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A-Frame vs Mmhmm

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A-Frame

Software

Web framework for building VR experiences

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mmhmm logo

Mmhmm

Software

Presentation platform for video calls

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only A-Frame has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: A-Frame requires WebXR-capable browser; not supported on older browsers or devices without WebXR implementation; Mmhmm renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • They diverge on capability: A-Frame covers Declarative HTML, Mmhmm covers Custom layouts.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where A-Frame and Mmhmm differ
AttributeA-FrameMmhmm
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb (via WebXR), VR headsets, AR-capable mobile devicesDesktop Mac, Desktop Windows
Founded20152020

Identical on both: 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 Mmhmm

  • Custom layouts
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Recording
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Microsoft Teams

What people use each for

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

A-Frame

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

Mmhmm

  • Putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video callnot A-Frame
  • Recording a screen walkthrough up to an hournot A-Frame
  • Adding effects and reactions to a webcam feednot A-Frame
  • Collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stacknot 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

Mmhmm

  • Renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • Screen recordings are capped at one hour
  • Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11
  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages

Pricing, plan by plan

A-Frame

Free

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

Mmhmm

On request
  • Standard$9.99/month
    • Unlimited presentations
    • Custom layouts
    • Recording

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 Mmhmm if

  • You need custom layouts.
  • You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Mmhmm review

Questions people ask

Is A-Frame or Mmhmm better?
Neither clearly leads. A-Frame starts at Free and Mmhmm at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, A-Frame or Mmhmm?
A-Frame has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for A-Frame and On request for Mmhmm.
Does A-Frame or Mmhmm run on more platforms?
A-Frame runs on Web (via WebXR), VR headsets, AR-capable mobile devices. Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
Can I use A-Frame for free?
Yes. A-Frame has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mmhmm starts at On request.
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 Mmhmm is typically brought in for.
What can A-Frame do that Mmhmm cannot?
A-Frame covers Declarative HTML, Entity-component system, WebXR support, Cross-platform. Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture.
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