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8th Wall vs vSpatial

8th Wall logo

8th Wall

AR VR

WebAR platform for browser-based AR experiences

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
vSpatial logo

vSpatial

AR VR

VR workspace for remote productivity

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only 8th Wall has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 8th Wall platform shutdown as of February 2026, with hosted services ending; vSpatial the free Remote tier limits sessions to 45 minutes before reconnecting
  • They diverge on capability: 8th Wall covers SLAM tracking, vSpatial covers Virtual monitors.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 8th Wall and vSpatial differ
Attribute8th WallvSpatial
Starting priceFree$10/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb (WebXR), Mobile browsers, Open source (local deployment)Vr, Pc, Quest

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR VR), founded (2016).

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 vSpatial

  • Virtual monitors
  • Desktop streaming
  • Collaboration rooms
  • Spatial audio
  • Windows desktop
  • Video conferencing
  • Cloud storage
  • Vr support

What people use each for

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

8th Wall

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

vSpatial

  • Working on remote desktops inside a VR headsetnot 8th Wall
  • Adding virtual monitors around a single physical machinenot 8th Wall
  • Accessing a work PC from a browser or headsetnot 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

vSpatial

  • The free Remote tier limits sessions to 45 minutes before reconnecting
  • The free tier allows only 1 remote, 1 simultaneous remote session and 1 virtual monitor
  • Free users see only their physical monitors and cannot add virtual monitors
  • The free tier is not licensed for business use
  • Remote Pro is $20 per year and is described as an introductory price
  • Remote Pro caps virtual monitors at up to 4
  • Supported remote machines require Windows 10 version 1809 or newer, Windows 11, or macOS 13 and newer
  • Collaboration and screen control sharing are listed as coming soon

Pricing, plan by plan

8th Wall

Free

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

vSpatial

$10/month
  • Pro$10/month
    • Virtual monitors
    • Collaboration
    • Cloud sync

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 vSpatial if

  • You need virtual monitors.
  • You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
  • You also want desktop streaming.
vSpatial review

Questions people ask

Is 8th Wall or vSpatial better?
Neither clearly leads. 8th Wall starts at Free and vSpatial at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 8th Wall or vSpatial?
8th Wall has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for 8th Wall and $10/month for vSpatial.
Does 8th Wall or vSpatial run on more platforms?
8th Wall runs on Web (WebXR), Mobile browsers, Open source (local deployment). vSpatial runs on Vr, Pc, Quest.
Can I use 8th Wall for free?
Yes. 8th Wall has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. vSpatial starts at $10/month.
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 vSpatial is typically brought in for.
What can 8th Wall do that vSpatial cannot?
8th Wall covers SLAM tracking, Image targets, Face effects, World tracking. vSpatial covers Virtual monitors, Desktop streaming, Collaboration rooms, Spatial audio.

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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vSpatial: What authentication method does vSpatial use for account security?

vSpatial uses "password-less" authentication via "2FA and globally accepted OpenID Connect Standards" rather than traditional passwords for enhanced safety.

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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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vSpatial: How is my data encrypted when using vSpatial?

The platform employs "TLS, PKE, WebRTC encryption standards" to ensure "nothing traverses the network unencrypted" across all network communications.

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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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vSpatial: Is there a self-hosted option available for privacy-conscious businesses?

Yes, vSpatial offers businesses the ability to "self-host your own vSpatial XR Cloud" as an alternative to traditional cloud-based service models.

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vSpatial: What is the cost to get started with vSpatial?

vSpatial offers a free tier to begin using the service immediately. Visit the pricing page for details on paid tier options and features.

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