Software · head to head
AltspaceVR vs Mozilla Hubs
The short version
- Each has a real cost: AltspaceVR shut down permanently on 10 March 2023. Microsoft closed it to concentrate on Microsoft Mesh, and altvr.com now redirects to microsoft.com; Mozilla Hubs the Internet Archive's capture of Mozilla Hubs' homepage on 31 December 2022 priced the Early Access Hub at $20 USD/month for unlimited spaces, 25 online guest capacity, and 2GB asset storage; the product's own support URL now redirects to a page titled 'end-support-mozilla-hubs', indicating the service has since been discontinued.
- They diverge on capability: AltspaceVR covers Event hosting, Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AltspaceVR and Mozilla Hubs actually diverge.
| Attribute | AltspaceVR | Mozilla Hubs |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Platforms | Vr, Pc, Quest | Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile |
| Founded | 1975 | 1998 |
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
- Microsoft accounts
- Streaming
- Custom content
- Pc support
- Quest support
Only in Mozilla Hubs
- Browser-based VR
- Room creation
- Spoke editor
- Custom assets
- Webhooks
- Webvr support
- Web support
- Mobile support
Both cover
- Avatar system
- Spatial audio
- 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
Mozilla Hubs
- 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
Mozilla Hubs
- The Internet Archive's capture of Mozilla Hubs' homepage on 31 December 2022 priced the Early Access Hub at $20 USD/month for unlimited spaces, 25 online guest capacity, and 2GB asset storage; the product's own support URL now redirects to a page titled 'end-support-mozilla-hubs', indicating the service has since been discontinued.
Pricing, plan by plan
AltspaceVR
Free- FreeFree
- Event hosting
- World creation
- Social features
Mozilla Hubs
Free- FreeFree
- Public rooms
- Avatar customization
- Screen sharing
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 Mozilla Hubs if
- You need browser-based vr.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile.
- You also want room creation.
Questions people ask
- Is AltspaceVR or Mozilla Hubs better?
- Neither clearly leads. AltspaceVR starts at Free and Mozilla Hubs at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AltspaceVR or Mozilla Hubs?
- AltspaceVR starts at Free and Mozilla Hubs at Free.
- Does AltspaceVR or Mozilla Hubs run on more platforms?
- AltspaceVR runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. Mozilla Hubs 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 Mozilla Hubs cannot?
- AltspaceVR covers Event hosting, World building, Microsoft accounts, Streaming. Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Room creation, Spoke editor, Custom assets. Both handle Avatar system, Spatial audio, Vr support.