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Glue vs Rec Room

Glue logo

Glue

AR VR

VR collaboration platform for enterprise teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rec Room logo

Rec Room

AR VR

Free-to-play social VR gaming platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Glue glue has been acquired, and the pricing page carries a Glue Has Been Acquired notice; Rec Room in-app purchase structure and monetization details not disclosed on main site
  • They diverge on capability: Glue covers VR meetings, Rec Room covers Maker Pen tools.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Glue and Rec Room actually diverge.

Attributes where Glue and Rec Room differ
AttributeGlueRec Room
PlatformsVr, Pc, QuestVr, Pc, Mobile, Console
Founded20172016

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Quest support

Only in Rec Room

  • Maker Pen tools
  • Multiplayer games
  • Avatar customization
  • Room creation
  • Cross-platform play
  • In-game economy
  • Events
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Pc 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 Rec Room
  • Immersive training and workshops in shared 3D environmentsnot Rec Room
  • Reviewing 3D content together in VRnot Rec Room

Rec Room

  • 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

Rec Room

  • In-app purchase structure and monetization details not disclosed on main site

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

Rec Room

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full game access
    • Room creation
    • Cross-platform

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.
Glue review

Choose Rec Room if

  • You need maker pen tools.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Pc, Mobile, Console.
  • You also want multiplayer games.
Rec Room review

Questions people ask

Is Glue or Rec Room better?
Neither clearly leads. Glue starts at Free and Rec Room at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Glue or Rec Room?
Glue starts at Free and Rec Room at Free.
Does Glue or Rec Room run on more platforms?
Glue runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. Rec Room runs on Vr, Pc, Mobile, Console.
Can I use Glue for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Rec Room is typically brought in for.
What can Glue do that Rec Room cannot?
Glue covers VR meetings, Realistic avatars, Spatial tools, 3D visualization. Rec Room covers Maker Pen tools, Multiplayer games, Avatar customization, Room creation. Both handle Vr support, Pc 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.

Source
Rec Room: What does Rec Room cost?

Rec Room is completely free to download and play across all platforms including Android, iOS, PC, console, and VR headsets. The company opposes exploitive monetization methods.

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Glue: 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.

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Glue: 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.

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