Software · head to head
AltspaceVR vs Frame VR
The short version
- They diverge on capability: AltspaceVR covers Event hosting, Frame VR covers Browser-based VR.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AltspaceVR and Frame VR actually diverge.
| Attribute | AltspaceVR | Frame VR |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Platforms | Vr, Pc, Quest | Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile |
| Founded | 1975 | 2018 |
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 AltspaceVR
- Event hosting
- World building
- Avatar system
- Spatial audio
- Microsoft accounts
- Custom content
- Pc support
- Quest support
Only in Frame VR
- Browser-based VR
- 3D presentations
- Collaboration
- Events
- 3D model import
- Screen sharing
- Webvr support
- Web support
Both cover
- Streaming
- Vr support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AltspaceVR
- VR Gaming
- AR Marketing
- Virtual Training
- 3D Visualization
- Immersive Experiences
Frame VR
- VR Gaming
- AR Marketing
- Virtual Training
- 3D Visualization
- Immersive Experiences
Both are used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization, immersive experiences, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
AltspaceVR
- Shut down permanently on 10 March 2023. Microsoft closed it to concentrate on Microsoft Mesh, and altvr.com now redirects to microsoft.com
- Microsoft acquired it in 2017 and the closure came alongside wider cuts, so there is no path back
- Mesh is aimed at business use rather than the consumer social VR AltspaceVR offered
Frame VR
Nothing recorded yet. See the Frame VR review.
Pricing, plan by plan
AltspaceVR
Free- FreeFree
- Event hosting
- World creation
- Social features
Frame VR
Free- FreeFree
- 1 frame
- 10 visitors
- Basic features
Which should you pick?
Choose AltspaceVR if
- You need event hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
- You also want world building.
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 AltspaceVR or Frame VR better?
- Neither clearly leads. AltspaceVR 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, AltspaceVR or Frame VR?
- AltspaceVR starts at Free and Frame VR at Free.
- Does AltspaceVR or Frame VR run on more platforms?
- AltspaceVR runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. Frame VR runs on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile.
- Can I use AltspaceVR for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is AltspaceVR best used for?
- AltspaceVR is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization.
- What can AltspaceVR do that Frame VR cannot?
- AltspaceVR covers Event hosting, World building, Avatar system, Spatial audio. Frame VR covers Browser-based VR, 3D presentations, Collaboration, Events. Both handle Streaming, Vr support.