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Modul8 vs Map Club

Compare Modul8 and Map Club. Discover why Map Club's free, web-based approach beats Modul8's €299 price and Mac-only limitation.

Modul8 is a VJ and projection mapping tool, but at €299 and Mac-only, it's out of reach for many creators. Here's how Map Club compares.

Feature
Modul8
Map Club
Price
€299 (~$325)
Free forever
Platform
Mac only
Any device with browser
Installation
Desktop app required
No installation needed
Built-in Shaders
Focus on video/effects
23 shaders included
Organization
VJ-focused layers
Frames for hierarchy
Updates
Manual installation
Automatic updates

The Price Difference

Modul8: €299 (approximately $325) Map Club: Free forever

€299 could fund an entire art installation or buy equipment. With Map Club, you keep that money for your creative work.

Mac-Only Limitation

Modul8 only works on Mac. If you have Windows, Linux, or a Chromebook, you're out of luck. Map Club works on every platform—Mac, Windows, Linux, Chromebooks, tablets. Use whatever device you have.

Installation Hassle

Modul8 requires downloading, installing, and configuring desktop software. Map Club runs instantly in your browser. No installation, no system permissions, no waiting.

Built-in Shaders

Modul8 focuses on video playback and effects. Map Club includes 23 animated shaders built right in—Mesh Gradient, Water, Liquid Metal, Voronoi, Metaballs, God Rays, Swirl, Spiral, Waves, and more. All free, all ready to use.

Organization with Frames

Modul8's layer management works for VJing, but can get messy with complex mapping projects. Map Club's Frames feature lets you organize surfaces hierarchically, keeping even the most complex mappings clean and manageable.

Always Up to Date

With Modul8, you manually download and install updates. Map Club updates automatically—every time you open it, you get the latest features and improvements. No hassle, no downtime.

Web-Based Flexibility

Modul8 is desktop software—you're tied to one Mac. Map Club is web-based, so you can:

  • Start a project on your laptop
  • Continue on a tablet
  • Present from any device
  • Share projects easily (no software installation needed)

The Bottom Line

Modul8 is solid for VJing and live performance, but it's expensive, Mac-only, and requires installation. For projection mapping, Map Club delivers the core features you need—for free, in your browser, on any device.

Why spend €299 when you can start creating today at map.club?

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