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Glue vs Instagram AR Effects

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Glue

AR VR

VR collaboration platform for enterprise teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Instagram AR Effects logo

Instagram AR Effects

AR VR

Creative AR effects for Instagram Stories and Reels

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Glue glue has been acquired, and the pricing page carries a Glue Has Been Acquired notice; Instagram AR Effects no pricing information published on Instagram's official pages
  • They diverge on capability: Glue covers VR meetings, Instagram AR Effects covers Face effects.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Glue and Instagram AR Effects actually diverge.

Attributes where Glue and Instagram AR Effects differ
AttributeGlueInstagram AR Effects
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsVr, Pc, QuestAr, Ios, Android
Founded20172004

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
  • Vr support

Only in Instagram AR Effects

  • Face effects
  • World effects
  • Interactive filters
  • Beauty effects
  • Spark AR Studio
  • Instagram Stories
  • Reels
  • Ar 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 Instagram AR Effects
  • Immersive training and workshops in shared 3D environmentsnot Instagram AR Effects
  • Reviewing 3D content together in VRnot Instagram AR Effects

Instagram AR Effects

  • 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

Instagram AR Effects

  • no pricing information published on Instagram's official pages
  • pricing model not disclosed on vendor sites

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

Instagram AR Effects

Free
  • FreeFree
    • AR effects library
    • Effect creation
    • Publishing

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 Instagram AR Effects if

  • You need face effects.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ar, Ios, Android.
  • You also want world effects.
Instagram AR Effects review

Questions people ask

Is Glue or Instagram AR Effects better?
Neither clearly leads. Glue starts at Free and Instagram AR Effects at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Glue or Instagram AR Effects?
Glue starts at Free and Instagram AR Effects at Free.
Does Glue or Instagram AR Effects run on more platforms?
Glue runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. Instagram AR Effects runs on Ar, Ios, Android.
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 Instagram AR Effects is typically brought in for.
What can Glue do that Instagram AR Effects cannot?
Glue covers VR meetings, Realistic avatars, Spatial tools, 3D visualization. Instagram AR Effects covers Face effects, World effects, Interactive filters, Beauty effects.

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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Instagram AR Effects: How much does it cost to create AR effects on Instagram?

Instagram does not publish pricing information for creating or using AR effects. Creation and usage appear to be free for Instagram users, but comprehensive pricing details are not officially documented.

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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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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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