Why Map Club is Free (And Always Will Be)
Learn about our mission to democratize projection mapping and why we're committed to keeping Map Club free forever. No catch, no hidden costs.
The Problem
Projection mapping is an incredible art form. It transforms ordinary surfaces into dynamic canvases, creates immersive experiences, and pushes the boundaries of visual storytelling.
But there's a problem: the tools to create projection mapping have always been expensive.
- MadMapper costs $349
- Resolume costs $299
- Other professional tools require similar investments
For students, hobbyists, educators, and emerging artists, this creates an unnecessary barrier to entry. You shouldn't need to spend hundreds of dollars just to experiment with projection mapping.
Our Solution
That's why we built Map Club as a completely free, browser-based projection mapping tool.
- ✓ No download required
- ✓ No subscription fees
- ✓ No watermarks on output
- ✓ No hidden costs
- ✓ No catch
How We Keep It Free
You might be wondering: "How can this be free? What's the catch?" The answer is simple: there is no catch. Here's how we do it:
1. Browser-Based Architecture
By running entirely in your web browser, we eliminate the need for expensive server infrastructure, distribution costs, and app store fees. You just open map.club and start creating.
2. Local Storage
Your projects are saved locally in your browser using IndexedDB. This means we don't need to pay for cloud storage or database servers. Your data stays on your device, private and secure.
3. Efficient Design
We focus on core features that matter for projection mapping, avoiding bloat and keeping the tool fast, lightweight, and easy to maintain.
4. Passion Project
Map Club is built by creators who believe in the mission. We're not driven by venture capital or profit pressure. We're driven by the desire to make projection mapping accessible to everyone.
Who Benefits
By making Map Club free, we're opening up projection mapping to:
- Students learning visual arts and creative technology
- Educators teaching projection mapping without expensive licenses
- Hobbyists experimenting with projection at home
- Artists creating installations on limited budgets
- Event designers prototyping ideas before investing in paid tools
- Anyone curious about projection mapping who wants to try it
The Impact We Want to Make
We believe that when creative tools are accessible, amazing things happen:
- More people discover their creative potential
- Students learn without financial barriers
- Artists experiment freely without risk
- The projection mapping community grows
- New ideas and techniques emerge
By removing the $300+ price tag, we're not just saving people money—we're removing a barrier that prevents people from even trying projection mapping in the first place.
Join Us
Map Club is more than just free software—it's a movement to democratize creative tools. We're building a community of creators who believe that art and technology should be accessible to everyone.
Whether you're a student, artist, educator, or just curious about projection mapping, we invite you to join us. Start creating, share your work, and help us spread the word that projection mapping doesn't have to be expensive.
Have questions about why Map Club is free? Want to share your story of how free tools helped you? We'd love to hear from you.