Relackout

Best ETC Eos / ETCnomad alternatives in 2026

Explore alternatives to ETC Eos / ETCnomad, starting with Relackout, and compare their strengths.

  1. Our first choice

    1. Relackout

    • Run Relackout on Linux as well as macOS and Windows.
    • Test real DMX output during Relackout's 14-day trial without buying an ETCnomad key.
    • Maintain separate venue Workspaces rather than opening archived show files.
    • Choose monthly, yearly or lifetime licensing in Relackout, with a 14-day free trial.
    Relackout vs ETC Eos / ETCnomad

  2. 2. Avolites Titan PC / Titan One

    Windows console software with hardware licensing and Titan show compatibility.

    OSC control
    Not supported

    OSC omitted from Titan 19's complete external-trigger protocol list

    [8]
    Art-Net output
    Add-on required

    Requires licensed Avolites hardware

    [1] [2]
    sACN (E1.31) output
    Add-on required

    T1/AvoKey hardware unlock

    [2]
    Compare with Avolites Titan PC / Titan One

  3. 3. ChamSys MagicQ PC

    Console-style lighting control with free network output, integrated visualization and a ChamSys hardware ecosystem.

    Sound-reactive lighting
    Add-on required

    Qualifying ChamSys hardware unlocks PC audio input

    [7] [2]
    Phone/tablet remote
    Add-on required

    Core mode hardware required; iOS/Android remote app

    [12] [1]
    MIDI control & feedback
    Add-on required

    Unlocked mode hardware enables third-party MIDI interfaces

    [2]
    Compare with ChamSys MagicQ PC

  4. 4. grandMA3 onPC

    The grandMA3 console environment on Windows and macOS, with free programming and MA hardware unlocking live output.

    Art-Net output
    Add-on required

    MA onPC hardware required to unlock output

    [1] [4]
    sACN (E1.31) output
    Add-on required

    MA onPC hardware required to unlock output

    [1] [4]
    USB DMX interfaces
    Add-on required

    MA USB-connected output hardware, including onPC DMX-key

    [2]
    Compare with grandMA3 onPC

  5. 5. Hog 4 PC

    Legacy Windows console software for Hog 4 shows and hardware.

    Art-Net output
    Add-on required

    Requires output-unlocking Hog hardware or ETCnomad key

    [2]
    sACN (E1.31) output
    Add-on required

    Requires output-unlocking Hog hardware or ETCnomad key

    [2]
    USB DMX interfaces
    Add-on required

    USB Widgets, or Gadget II with ETCnomad key

    [2]
    Compare with Hog 4 PC

  6. 6. ONYX

    Windows lighting control with NX console integration, DyLOS pixel processing and free network output with hardware unlocks.

    Show timeline with audio
    Add-on required

    External timecode drives cues; NOVA hardware unlock or higher required

    [20] [1]
    3D stage preview
    Add-on required

    Separate Capture visualizer connects over Art-Net or sACN

    [15]
    Phone/tablet remote
    Add-on required

    TouchOSC app plus an OSC-unlocking ONYX hardware tier

    [11] [1]
    Compare with ONYX

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