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8th Wall vs HubSpot CRM

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8th Wall

AR/VR & Metaverse

WebAR platform for browser-based AR experiences

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HubSpot CRM logo

HubSpot CRM

Remote Work

Free CRM for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 8th Wall platform shutdown as of February 2026, with hosted services ending; HubSpot CRM starter tier starts at 15 USD per month per seat and Enterprise features like single sign-on require the 75 USD per month per seat tier
  • They diverge on capability: 8th Wall covers SLAM tracking, HubSpot CRM covers Contact management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 8th Wall and HubSpot CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where 8th Wall and HubSpot CRM differ
Attribute8th WallHubSpot CRM
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb (WebXR), Mobile browsers, Open source (local deployment)Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android
CategoryAR/VR & MetaverseRemote Work
Founded20162006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 8th Wall

  • SLAM tracking
  • Image targets
  • Face effects
  • World tracking
  • Three.js
  • A-Frame
  • Babylon.js
  • PlayCanvas

Only in HubSpot CRM

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Email
  • Reporting
  • Automation
  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

8th Wall

  • VR Gamingnot HubSpot CRM
  • AR Marketingnot HubSpot CRM
  • Virtual Trainingnot HubSpot CRM
  • 3D Visualizationnot HubSpot CRM
  • Immersive Experiencesnot HubSpot CRM

HubSpot CRM

  • Video Conferencingnot 8th Wall
  • Team Collaborationnot 8th Wall
  • Project Managementnot 8th Wall

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

8th Wall

  • Platform shutdown as of February 2026, with hosted services ending
  • WebAR performance limitations compared to native app AR experiences
  • Requires internet connection for all AR experiences to function
  • Limited browser support; Firefox and Safari do not support WebXR on desktop and mobile

HubSpot CRM

  • Starter tier starts at 15 USD per month per seat and Enterprise features like single sign-on require the 75 USD per month per seat tier

Pricing, plan by plan

8th Wall

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the 8th Wall review.

HubSpot CRM

Free
  • FreeFree
    • CRM
    • Landing pages
    • Email
  • Starter$50/month
    • Email campaigns
    • Advanced features
    • Support
  • Professional$800/month
    • Advanced automation
    • Custom integration
    • Support

Which should you pick?

Choose 8th Wall if

  • You need slam tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web (WebXR), Mobile browsers, Open source (local deployment).
  • You also want image targets.
8th Wall review

Choose HubSpot CRM if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.
HubSpot CRM review

Questions people ask

Is 8th Wall or HubSpot CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. 8th Wall starts at Free and HubSpot CRM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 8th Wall or HubSpot CRM?
8th Wall starts at Free and HubSpot CRM at Free.
Does 8th Wall or HubSpot CRM run on more platforms?
8th Wall runs on Web (WebXR), Mobile browsers, Open source (local deployment). HubSpot CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
Can I use 8th Wall for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is 8th Wall best used for?
8th Wall is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what HubSpot CRM is typically brought in for.
What can 8th Wall do that HubSpot CRM cannot?
8th Wall covers SLAM tracking, Image targets, Face effects, World tracking. HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Email, Reporting. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

8th Wall: What is 8th Wall and how does it work?

8th Wall was a WebAR platform enabling AR experiences in web browsers without native app installation. As of February 2026, it transitioned to open source at 8thwall.org with free MIT-licensed technology.

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8th Wall: Is 8th Wall still available?

The paid hosted platform shut down February 28, 2026. The core technology was released as open source at 8thwall.org. Existing published projects remain online until February 28, 2027, when all hosted content will be permanently deleted.

Source
8th Wall: What licensing is available for 8th Wall?

8th Wall is now released under the MIT open source license at no cost for commercial use. Previously, commercial licensing started at $700 per month per project.

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