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Glue vs ShapesXR

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Glue

AR VR

VR collaboration platform for enterprise teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShapesXR logo

ShapesXR

AR VR

Collaborative XR prototyping 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; ShapesXR the free Starter plan allows only 1 editable Space, 10 Frames per Space and 1 Viewpoint
  • They diverge on capability: Glue covers VR meetings, ShapesXR covers XR prototyping.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Glue and ShapesXR actually diverge.

Attributes where Glue and ShapesXR differ
AttributeGlueShapesXR
PlatformsVr, Pc, QuestVr, Ar, Quest, Web
Founded20172019

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
  • Pc support

Only in ShapesXR

  • XR prototyping
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Interactions
  • Asset library
  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe XD
  • Ar support

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 ShapesXR
  • Immersive training and workshops in shared 3D environmentsnot ShapesXR
  • Reviewing 3D content together in VRnot ShapesXR

ShapesXR

  • Designing and prototyping spatial and XR interfaces in a headsetnot Glue
  • Reviewing 3D product designs in context with a distributed teamnot Glue
  • Bringing Figma designs into VR for spatial layoutnot 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

ShapesXR

  • The free Starter plan allows only 1 editable Space, 10 Frames per Space and 1 Viewpoint
  • The free Starter plan caps imports at 20MB and the canvas at 100 square metres
  • The Figma plugin, playable Figma prototypes and 200MB imports require a paid plan
  • Roles, permissions, presentation tools and a shared team asset library require the Business plan
  • Single sign on, multi-factor authentication and premium support are Enterprise only
  • No prices are published for the Professional, Business or Enterprise plans; each is Get a quote
  • The Business trial is 14 days

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

ShapesXR

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 projects
    • Collaboration
    • Basic export

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 ShapesXR if

  • You need xr prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Ar, Quest, Web.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
ShapesXR review

Questions people ask

Is Glue or ShapesXR better?
Neither clearly leads. Glue starts at Free and ShapesXR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Glue or ShapesXR?
Glue starts at Free and ShapesXR at Free.
Does Glue or ShapesXR run on more platforms?
Glue runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. ShapesXR runs on Vr, Ar, Quest, Web.
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 ShapesXR is typically brought in for.
What can Glue do that ShapesXR cannot?
Glue covers VR meetings, Realistic avatars, Spatial tools, 3D visualization. ShapesXR covers XR prototyping, Real-time collaboration, Interactions, Asset library. 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.

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ShapesXR: How much does ShapesXR cost?

ShapesXR offers a free Starter tier and paid Professional, Business, and Enterprise tiers. Specific pricing for paid tiers is not published and requires requesting a quote from ShapesXR's sales team.

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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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ShapesXR: What is included in ShapesXR's free Starter plan?

The free Starter tier includes 1 editable space, 10 frames per space, 20 MB imports, and access to all creation tools. This allows discovery of ShapesXR's core capabilities at no cost.

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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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ShapesXR: Is there a free trial for ShapesXR's paid plans?

Yes, Business plan includes a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, allowing evaluation of team collaboration and permissions features before purchasing.

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ShapesXR: What are the differences between ShapesXR's paid tiers?

Professional offers unlimited creation with higher import limits (50 MB). Business adds unlimited spaces/frames (200 MB imports) with team collaboration. Enterprise includes all Business features plus SSO, MFA, advanced security, premium support, and a dedicated consultant.

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