AR VR · head to head
Glue vs Medium by Adobe
The short version
- Only Glue has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Glue covers VR meetings, Medium by Adobe covers VR sculpting.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Glue and Medium by Adobe actually diverge.
| Attribute | Glue | Medium by Adobe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $9.99/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Vr, Pc, Quest | Vr, Quest |
| Founded | 2017 | 1982 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR VR).
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 Glue
- VR meetings
- Realistic avatars
- Spatial tools
- 3D visualization
- Microsoft 365
- Slack
- Enterprise SSO
- Pc support
Only in Medium by Adobe
- VR sculpting
- Layer system
- Stamps
- Move tool
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Substance
- FBX export
Both cover
- Vr support
- Quest support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Glue
- Virtual reality team collaboration spaces for distributed teamsnot Medium by Adobe
- Immersive training and workshops in shared 3D environmentsnot Medium by Adobe
- Reviewing 3D content together in VRnot Medium by Adobe
Medium by Adobe
- VR Gamingnot Glue
- AR Marketingnot Glue
- Virtual Trainingnot Glue
- 3D Visualizationnot Glue
- Immersive Experiencesnot Glue
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Glue
- Glue has been acquired, and the pricing page carries a Glue Has Been Acquired notice
- The free tier is limited to 10 team members, 10 team spaces, 30 minutes of session time per session and 2GB of team file storage
- Professional is EUR 50 per user per month billed yearly and EUR 60 per user per month billed monthly
- Single sign on, service level agreement, priority support and premium onboarding are Enterprise only
- Branded and custom team spaces and custom hosting options are Enterprise only
- Browser only sessions are an Enterprise feature
- Enterprise pricing is not published and requires contacting sales
Medium by Adobe
Nothing recorded yet. See the Medium by Adobe review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Glue
Free- FreeFree
- 10 team members
- 10 team spaces
- 30-minute session limit per session
- Professional$50/month
- All free tier features
- Unlimited team spaces
- Unlimited session time
- Enterprise$null/custom
- All Professional features
- Branded and custom spaces
- Customized hosting
Medium by Adobe
$9.99/month- Medium$9.99/month
- Full sculpting tools
- Export
- Adobe integration
Which should you pick?
Choose Glue if
- You need vr meetings.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
- You also want realistic avatars.
Choose Medium by Adobe if
- You need vr sculpting.
- You work on Vr, Quest.
- You also want layer system.
Questions people ask
- Is Glue or Medium by Adobe better?
- Neither clearly leads. Glue starts at Free and Medium by Adobe at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Glue or Medium by Adobe?
- Glue has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Glue and $9.99/month for Medium by Adobe.
- Does Glue or Medium by Adobe run on more platforms?
- Glue runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. Medium by Adobe runs on Vr, Quest.
- Can I use Glue for free?
- Yes. Glue has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Medium by Adobe starts at $9.99/month.
- What is Glue best used for?
- Glue is most often used for virtual reality team collaboration spaces for distributed teams, immersive training and workshops in shared 3d environments, reviewing 3d content together in vr. Of those, virtual reality team collaboration spaces for distributed teams and immersive training and workshops in shared 3d environments are not what Medium by Adobe is typically brought in for.
- What can Glue do that Medium by Adobe cannot?
- Glue covers VR meetings, Realistic avatars, Spatial tools, 3D visualization. Medium by Adobe covers VR sculpting, Layer system, Stamps, Move tool. Both handle Vr support, Quest support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Glue: How much does Glue cost?
Glue Free plan is €0 per month. Professional plan is €50 per user per month when billed annually or €60 per user per month for monthly billing. Enterprise plan requires custom pricing.
SourceGlue: Is Glue free for team collaboration?
Glue offers a free tier supporting 10 team members, 10 team spaces, and 2 GB storage with 30-minute session limits.
SourceGlue: What does the Professional plan include?
Professional plan at €50 per user per month (annual billing) includes unlimited team spaces, unlimited session time, and unlimited file storage.
SourceRelated pages
More on Medium by Adobe
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