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Glue vs Virbela

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Glue

AR VR

VR collaboration platform for enterprise teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Virbela logo

Virbela

AR VR

Enterprise virtual world platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Glue has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Glue glue has been acquired, and the pricing page carries a Glue Has Been Acquired notice; Virbela cloud-only version (Virbela Go) limited to small-to-medium scale events
  • They diverge on capability: Glue covers VR meetings, Virbela covers 3D virtual campuses.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Glue and Virbela actually diverge.

Attributes where Glue and Virbela differ
AttributeGlueVirbela
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsVr, Pc, QuestWeb, Desktop (downloadable application)
Founded20172012

Identical on both: 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 Virbela

  • 3D virtual campuses
  • Event venues
  • Collaboration tools
  • Custom branding
  • Zoom
  • Calendar systems
  • LMS platforms
  • Mac 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 Virbela
  • Immersive training and workshops in shared 3D environmentsnot Virbela
  • Reviewing 3D content together in VRnot Virbela

Virbela

  • Virtual office environment for remote teamsnot Glue
  • Enterprise virtual events and conferencesnot Glue
  • Immersive collaboration at scalenot Glue
  • Virtual workspace for distributed organisationsnot 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

Virbela

  • Cloud-only version (Virbela Go) limited to small-to-medium scale events
  • Specific feature limitations and pricing not clearly documented on main website
  • Pricing structure requires sales contact for enterprise deployment

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

Virbela

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Virbela 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 Virbela if

  • You need 3d virtual campuses.
  • You work on Web, Desktop (downloadable application).
  • You also want event venues.
Virbela review

Questions people ask

Is Glue or Virbela better?
Neither clearly leads. Glue starts at Free and Virbela at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Glue or Virbela?
Glue has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Glue and On request for Virbela.
Does Glue or Virbela run on more platforms?
Glue runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. Virbela runs on Web, Desktop (downloadable application).
Can I use Glue for free?
Yes. Glue has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Virbela starts at On request.
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 Virbela is typically brought in for.
What can Glue do that Virbela cannot?
Glue covers VR meetings, Realistic avatars, Spatial tools, 3D visualization. Virbela covers 3D virtual campuses, Event venues, Collaboration tools, Custom branding. 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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Virbela: What pricing does Virbela Go offer?

Virbela Go uses straightforward monthly pricing for quick collaboration and small-to-medium events, but exact prices are not disclosed on the website. A free trial access is available through the Try for Free button.

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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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Virbela: How is Virbela enterprise pricing structured?

Enterprise Virbela (downloadable version) uses custom pricing tailored to your organization's scale and persistent virtual campus needs. Contact sales at 1-844-714-4210 for a quote.

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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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