Software · head to head
Horizon Worlds vs Mozilla Hubs
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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; Mozilla Hubs the Internet Archive's capture of Mozilla Hubs' homepage on 31 December 2022 priced the Early Access Hub at $20 USD/month for unlimited spaces, 25 online guest capacity, and 2GB asset storage; the product's own support URL now redirects to a page titled 'end-support-mozilla-hubs', indicating the service has since been discontinued.
- They diverge on capability: Horizon Worlds covers World building, Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Horizon Worlds and Mozilla Hubs actually diverge.
| Attribute | Horizon Worlds | Mozilla Hubs |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Platforms | Vr, Quest | Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile |
| Founded | 2004 | 1998 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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
- Quest support
Only in Mozilla Hubs
- Browser-based VR
- Room creation
- Avatar system
- Spatial audio
- Spoke editor
- Custom assets
- Webhooks
- Webvr support
Both cover
- Vr 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
Mozilla Hubs
- 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
Mozilla Hubs
- The Internet Archive's capture of Mozilla Hubs' homepage on 31 December 2022 priced the Early Access Hub at $20 USD/month for unlimited spaces, 25 online guest capacity, and 2GB asset storage; the product's own support URL now redirects to a page titled 'end-support-mozilla-hubs', indicating the service has since been discontinued.
Pricing, plan by plan
Horizon Worlds
Free- FreeFree
- World creation
- Social features
- Events
Mozilla Hubs
Free- FreeFree
- Public rooms
- Avatar customization
- Screen sharing
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 Mozilla Hubs if
- You need browser-based vr.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile.
- You also want room creation.
Questions people ask
- Is Horizon Worlds or Mozilla Hubs better?
- Neither clearly leads. Horizon Worlds starts at Free and Mozilla Hubs at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Horizon Worlds or Mozilla Hubs?
- Horizon Worlds starts at Free and Mozilla Hubs at Free.
- Does Horizon Worlds or Mozilla Hubs run on more platforms?
- Horizon Worlds runs on Vr, Quest. Mozilla Hubs runs on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile.
- Can I use Horizon Worlds for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Mozilla Hubs cannot?
- Horizon Worlds covers World building, Social spaces, Games, Events. Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Room creation, Avatar system, Spatial audio. Both handle Vr support.