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Medium by Adobe vs ShapesXR

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Medium by Adobe

AR VR

Sculpt in VR with intuitive tools

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShapesXR logo

ShapesXR

AR VR

Collaborative XR prototyping platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ShapesXR has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Medium by Adobe 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 Medium by Adobe and ShapesXR actually diverge.

Attributes where Medium by Adobe and ShapesXR differ
AttributeMedium by AdobeShapesXR
Starting price$9.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsVr, QuestVr, Ar, Quest, Web
Founded19822019

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 Medium by Adobe

  • VR sculpting
  • Layer system
  • Stamps
  • Move tool
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Substance
  • FBX export

Only in ShapesXR

  • XR prototyping
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Interactions
  • Asset library
  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe XD
  • Ar support

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Quest support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Medium by Adobe

  • 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 Medium by Adobe
  • Reviewing 3D product designs in context with a distributed teamnot Medium by Adobe
  • Bringing Figma designs into VR for spatial layoutnot Medium by Adobe

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Medium by Adobe

Nothing recorded yet. See the Medium by Adobe 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

Medium by Adobe

$9.99/month
  • Medium$9.99/month
    • Full sculpting tools
    • Export
    • Adobe integration

ShapesXR

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 projects
    • Collaboration
    • Basic export

Which should you pick?

Choose Medium by Adobe if

  • You need vr sculpting.
  • You work on Vr, Quest.
  • You also want layer system.
Medium by Adobe review

Choose ShapesXR if

  • You need xr prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Ar, Quest, Web.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
ShapesXR review

Questions people ask

Is Medium by Adobe or ShapesXR better?
Neither clearly leads. Medium by Adobe 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, Medium by Adobe or ShapesXR?
ShapesXR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Medium by Adobe and Free for ShapesXR.
Does Medium by Adobe or ShapesXR run on more platforms?
Medium by Adobe runs on Vr, 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. Medium by Adobe starts at $9.99/month.
What is Medium by Adobe best used for?
Medium by Adobe 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 Medium by Adobe do that ShapesXR cannot?
Medium by Adobe covers VR sculpting, Layer system, Stamps, Move tool. ShapesXR covers XR prototyping, Real-time collaboration, Interactions, Asset library. Both handle 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.

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ShapesXR: 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.

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ShapesXR: 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.

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ShapesXR: 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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