Map Club
6.3#12 in projection mapping softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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SurfaBeam Pro
7.3#3 in projection mapping softwareFrom $39.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Map Club | SurfaBeam Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | DMX control, MIDI mapping, Syphon/Spout sharing, and audio reactivity are listed as coming soon. | The maker documents AirPlay, Chromecast and its SurfaBeam Link receiver as projection or casting options. |
| Intended users | The maker describes it as a free tool for artists, students, educators, and hobbyists to experiment with projection mapping. | The maker says it builds the tool for digital artists, creators and event professionals, and names DJs, retail brands, homeowners and digital artists as use cases. |
Map Club plans
- FreeFree
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 Map Club if…
Map Club suits artists, students, educators, and hobbyists experimenting with projection mapping. It can also be used for personal, commercial, and client projects without attribution.
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.