AR/VR & Metaverse · head to head
Horizon Worlds vs Medium by Adobe
Medium by Adobe
AR/VR & Metaverse
Sculpt in VR with intuitive tools
- From
- $9.99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Horizon Worlds has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Horizon Worlds covers World building, Medium by Adobe covers VR sculpting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Horizon Worlds and Medium by Adobe actually diverge.
| Attribute | Horizon Worlds | Medium by Adobe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $9.99/month |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2004 | 1982 |
Identical on both: platforms (Vr, Quest), user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR/VR & Metaverse).
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 Horizon Worlds
- World building
- Social spaces
- Games
- Events
- Meta accounts
- Quest integration
- Creator tools
Only in Medium by Adobe
- VR sculpting
- Layer system
- Stamps
- Move tool
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Substance
- FBX export
Both cover
- Vr support
- Quest support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Horizon Worlds
- VR Gaming
- AR Marketing
- Virtual Training
- 3D Visualization
- Immersive Experiences
Medium by Adobe
- VR Gaming
- AR Marketing
- Virtual Training
- 3D Visualization
- Immersive Experiences
Both are used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization, immersive experiences, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Medium by Adobe
Nothing recorded yet. See the Medium by Adobe review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Horizon Worlds
Free- FreeFree
- World creation
- Social features
- Events
Medium by Adobe
$9.99/month- Medium$9.99/month
- Full sculpting tools
- Export
- Adobe integration
Which should you pick?
Choose Horizon Worlds if
- You need world building.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Vr, Quest.
- You also want social spaces.
Choose Medium by Adobe if
- You need vr sculpting.
- You work on Vr, Quest.
- You also want layer system.
Questions people ask
- Is Horizon Worlds or Medium by Adobe better?
- Neither clearly leads. Horizon Worlds starts at Free and Medium by Adobe at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Horizon Worlds or Medium by Adobe?
- Horizon Worlds has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Horizon Worlds and $9.99/month for Medium by Adobe.
- Does Horizon Worlds or Medium by Adobe run on more platforms?
- Both run on Vr, Quest, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Horizon Worlds for free?
- Yes. Horizon Worlds has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Medium by Adobe starts at $9.99/month.
- What is Horizon Worlds best used for?
- Horizon Worlds is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization.
- What can Horizon Worlds do that Medium by Adobe cannot?
- Horizon Worlds covers World building, Social spaces, Games, Events. Medium by Adobe covers VR sculpting, Layer system, Stamps, Move tool. Both handle Vr support, Quest support.