playback, generative content, and show control. |
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
Onlyview plans
- Per-output licensePriced on request
- Perpetual license—
- Weekly rental licensePriced on request
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.
Pick Onlyview if…
Onlyview suits teams producing video-mapped shows, LED canvases, or long-term installations that need playback, tracking, and show control. It may also suit operators who want to use their own Linux or Windows machines.