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AltspaceVR vs Varjo

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AltspaceVR

Software

Social VR platform for events and meetups

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Varjo logo

Varjo

Software

Human-eye resolution VR/XR headsets

From
$2495/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AltspaceVR has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Varjo high cost enterprise XR solutions
  • They diverge on capability: AltspaceVR covers Event hosting, Varjo covers Human-eye resolution.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AltspaceVR and Varjo actually diverge.

Attributes where AltspaceVR and Varjo differ
AttributeAltspaceVRVarjo
Starting priceFree$2495/one-time
Pricing modelfreeone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsVr, Pc, QuestXR headsets, Windows
Founded19752016

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 AltspaceVR

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

Only in Varjo

  • Human-eye resolution
  • Mixed reality
  • Eye tracking
  • Hand tracking
  • Unity
  • Unreal
  • OpenXR
  • SteamVR

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Pc support

What people use each for

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

AltspaceVR

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

Varjo

  • Military flight simulation and pilot trainingnot AltspaceVR
  • Vehicle operation and weapons trainingnot AltspaceVR
  • Maritime navigation trainingnot AltspaceVR
  • High-fidelity professional VR simulationnot 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

Varjo

  • High cost enterprise XR solutions
  • Specialized for military and simulation training use cases only

Pricing, plan by plan

AltspaceVR

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

Varjo

$2495/one-time
  • Varjo XR-4$3990/one-time
    • Human-eye resolution
    • Mixed reality
    • Eye tracking

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 Varjo if

  • You need human-eye resolution.
  • You work on XR headsets, Windows.
  • You also want mixed reality.
Varjo review

Questions people ask

Is AltspaceVR or Varjo better?
Neither clearly leads. AltspaceVR starts at Free and Varjo at $2495/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AltspaceVR or Varjo?
AltspaceVR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AltspaceVR and $2495/one-time for Varjo.
Does AltspaceVR or Varjo run on more platforms?
AltspaceVR runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. Varjo runs on XR headsets, Windows.
Can I use AltspaceVR for free?
Yes. AltspaceVR has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Varjo starts at $2495/one-time.
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 Varjo is typically brought in for.
What can AltspaceVR do that Varjo cannot?
AltspaceVR covers Event hosting, World building, Avatar system, Spatial audio. Varjo covers Human-eye resolution, Mixed reality, Eye tracking, Hand tracking. Both handle Vr support, Pc support.
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