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A-Frame vs Spatial

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A-Frame

Software

Web framework for building VR experiences

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Spatial logo

Spatial

Software

3D spaces for collaboration and commerce

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; Spatial pricing page shows no plan tiers or figures; the only actions offered are Try for Free and Contact Sales, gating price behind a sales conversation
  • They diverge on capability: A-Frame covers Declarative HTML, Spatial covers 3D space creation.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where A-Frame and Spatial differ
AttributeA-FrameSpatial
Pricing modelopen-sourcefreemium
PlatformsWeb (via WebXR), VR headsets, AR-capable mobile devicesWeb, Mobile, Vr
Founded20152016

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 Spatial

  • 3D space creation
  • NFT display
  • Events
  • Commerce
  • Web3 wallets
  • NFT marketplaces
  • Streaming
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

A-Frame

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

Spatial

  • Teams wanting virtual/AR meeting spaces who are prepared to contact sales for pricingnot 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

Spatial

  • Pricing page shows no plan tiers or figures; the only actions offered are Try for Free and Contact Sales, gating price behind a sales conversation

Pricing, plan by plan

A-Frame

Free

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

Spatial

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Space creation
    • NFT galleries
    • Social 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.
A-Frame review

Choose Spatial if

  • You need 3d space creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Vr.
  • You also want nft display.
Spatial review

Questions people ask

Is A-Frame or Spatial better?
Neither clearly leads. A-Frame starts at Free and Spatial at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, A-Frame or Spatial?
A-Frame starts at Free and Spatial at Free.
Does A-Frame or Spatial run on more platforms?
A-Frame runs on Web (via WebXR), VR headsets, AR-capable mobile devices. Spatial runs on Web, Mobile, Vr.
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 Spatial is typically brought in for.
What can A-Frame do that Spatial cannot?
A-Frame covers Declarative HTML, Entity-component system, WebXR support, Cross-platform. Spatial covers 3D space creation, NFT display, Events, Commerce. Both handle Web support.
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