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A-Frame vs Immersed

A-Frame logo

A-Frame

AR/VR & Metaverse

Web framework for building VR experiences

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Immersed logo

Immersed

AR/VR & Metaverse

Work from anywhere in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: A-Frame requires WebXR-capable browser; not supported on older browsers or devices without WebXR implementation; Immersed the free Starter Mode is limited to 3 virtual screens
  • They diverge on capability: A-Frame covers Declarative HTML, Immersed covers Virtual monitors.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which A-Frame and Immersed actually diverge.

Attributes where A-Frame and Immersed differ
AttributeA-FrameImmersed
Pricing modelopen-sourcefreemium
PlatformsWeb (via WebXR), VR headsets, AR-capable mobile devicesVr, Quest, Pc
Founded20152017

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

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 Immersed

  • Virtual monitors
  • Hand tracking
  • Passthrough
  • Collaboration
  • Mac/Windows
  • Video calls
  • Keyboard tracking
  • Vr support

What people use each for

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

A-Frame

  • Virtual reality web experiencesnot Immersed
  • Augmented reality applicationsnot Immersed
  • 3D web visualisationsnot Immersed
  • Interactive 3D content for web browsersnot Immersed

Immersed

  • Working with multiple virtual monitors inside a VR or mixed reality headsetnot A-Frame
  • Remote co-working in a shared virtual officenot A-Frame
  • Replacing physical monitors for laptop-based worknot 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

Immersed

  • The free Starter Mode is limited to 3 virtual screens
  • Free screen resolutions are capped at standard sizes up to 1440x900
  • The free tier rotates through only 2 alternating environments each week
  • The free tier's 4 collaborator private rooms and offline mode are both marked as limited time only features
  • Offline mode still requires a Wi-Fi connection at startup
  • Immersed Pro starts at $5.99 per month billed monthly on a pay what you want slider
  • A supported headset such as Apple Vision Pro or Quest 3 must be bought separately

Pricing, plan by plan

A-Frame

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the A-Frame review.

Immersed

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 virtual monitors
    • Basic environments
    • Solo work

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.
A-Frame review

Choose Immersed if

  • You need virtual monitors.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Quest, Pc.
  • You also want hand tracking.
Immersed review

Questions people ask

Is A-Frame or Immersed better?
Neither clearly leads. A-Frame starts at Free and Immersed at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, A-Frame or Immersed?
A-Frame starts at Free and Immersed at Free.
Does A-Frame or Immersed run on more platforms?
A-Frame runs on Web (via WebXR), VR headsets, AR-capable mobile devices. Immersed runs on Vr, Quest, Pc.
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 Immersed is typically brought in for.
What can A-Frame do that Immersed cannot?
A-Frame covers Declarative HTML, Entity-component system, WebXR support, Cross-platform. Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Hand tracking, Passthrough, Collaboration.
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