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8th Wall vs MeetinVR

8th Wall logo

8th Wall

AR VR

WebAR platform for browser-based AR experiences

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MeetinVR logo

MeetinVR

AR VR

Premium VR meetings for business

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; MeetinVR the free Guest and Trial tiers add a watermark to sessions; removing it requires the Pro plan
  • They diverge on capability: 8th Wall covers SLAM tracking, MeetinVR covers VR meetings.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 8th Wall and MeetinVR differ
Attribute8th WallMeetinVR
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb (WebXR), Mobile browsers, Open source (local deployment)Vr, Pc, Quest
Founded20162017

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

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 MeetinVR

  • VR meetings
  • Whiteboarding
  • Presentation tools
  • Recording
  • Calendar sync
  • Cloud storage
  • Enterprise SSO
  • Vr support

What people use each for

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

8th Wall

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

MeetinVR

  • Holding team meetings and workshops in virtual realitynot 8th Wall
  • Collaborative whiteboarding and sticky notes in a shared VR roomnot 8th Wall
  • Reviewing 3D models and 360 content with remote colleaguesnot 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

MeetinVR

  • The free Guest and Trial tiers add a watermark to sessions; removing it requires the Pro plan
  • Pro is priced per user at EUR 10 per week, EUR 35 per month or EUR 350 per year
  • Meetings are capped at up to 32 users
  • Uploading and using your own images, videos, documents, 360 and 3D files requires an account rather than guest access
  • A VR headset is required to join meetings in VR

Pricing, plan by plan

8th Wall

Free

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

MeetinVR

Free
  • GuestFree
    • VR meeting access
    • Preset avatars
    • Public rooms
  • TrialFree
    • Web dashboard
    • Custom avatars
    • Moderator panel
  • Pro$35/month
    • Up to 32 users per meeting
    • No watermark
    • Role-based permissions

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 MeetinVR if

  • You need vr meetings.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
  • You also want whiteboarding.
MeetinVR review

Questions people ask

Is 8th Wall or MeetinVR better?
Neither clearly leads. 8th Wall starts at Free and MeetinVR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 8th Wall or MeetinVR?
8th Wall starts at Free and MeetinVR at Free.
Does 8th Wall or MeetinVR run on more platforms?
8th Wall runs on Web (WebXR), Mobile browsers, Open source (local deployment). MeetinVR runs on Vr, Pc, Quest.
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 MeetinVR is typically brought in for.
What can 8th Wall do that MeetinVR cannot?
8th Wall covers SLAM tracking, Image targets, Face effects, World tracking. MeetinVR covers VR meetings, Whiteboarding, Presentation tools, Recording.

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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MeetinVR: What payment options does MeetinVR Pro offer?

MeetinVR Pro offers flexible billing options: 10 euros per week, 35 euros per month, or 350 euros per year per user. Users can upgrade or downgrade their plan at any time.

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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.

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MeetinVR: Can I use MeetinVR for free?

Yes, MeetinVR offers two free tiers. The Guest tier requires no sign-up and includes basic VR meeting features. The Trial tier is available after sign-up and adds web dashboard access and custom avatars. Both free tiers display watermarks on meetings.

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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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