Ghost Arcade
8.4#1 in projection mapping software$1.99 one-timeFree planiOSWebAPILinux
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Screenberry
6.5#10 in projection mapping softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Ghost Arcade | Screenberry |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Official pages list Ableton Link, Syphon, Spout, NDI, WLED, Art-Net, sACN, DMX input and PJLink projector control. | The product overview lists native TouchDesigner and Notch support, Unity and Unreal integration via Spout, and GLSL and ISF shader support. |
| Product | Ghost Arcade is projection mapping and VJ software for loading visual layers, applying effects, mapping them onto surfaces, and performing live. | Screenberry is a media server for real-time multi-screen playback in venues and productions including planetariums, galleries, virtual production studios, interactive installations, and live events. |
| Security and privacy | The iOS app says it collects no data, does not upload camera or depth inputs to Ghost Arcade servers and has no advertising or third-party analytics. | Front Pictures says it does not sell personal information, but may share it with distributors and partners, and users may request access, correction, or deletion. |
| Support | The site links to a community forum, contact page, and Ko-fi support, and describes its open-source guide as usually replying instantly. | The company provides a support email for activation issues and directs users to contact its team for product, service, or sales inquiries. |
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
Screenberry plans
- Non-CommercialFree
- Screenberry LitePriced on request
- Screenberry ProPriced 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 Screenberry if…
Screenberry is presented for fulldome and planetarium work, live events, media installations, 3D mapping, exhibitions, galleries, TV, and cinema. Its free license is limited to non-paying uses such as personal, learning, or evaluation work.