Stop paying every month
A Blackout console costs between $299.90 and $1,499.90 a year. Lumographe Early costs nothing while it is in early access.
- No card, no trial countdown.
- Offers for the official version will be announced on lumographe.com.
Blackout alternative
Lumographe vs Blackout
Blackout is a subscription iPad lighting console. Lumographe is a French iPad and iPhone DMX console, built by a gaffer, that goes from the lighting plot to Art-Net or sACN output. Its early access, Lumographe Early, is free.
Prices checked on October 25, 2026 on the official Blackout pricing page. Lumographe Early is free while it is in early access (beta); offers for the official version are coming.
Blackout vs Lumographe at a glance
| Criterion | Blackout | Lumographe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Subscription only: Core $24.99/mo (2 universes), Advanced $49.99/mo (8), Pro $83.33/mo (32, 3-month minimum), Command $124.99/mo (uncapped). | Free during early access (Lumographe Early). |
| Yearly cost | $299.90 to $1,499.90 a year. | $0 today. |
| Trial | Two weeks of the Command plan, no card up front. | No trial needed: the whole early access app is free. |
| Devices | iPad (iPadOS 18 or later). | iPad and iPhone, the crew joining from iPhones over the local network. |
| Output | sACN and Art-Net 4 with per-universe routing. | Art-Net or sACN to a node over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, up to 256 universes, with a DMX simulator. |
| Made by | Blackout Lighting Console Inc. | Côme Nolo, gaffer and lighting designer, in France. |
Why switch to Lumographe
Universes are not a pricing tier
On Blackout, the number of universes depends on the plan. Lumographe Early outputs up to 256 universes of Art-Net or sACN.
- A DMX simulator shows all 512 channels of each universe without hardware.
One project from plot to DMX
Draw the plot, patch from the catalog, check the light in 3D, write scenes and effects, then send DMX.
- RDM Autopatch, GDTF import, DMX mode builder.
- Scenes, A/B crossfader, FX Builder, timelines, pixel mapping.
When to keep Blackout
If your shows are already built in Blackout and its cue workflow suits you, the subscription can be worth it. Lumographe is the free alternative to try next to it.
Official sources checked
Blackout prices, plans and trial come from the official Blackout pricing page and App Store listing, checked on October 25, 2026. Lumographe details come from lumographe.com.
FAQ
Is there a cheaper alternative to Blackout?
Yes. Lumographe Early, the early access of Lumographe, is free. Blackout plans cost $24.99 to $124.99 a month (prices checked October 25, 2026).
Is there a free alternative to Blackout for iPad?
Lumographe Early is free on the App Store during early access. It is a DMX lighting console for iPad and iPhone with Art-Net and sACN output.
How many universes does Lumographe output?
Up to 256 universes of Art-Net or sACN, to a node on the local network over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Does Lumographe run on iPhone?
Yes. Lumographe runs on iPad and iPhone; iPhones can join the console iPad project over the local network.