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Glue vs SteamVR

Glue logo

Glue

AR VR

VR collaboration platform for enterprise teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SteamVR logo

SteamVR

AR VR

Ultimate VR platform for PC gaming and experiences

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; SteamVR platform performance does not scale well on non-Valve Index headsets
  • They diverge on capability: Glue covers VR meetings, SteamVR covers Room-scale tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Glue and SteamVR actually diverge.

Attributes where Glue and SteamVR differ
AttributeGlueSteamVR
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsVr, Pc, QuestWindows PC, Valve Index, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality
Founded20171996

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 SteamVR

  • Room-scale tracking
  • Lighthouse tracking
  • Multi-headset support
  • VR compositor
  • Steam Store
  • OpenXR
  • Valve Index
  • Windows 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 SteamVR
  • Immersive training and workshops in shared 3D environmentsnot SteamVR
  • Reviewing 3D content together in VRnot SteamVR

SteamVR

  • 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

SteamVR

  • Platform performance does not scale well on non-Valve Index headsets
  • Automatic benchmark sets visual clarity limits that cannot be manually adjusted
  • Capricious software prone to tracking hiccups and overlay issues
  • Requires connected router and network access for multiplayer functionality

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

SteamVR

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the SteamVR review.

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 SteamVR if

  • You need room-scale tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows PC, Valve Index, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality.
  • You also want lighthouse tracking.
SteamVR review

Questions people ask

Is Glue or SteamVR better?
Neither clearly leads. Glue starts at Free and SteamVR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Glue or SteamVR?
Glue starts at Free and SteamVR at Free.
Does Glue or SteamVR run on more platforms?
Glue runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. SteamVR runs on Windows PC, Valve Index, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality.
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 SteamVR is typically brought in for.
What can Glue do that SteamVR cannot?
Glue covers VR meetings, Realistic avatars, Spatial tools, 3D visualization. SteamVR covers Room-scale tracking, Lighthouse tracking, Multi-headset support, VR compositor. 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.

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SteamVR: Is SteamVR free?

Yes, SteamVR is free to download and use. You only need the Steam desktop application installed to access it.

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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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SteamVR: What headsets work with SteamVR?

SteamVR supports Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality headsets, and other compatible devices.

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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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SteamVR: Can I play SteamVR games on Meta Quest?

Yes, Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro can wirelessly stream SteamVR games using Steam Link, which requires a 5GHz WiFi network and minimum RTX2070 GPU on your PC.

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