AR VR · head to head
Masterpiece VR vs ShapesXR
The short version
- Only ShapesXR has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Masterpiece VR covers VR sculpting, ShapesXR covers XR prototyping.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Masterpiece VR and ShapesXR actually diverge.
| Attribute | Masterpiece VR | ShapesXR |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Vr, Pc, Quest | Vr, Ar, Quest, Web |
| Founded | 2016 | 2019 |
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 Masterpiece VR
- VR sculpting
- Layers
- Animation
- OBJ export
- FBX export
- glTF
- Pc support
Only in ShapesXR
- XR prototyping
- Interactions
- Asset library
- Figma
- Sketch
- Adobe XD
- Ar support
- Web support
Both cover
- Real-time collaboration
- Vr support
- Quest support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Masterpiece VR
- VR Gamingnot ShapesXR
- AR Marketingnot ShapesXR
- Virtual Trainingnot ShapesXR
- 3D Visualizationnot ShapesXR
- Immersive Experiencesnot ShapesXR
ShapesXR
- Designing and prototyping spatial and XR interfaces in a headsetnot Masterpiece VR
- Reviewing 3D product designs in context with a distributed teamnot Masterpiece VR
- Bringing Figma designs into VR for spatial layoutnot Masterpiece VR
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Masterpiece VR
Nothing recorded yet. See the Masterpiece VR review.
ShapesXR
- The free Starter plan allows only 1 editable Space, 10 Frames per Space and 1 Viewpoint
- The free Starter plan caps imports at 20MB and the canvas at 100 square metres
- The Figma plugin, playable Figma prototypes and 200MB imports require a paid plan
- Roles, permissions, presentation tools and a shared team asset library require the Business plan
- Single sign on, multi-factor authentication and premium support are Enterprise only
- No prices are published for the Professional, Business or Enterprise plans; each is Get a quote
- The Business trial is 14 days
Pricing, plan by plan
Masterpiece VR
$9.99/month- Pro$9.99/month
- Collaboration
- Export
- Advanced tools
ShapesXR
Free- FreeFree
- 3 projects
- Collaboration
- Basic export
Which should you pick?
Choose Masterpiece VR if
- You need vr sculpting.
- You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
- You also want layers.
Choose ShapesXR if
- You need xr prototyping.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Vr, Ar, Quest, Web.
- You also want interactions.
Questions people ask
- Is Masterpiece VR or ShapesXR better?
- Neither clearly leads. Masterpiece VR starts at $9.99/month and ShapesXR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Masterpiece VR or ShapesXR?
- ShapesXR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Masterpiece VR and Free for ShapesXR.
- Does Masterpiece VR or ShapesXR run on more platforms?
- Masterpiece VR runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. ShapesXR runs on Vr, Ar, Quest, Web.
- Can I use ShapesXR for free?
- Yes. ShapesXR has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Masterpiece VR starts at $9.99/month.
- What is Masterpiece VR best used for?
- Masterpiece VR is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what ShapesXR is typically brought in for.
- What can Masterpiece VR do that ShapesXR cannot?
- Masterpiece VR covers VR sculpting, Layers, Animation, OBJ export. ShapesXR covers XR prototyping, Interactions, Asset library, Figma. Both handle Real-time collaboration, Vr support, Quest support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ShapesXR: How much does ShapesXR cost?
ShapesXR offers a free Starter tier and paid Professional, Business, and Enterprise tiers. Specific pricing for paid tiers is not published and requires requesting a quote from ShapesXR's sales team.
SourceShapesXR: What is included in ShapesXR's free Starter plan?
The free Starter tier includes 1 editable space, 10 frames per space, 20 MB imports, and access to all creation tools. This allows discovery of ShapesXR's core capabilities at no cost.
SourceShapesXR: Is there a free trial for ShapesXR's paid plans?
Yes, Business plan includes a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, allowing evaluation of team collaboration and permissions features before purchasing.
SourceShapesXR: What are the differences between ShapesXR's paid tiers?
Professional offers unlimited creation with higher import limits (50 MB). Business adds unlimited spaces/frames (200 MB imports) with team collaboration. Enterprise includes all Business features plus SSO, MFA, advanced security, premium support, and a dedicated consultant.
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