AR VR · head to head
Medium by Adobe vs vSpatial
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Medium by Adobe covers VR sculpting, vSpatial covers Virtual monitors.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Medium by Adobe and vSpatial actually diverge.
| Attribute | Medium by Adobe | vSpatial |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9.99/month | $10/month |
| Platforms | Vr, Quest | Vr, Pc, Quest |
| Founded | 1982 | 2016 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 vSpatial
- Virtual monitors
- Desktop streaming
- Collaboration rooms
- Spatial audio
- Windows desktop
- Video conferencing
- Cloud storage
- Pc 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 vSpatial
- AR Marketingnot vSpatial
- Virtual Trainingnot vSpatial
- 3D Visualizationnot vSpatial
- Immersive Experiencesnot vSpatial
vSpatial
- Working on remote desktops inside a VR headsetnot Medium by Adobe
- Adding virtual monitors around a single physical machinenot Medium by Adobe
- Accessing a work PC from a browser or headsetnot 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.
vSpatial
- The free Remote tier limits sessions to 45 minutes before reconnecting
- The free tier allows only 1 remote, 1 simultaneous remote session and 1 virtual monitor
- Free users see only their physical monitors and cannot add virtual monitors
- The free tier is not licensed for business use
- Remote Pro is $20 per year and is described as an introductory price
- Remote Pro caps virtual monitors at up to 4
- Supported remote machines require Windows 10 version 1809 or newer, Windows 11, or macOS 13 and newer
- Collaboration and screen control sharing are listed as coming soon
Pricing, plan by plan
Medium by Adobe
$9.99/month- Medium$9.99/month
- Full sculpting tools
- Export
- Adobe integration
vSpatial
$10/month- Pro$10/month
- Virtual monitors
- Collaboration
- Cloud sync
Which should you pick?
Choose Medium by Adobe if
- You need vr sculpting.
- You work on Vr, Quest.
- You also want layer system.
Choose vSpatial if
- You need virtual monitors.
- You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
- You also want desktop streaming.
Questions people ask
- Is Medium by Adobe or vSpatial better?
- Neither clearly leads. Medium by Adobe starts at $9.99/month and vSpatial at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Medium by Adobe or vSpatial?
- Medium by Adobe starts at $9.99/month and vSpatial at $10/month.
- Does Medium by Adobe or vSpatial run on more platforms?
- Medium by Adobe runs on Vr, Quest. vSpatial runs on Vr, Pc, Quest.
- 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 vSpatial is typically brought in for.
- What can Medium by Adobe do that vSpatial cannot?
- Medium by Adobe covers VR sculpting, Layer system, Stamps, Move tool. vSpatial covers Virtual monitors, Desktop streaming, Collaboration rooms, Spatial audio. Both handle Vr support, Quest support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
vSpatial: What authentication method does vSpatial use for account security?
vSpatial uses "password-less" authentication via "2FA and globally accepted OpenID Connect Standards" rather than traditional passwords for enhanced safety.
SourcevSpatial: How is my data encrypted when using vSpatial?
The platform employs "TLS, PKE, WebRTC encryption standards" to ensure "nothing traverses the network unencrypted" across all network communications.
SourcevSpatial: Is there a self-hosted option available for privacy-conscious businesses?
Yes, vSpatial offers businesses the ability to "self-host your own vSpatial XR Cloud" as an alternative to traditional cloud-based service models.
SourcevSpatial: What is the cost to get started with vSpatial?
vSpatial offers a free tier to begin using the service immediately. Visit the pricing page for details on paid tier options and features.
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