AR VR · head to head
Glue vs Horizon Worlds
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Glue glue has been acquired, and the pricing page carries a Glue Has Been Acquired notice; Horizon Worlds free to download but its full multiplayer VR experience requires Meta Quest headset hardware; the iOS/mobile app is a companion rather than a substitute for the headset
- They diverge on capability: Glue covers VR meetings, Horizon Worlds covers World building.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Glue and Horizon Worlds actually diverge.
| Attribute | Glue | Horizon Worlds |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Vr, Pc, Quest | Vr, Quest |
| Founded | 2017 | 2004 |
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
- Pc support
Only in Horizon Worlds
- World building
- Social spaces
- Games
- Events
- Meta accounts
- Quest integration
- Creator tools
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 Horizon Worlds
- Immersive training and workshops in shared 3D environmentsnot Horizon Worlds
- Reviewing 3D content together in VRnot Horizon Worlds
Horizon Worlds
- 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
Horizon Worlds
- Free to download but its full multiplayer VR experience requires Meta Quest headset hardware; the iOS/mobile app is a companion rather than a substitute for the headset
- Mobile app requires iOS 15.1 or later, per the App Store listing
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
Horizon Worlds
Free- FreeFree
- World creation
- Social features
- Events
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 Horizon Worlds if
- You need world building.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Vr, Quest.
- You also want social spaces.
Questions people ask
- Is Glue or Horizon Worlds better?
- Neither clearly leads. Glue starts at Free and Horizon Worlds at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Glue or Horizon Worlds?
- Glue starts at Free and Horizon Worlds at Free.
- Does Glue or Horizon Worlds run on more platforms?
- Glue runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. Horizon Worlds runs on Vr, Quest.
- 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 Horizon Worlds is typically brought in for.
- What can Glue do that Horizon Worlds cannot?
- Glue covers VR meetings, Realistic avatars, Spatial tools, 3D visualization. Horizon Worlds covers World building, Social spaces, Games, Events. 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.
SourceHorizon Worlds: Does Horizon Worlds have in-app purchases?
Horizon Worlds features in-app purchases, but specific pricing for these purchases is not disclosed on the Meta website.
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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