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AltspaceVR vs MeetinVR

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AltspaceVR

AR VR

Social VR platform for events and meetups

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MeetinVR logo

MeetinVR

AR VR

Premium VR meetings for business

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AltspaceVR shut down permanently on 10 March 2023. Microsoft closed it to concentrate on Microsoft Mesh, and altvr.com now redirects to microsoft.com; MeetinVR the free Guest and Trial tiers add a watermark to sessions; removing it requires the Pro plan
  • They diverge on capability: AltspaceVR covers Event hosting, MeetinVR covers VR meetings.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AltspaceVR and MeetinVR actually diverge.

Attributes where AltspaceVR and MeetinVR differ
AttributeAltspaceVRMeetinVR
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Founded19752017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Vr, Pc, Quest), 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 AltspaceVR

  • Event hosting
  • World building
  • Avatar system
  • Spatial audio
  • Microsoft accounts
  • Streaming
  • Custom content

Only in MeetinVR

  • VR meetings
  • Whiteboarding
  • Presentation tools
  • Recording
  • Calendar sync
  • Cloud storage
  • Enterprise SSO

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Pc support
  • Quest support

What people use each for

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

AltspaceVR

  • VR Gamingnot MeetinVR
  • AR Marketingnot MeetinVR
  • Virtual Trainingnot MeetinVR
  • 3D Visualizationnot MeetinVR
  • Immersive Experiencesnot MeetinVR

MeetinVR

  • Holding team meetings and workshops in virtual realitynot AltspaceVR
  • Collaborative whiteboarding and sticky notes in a shared VR roomnot AltspaceVR
  • Reviewing 3D models and 360 content with remote colleaguesnot AltspaceVR

Where each one falls short

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

AltspaceVR

  • Shut down permanently on 10 March 2023. Microsoft closed it to concentrate on Microsoft Mesh, and altvr.com now redirects to microsoft.com
  • Microsoft acquired it in 2017 and the closure came alongside wider cuts, so there is no path back
  • Mesh is aimed at business use rather than the consumer social VR AltspaceVR offered

MeetinVR

  • The free Guest and Trial tiers add a watermark to sessions; removing it requires the Pro plan
  • Pro is priced per user at EUR 10 per week, EUR 35 per month or EUR 350 per year
  • Meetings are capped at up to 32 users
  • Uploading and using your own images, videos, documents, 360 and 3D files requires an account rather than guest access
  • A VR headset is required to join meetings in VR

Pricing, plan by plan

AltspaceVR

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Event hosting
    • World creation
    • Social features

MeetinVR

Free
  • GuestFree
    • VR meeting access
    • Preset avatars
    • Public rooms
  • TrialFree
    • Web dashboard
    • Custom avatars
    • Moderator panel
  • Pro$35/month
    • Up to 32 users per meeting
    • No watermark
    • Role-based permissions

Which should you pick?

Choose AltspaceVR if

  • You need event hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
  • You also want world building.
AltspaceVR review

Choose MeetinVR if

  • You need vr meetings.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
  • You also want whiteboarding.
MeetinVR review

Questions people ask

Is AltspaceVR or MeetinVR better?
Neither clearly leads. AltspaceVR starts at Free and MeetinVR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AltspaceVR or MeetinVR?
AltspaceVR starts at Free and MeetinVR at Free.
Does AltspaceVR or MeetinVR run on more platforms?
Both run on Vr, Pc, Quest, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use AltspaceVR for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is AltspaceVR best used for?
AltspaceVR is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what MeetinVR is typically brought in for.
What can AltspaceVR do that MeetinVR cannot?
AltspaceVR covers Event hosting, World building, Avatar system, Spatial audio. MeetinVR covers VR meetings, Whiteboarding, Presentation tools, Recording. Both handle Vr support, Pc support, Quest support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MeetinVR: What payment options does MeetinVR Pro offer?

MeetinVR Pro offers flexible billing options: 10 euros per week, 35 euros per month, or 350 euros per year per user. Users can upgrade or downgrade their plan at any time.

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MeetinVR: Can I use MeetinVR for free?

Yes, MeetinVR offers two free tiers. The Guest tier requires no sign-up and includes basic VR meeting features. The Trial tier is available after sign-up and adds web dashboard access and custom avatars. Both free tiers display watermarks on meetings.

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