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Gather vs Kumospace

Gather logo

Gather

Remote Work

Virtual spaces for remote collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kumospace logo

Kumospace

Remote Work

Spatial virtual office where proximity in a 2D map controls who you can hear

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Gather no native desktop or mobile app; browser-based only; Kumospace reporting from late 2025 described the team as having shrunk to roughly eleven people with the chief executive publicly listed as leading a separate company, so continuity is a genuine question and should be checked before a multi-year commitment.
  • They diverge on capability: Gather covers Proximity video chat, Kumospace covers Proximity audio and video.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gather and Kumospace actually diverge.

Attributes where Gather and Kumospace differ
AttributeGatherKumospace
Pricing modelUnknownPer user per month
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Founded2020Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Remote Work).

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 Gather

  • Proximity video chat
  • Customizable spaces
  • Interactive objects
  • Screen sharing
  • Calendar
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Web support

Only in Kumospace

  • Proximity audio and video
  • Persistent floor plans
  • Virtual events
  • Screen sharing and whiteboards
  • Team chat
  • Recording
  • Multiple floors
  • Enterprise controls

What people use each for

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

Gather

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

Kumospace

  • A fully distributed team that has lost incidental conversation and wants colleagues reachable in thirty seconds without booking a slot in a calendar.not Gather
  • A support or operations team working a shared shift who want to overhear and jump into each other's calls the way they would across a desk.not Gather
  • An agency running client work in separate rooms on one floor, where account teams can move between projects without leaving and rejoining meetings.not Gather
  • A company running an internal all-hands or social event where people should be able to break into small groups and drift between them rather than sit in one grid.not Gather

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Gather

  • No native desktop or mobile app; browser-based only
  • Limited API documentation compared to enterprise competitors
  • Scaling large virtual offices can impact performance

Kumospace

  • Reporting from late 2025 described the team as having shrunk to roughly eleven people with the chief executive publicly listed as leading a separate company, so continuity is a genuine question and should be checked before a multi-year commitment.
  • Product development has visibly slowed against the category; capabilities that rivals now treat as standard, such as an AI note taker and asynchronous video, are absent.
  • Leaving a spatial office open all day means continuous audio and video connections, which is heavier on laptop battery and bandwidth than an occasional call and is a real complaint from users on poor connections.
  • The free tier caps at five registered members, which is below the size at which a spatial office starts to be useful, so evaluating it properly requires paying.
  • Adoption is behavioural, not technical: teams that do not build a habit of being present in the space get nothing from it, and the licence quietly becomes an unused cost that shows up at renewal.

Pricing, plan by plan

Gather

Free
  • 30-Day TrialFree
    • Up to 50 team members
    • All features included
    • Meetings and chat
  • Essential$12/month
    • All features
    • Meeting recordings starting at 20 hours
    • Meeting transcriptions starting at 30 hours

Kumospace

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 registered members
    • Desktop and mobile apps
    • Customisable spaces
  • Business$16/month
    • Unlimited registered members
    • Recording
    • Unlimited chat history
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Single sign-on
    • Custom domains
    • Service level agreement

Which should you pick?

Choose Gather if

  • You need proximity video chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want customizable spaces.
Gather review

Choose Kumospace if

  • You need proximity audio and video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
  • You also want persistent floor plans.
Kumospace review

Questions people ask

Is Gather or Kumospace better?
Neither clearly leads. Gather starts at Free and Kumospace at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gather or Kumospace?
Gather starts at Free and Kumospace at Free.
Does Gather or Kumospace run on more platforms?
Gather runs on Web. Kumospace runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
Can I use Gather for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Gather best used for?
Gather is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what Kumospace is typically brought in for.
What can Gather do that Kumospace cannot?
Gather covers Proximity video chat, Customizable spaces, Interactive objects, Screen sharing. Kumospace covers Proximity audio and video, Persistent floor plans, Virtual events, Screen sharing and whiteboards.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gather: What is a free trial of Gather like?

Gather offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required that includes up to 50 team members and access to all features including meetings, chat, AI meeting notes, and full office customization.

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Kumospace: Is Kumospace still trading?

Yes, the site and pricing page are live and the product is purchasable. However, reporting from late 2025 put the team at around eleven people, so verify staffing and roadmap before a long commitment.

Gather: How does Gather reduce meeting load?

Gather recreates natural office dynamics through spatial audio and proximity-based interactions, allowing colleagues to bump into each other and have quick conversations without scheduled calls. Teams report shorter, more organic conversations that wrap up in under 10 minutes.

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Kumospace: What does it cost?

A free tier for up to five registered members, Business at 16 US dollars per user per month with a 20 per cent annual discount, and a quoted Enterprise tier.

Gather: What platforms and devices does Gather support?

Gather works on web browsers and integrates with Slack and Google Chat. The platform supports audio/video calls, screen sharing, and custom workspace design.

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Kumospace: What is proximity audio?

You hear people whose avatars are near yours in the 2D map and stop hearing them as you move away, which allows unplanned conversation.

Gather: Does Gather work offline?

Gather is a web-based platform that requires an internet connection to function, though it emphasizes quick connection and low bandwidth requirements compared to traditional video conferencing.

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Kumospace: Did Kumospace acquire a competitor?

Yes, it bought Kosy Office in 2023 for a reported 10 million US dollars.

Kumospace: Can it replace Zoom or Teams?

For internal presence and informal conversation, yes. Most teams keep a conventional conferencing tool for external meetings.

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