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AltspaceVR vs Spatial

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AltspaceVR

AR/VR & Metaverse

Social VR platform for events and meetups

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Spatial logo

Spatial

AR/VR & Metaverse

3D spaces for collaboration and commerce

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; 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: AltspaceVR covers Event hosting, Spatial covers 3D space creation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AltspaceVR and Spatial actually diverge.

Attributes where AltspaceVR and Spatial differ
AttributeAltspaceVRSpatial
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsVr, Pc, QuestWeb, Mobile, Vr
Founded19752016

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 AltspaceVR

  • Event hosting
  • World building
  • Avatar system
  • Spatial audio
  • Microsoft accounts
  • Custom content
  • Pc support
  • Quest support

Only in Spatial

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

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • Vr support

What people use each for

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

AltspaceVR

  • VR Gamingnot Spatial
  • AR Marketingnot Spatial
  • Virtual Trainingnot Spatial
  • 3D Visualizationnot Spatial
  • Immersive Experiencesnot Spatial

Spatial

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

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

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

AltspaceVR

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Event hosting
    • World creation
    • Social features

Spatial

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Space creation
    • NFT galleries
    • Social 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.
AltspaceVR 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 AltspaceVR or Spatial better?
Neither clearly leads. AltspaceVR 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, AltspaceVR or Spatial?
AltspaceVR starts at Free and Spatial at Free.
Does AltspaceVR or Spatial run on more platforms?
AltspaceVR runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. Spatial runs on Web, Mobile, Vr.
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. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what Spatial is typically brought in for.
What can AltspaceVR do that Spatial cannot?
AltspaceVR covers Event hosting, World building, Avatar system, Spatial audio. Spatial covers 3D space creation, NFT display, Events, Commerce. Both handle Streaming, Vr support.
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