Software · head to head
A-Frame vs Frame VR
The short version
- They diverge on capability: A-Frame covers Declarative HTML, Frame VR covers Browser-based VR.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which A-Frame and Frame VR actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 A-Frame
- Declarative HTML
- Entity-component system
- WebXR support
- Cross-platform
- Three.js
- AR.js
- Physics engines
- Networking
Only in Frame VR
- Browser-based VR
- 3D presentations
- Collaboration
- Events
- 3D model import
- Screen sharing
- Streaming
- Vr support
Both cover
- Webvr support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
A-Frame
- Virtual reality web experiencesnot Frame VR
- Augmented reality applicationsnot Frame VR
- 3D web visualisationsnot Frame VR
- Interactive 3D content for web browsersnot Frame VR
Frame VR
- VR Gamingnot A-Frame
- AR Marketingnot A-Frame
- Virtual Trainingnot A-Frame
- 3D Visualizationnot A-Frame
- Immersive Experiencesnot A-Frame
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
A-Frame
- Requires WebXR-capable browser; not supported on older browsers or devices without WebXR implementation
Frame VR
Nothing recorded yet. See the Frame VR review.
Pricing, plan by plan
A-Frame
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the A-Frame review.
Frame VR
Free- FreeFree
- 1 frame
- 10 visitors
- Basic features
Which should you pick?
Choose A-Frame if
- You need declarative html.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web (via WebXR), VR headsets, AR-capable mobile devices.
- You also want entity-component system.
Choose Frame VR if
- You need browser-based vr.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile.
- You also want 3d presentations.
Questions people ask
- Is A-Frame or Frame VR better?
- Neither clearly leads. A-Frame starts at Free and Frame VR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, A-Frame or Frame VR?
- A-Frame starts at Free and Frame VR at Free.
- Does A-Frame or Frame VR run on more platforms?
- A-Frame runs on Web (via WebXR), VR headsets, AR-capable mobile devices. Frame VR runs on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile.
- Can I use A-Frame for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is A-Frame best used for?
- A-Frame is most often used for virtual reality web experiences, augmented reality applications, 3d web visualisations, interactive 3d content for web browsers. Of those, virtual reality web experiences and augmented reality applications are not what Frame VR is typically brought in for.
- What can A-Frame do that Frame VR cannot?
- A-Frame covers Declarative HTML, Entity-component system, WebXR support, Cross-platform. Frame VR covers Browser-based VR, 3D presentations, Collaboration, Events. Both handle Webvr support, Web support.