Adobe After Effects

This is arguably the gold standard for the Residential Projection Mappers. The sheer potential of this software is breathtaking. It is widely used and supported. Because of this, there are many tutorials and plugins available to create new and different effects. 

Pros  - Seemingly Limitless
          - Many tutorials and Plugins

Cons  - Very Steep Learning Curve!
            - Monthly Cost (Hard to Justify)

Monthly

$21 USD /mo

Education Bundle for $19 USD / mo

Davinci Resolve

This is a FREE alternative to Adobe After Effects. DaVinci is very well received in the video editing market. It is a bit friendlier than After Effects to learn. However, there is not as many tutorials, plugins as AE. This software includes Video, Color, Effects and Audio editing options. There is a paid option that adds a special "Neural Engine", 3D tools, extra FX filters and a few other odds and ends.

FREE or One Time

FREE or
$295 USD (Studio Edition)

Hit Film

Here is yet another great FREE alternative to Adobe After Effects. It has video editing options, VFX tools, Chroma Keying, masking, etc.. There is a paid option that has more options including 3D tools, and over 900 VFX presets.

Pros  - FREE!
           - Built in Virtual FX Options

FREE or One Time

FREE or 
$349 USD (Pro Edition)

Mad Mapper

This is a professional mapping software option. It also comes with the professional price tag. This is great for multiple projectors and having a software option that can drive directly from the laptop/computer. It also works with DMX, MIDI, ect. There is built in masking effects and mesh working. An interesting option is the ability to input live video.

Pros  - Professional Mapping
          - Multiple Projectors

Cons  - Limited in FX
            - Price

One Time

$479 USD

Resolume

This is a professional VJ software option. Yes, you can projection map with it and use multiple projectors. No, it is not a video editor or have any real FX options. There are many better options that fit the needs of a projection mapper.

Pros  - If you are a VJ. You can use this on your house.

Cons  - Not enough options for a projection mapper.

One Time

799 EURO!

Luxedo

This is a good low effort solution. It comes with the purchase of the projector. The projector is in a weatherproof housing. It also has a built in scanner that will scan the property so you can create your show right away. It is a visual drag and drop. The software is very limited compared to other video editing options.

Pros  - One stop shop
          - Weatherproof projector and scanner

Cons  - Software Limitations compared to others 

"Free" with Projector

$2,500+ USD 
(Projector kit)

Heavy M

HeavyM is a very good balanced professional video mapping software option. It is easy to draw out your map and add visual effects. The warping tool makes it easy to quickly adjust your map if your placement is off. It has multiple projector features built in. There are multiple versions available. The live version is a great lower cost option.

Pros  - Multiple Projectors
          - Warp tool to match mapping changes

Cons  - limited in custom created visual effects
            - Price

One Time or Monthly

$29 or $59 USD / mo
or lifetime
$299 or $599 USD