AR VR · head to head
Glue vs TikTok Effect House
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Glue glue has been acquired, and the pricing page carries a Glue Has Been Acquired notice; TikTok Effect House free desktop app for Mac or PC per the vendor download page, no paid tier
- They diverge on capability: Glue covers VR meetings, TikTok Effect House covers Face tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Glue and TikTok Effect House actually diverge.
| Attribute | Glue | TikTok Effect House |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Vr, Pc, Quest | Ar, Ios, Android, Desktop |
| Founded | 2017 | 2012 |
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
- Vr support
Only in TikTok Effect House
- Face tracking
- Body tracking
- Hand gestures
- Visual scripting
- TikTok platform
- Creator tools
- Analytics
- Ar 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 TikTok Effect House
- Immersive training and workshops in shared 3D environmentsnot TikTok Effect House
- Reviewing 3D content together in VRnot TikTok Effect House
TikTok Effect House
- 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
TikTok Effect House
- Free desktop app for Mac or PC per the vendor download page, no paid tier
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
TikTok Effect House
Free- FreeFree
- Effect creation
- Publishing
- Analytics
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 TikTok Effect House if
- You need face tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ar, Ios, Android, Desktop.
- You also want body tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Glue or TikTok Effect House better?
- Neither clearly leads. Glue starts at Free and TikTok Effect House at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Glue or TikTok Effect House?
- Glue starts at Free and TikTok Effect House at Free.
- Does Glue or TikTok Effect House run on more platforms?
- Glue runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. TikTok Effect House runs on Ar, Ios, Android, Desktop.
- 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 TikTok Effect House is typically brought in for.
- What can Glue do that TikTok Effect House cannot?
- Glue covers VR meetings, Realistic avatars, Spatial tools, 3D visualization. TikTok Effect House covers Face tracking, Body tracking, Hand gestures, Visual scripting.
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
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