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Glue vs Tilt Brush

Glue logo

Glue

AR VR

VR collaboration platform for enterprise teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Tilt Brush logo

Tilt Brush

AR VR

Paint in 3D space with VR

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Glue glue has been acquired, and the pricing page carries a Glue Has Been Acquired notice; Tilt Brush no longer actively developed by Google since January 2021; future updates and support are not guaranteed
  • They diverge on capability: Glue covers VR meetings, Tilt Brush covers 3D painting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Glue and Tilt Brush actually diverge.

Attributes where Glue and Tilt Brush differ
AttributeGlueTilt Brush
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsVr, Pc, QuestHTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, PlayStation VR
Founded20172016

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

Only in Tilt Brush

  • 3D painting
  • Dynamic brushes
  • Environment selection
  • Animation
  • Google Poly
  • Sketchfab
  • YouTube VR

Both cover

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

Tilt Brush

  • 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

Tilt Brush

  • No longer actively developed by Google since January 2021; future updates and support are not guaranteed
  • Limited editing capabilities with no layers system and no 3D brushes for precise refinement
  • Not designed for professional branding or marketing work; better suited for creative expression than practical design
  • Tool limitations make it difficult to move, cut, or rearrange grouped elements after creation
  • VR hardware costs are high relative to software cost, and can cause motion sickness in some users

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

Tilt Brush

Free
  • Google Tilt Brush$19.99/one-time
    • VR painting and creative tools
    • Available on VR app stores
  • Open Brush (open-source)Free
    • Free open-source version
    • Available on Steam and Meta Quest

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 Tilt Brush if

  • You need 3d painting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, PlayStation VR.
  • You also want dynamic brushes.

Questions people ask

Is Glue or Tilt Brush better?
Neither clearly leads. Glue starts at Free and Tilt Brush at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Glue or Tilt Brush?
Glue starts at Free and Tilt Brush at Free.
Does Glue or Tilt Brush run on more platforms?
Glue runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. Tilt Brush runs on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, PlayStation VR.
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 Tilt Brush is typically brought in for.
What can Glue do that Tilt Brush cannot?
Glue covers VR meetings, Realistic avatars, Spatial tools, 3D visualization. Tilt Brush covers 3D painting, Dynamic brushes, Environment selection, Animation. Both handle Vr support, Pc 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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Tilt Brush: Is Tilt Brush still available to use?

Yes. Although Google ended active development in January 2021, Tilt Brush remains available on VR app stores and continues to function. Google also open-sourced the code, enabling community-maintained alternatives like Open Brush to provide free versions for PC VR and Meta Quest.

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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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Tilt Brush: Is there a free version of Tilt Brush?

The official Google Tilt Brush costs $19.99. However, Open Brush (the open-source community version) is completely free and available for PC VR via Steam and on Oculus Quest.

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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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Tilt Brush: What VR headsets does Tilt Brush support?

Tilt Brush works on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, and PlayStation VR. The open-source Open Brush version also supports PC VR.

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Tilt Brush: Can I export my Tilt Brush creations?

Yes. Tilt Brush creations can be exported as room-scale VR pieces or animated GIFs to share with others. The app does not support direct export to 3D model formats like OBJ or FBX.

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Tilt Brush: Is Tilt Brush good for professional 3D design work?

Tilt Brush is primarily a creative expression and painting tool rather than a professional 3D design tool. It lacks features like layers, editable 3D brushes, and precise refinement controls needed for professional workflows. For professional VR sculpting, Adobe Medium or Quill are better choices.

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