Free and open source. Pro when you need it.
Start with the open-source Community edition — free forever, AGPL-licensed, no signup, no watermark. Upgrade to Pro for the live-performance + AI surfaces (dual-deck VJ, X-fader matrix, macros, snapshots, AI generation, Spout/Syphon).
Community
Free forever. Source on GitHub.
- Full projection mapping (quad + mesh warp)
- 11 layer types · 50+ effects
- Single-deck VJ clip launcher
- Mobile companion (iPad / phone)
- MIDI control + MIDI Learn
- Recording (MP4 / WebM)
- Cloud Shader Library + ISF playground
- Audio reactivity (FFT + onsets)
- No watermark · no signup · AGPL-3.0
- Win · macOS · Linux · open source
- Read more about Community →
Pro Monthly
Subscribe. Cancel any time.
- Everything in Community, plus:
- Dual-deck VJ + A/B crossfader
- 10 transitions × 9 blend modes
- Macros effect-bank (8 wet/dry knobs)
- Snapshots (16-slot scene bank)
- Quantized launching + MIDI clock
- Spout / Syphon texture sharing
- AI shader + video generation
- 2 machine activations
Pro Lifetime
One payment. Yours forever.
- One-time $399 — pay once, own forever
- Lifetime updates — every future release
- Everything in Pro Monthly
- Dual-deck VJ + crossfader
- Macros + snapshots + MIDI clock
- AI generation + Spout/Syphon
- iPad / phone mobile companion
- 2 machine activations
- Yours forever — no subscription, no expiry
Want to try the Pro features before committing? Grab the free Pro demo — all features unlocked, watermarked output. Use it to evaluate dual-deck, macros, snapshots, AI generation, and Spout/Syphon. Upgrade any time to remove the watermark.
Pro users: bring your own API key (Gemini, Claude) for unlimited AI generation
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Common questions
Monthly vs Lifetime — which should I pick?
Monthly if you want to try it for a tour or a single project. Lifetime if you know you'll keep using it — pays for itself in ~21 months.
What's included in Lifetime?
Full software, all 310+ shaders, all current and future updates, no expiry. One-time payment, yours forever.
What happens when I cancel monthly?
The software stops working at the end of your billing period. Your projects, presets, and mappings stay on your machine — re-subscribe any time and they're right where you left them.
Do you offer education discounts?
Yes — email enterprise@ghostarcade.live with your school or institution and we'll set you up.
Can I use Ghost Arcade offline?
Yes. After activation it works fully offline with a 30-day grace period between online checks.
How does the affiliate program work?
Earn 20% recurring commission on every subscriber you refer. Sign up at ghostarcade.live/affiliate.
Mac · Windows · Linux • AGPL-3.0 • No signup • No watermark
Need Pro features? Try the watermarked Pro demo first, then upgrade when you're ready.