Software · head to head
MeetinVR vs AltspaceVR
The short version
- Only AltspaceVR has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: MeetinVR the free Guest and Trial tiers add a watermark to sessions; removing it requires the Pro plan; AltspaceVR shut down permanently on 10 March 2023. Microsoft closed it to concentrate on Microsoft Mesh, and altvr.com now redirects to microsoft.com
- They diverge on capability: MeetinVR covers VR meetings, AltspaceVR covers Event hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MeetinVR and AltspaceVR actually diverge.
| Attribute | MeetinVR | AltspaceVR |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $30/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2017 | 1975 |
Identical on both: platforms (Vr, Pc, Quest), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 MeetinVR
- VR meetings
- Whiteboarding
- Presentation tools
- Recording
- Calendar sync
- Cloud storage
- Enterprise SSO
Only in AltspaceVR
- Event hosting
- World building
- Avatar system
- Spatial audio
- Microsoft accounts
- Streaming
- Custom content
Both cover
- Vr support
- Pc support
- Quest support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
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
AltspaceVR
- VR Gamingnot MeetinVR
- AR Marketingnot MeetinVR
- Virtual Trainingnot MeetinVR
- 3D Visualizationnot MeetinVR
- Immersive Experiencesnot MeetinVR
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
MeetinVR
$30/month- Business$30/month
- Unlimited meetings
- Custom environments
- Recording
AltspaceVR
Free- FreeFree
- Event hosting
- World creation
- Social features
Which should you pick?
Choose MeetinVR if
- You need vr meetings.
- You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
- You also want whiteboarding.
Choose AltspaceVR if
- You need event hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
- You also want world building.
Questions people ask
- Is MeetinVR or AltspaceVR better?
- Neither clearly leads. MeetinVR starts at $30/month and AltspaceVR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MeetinVR or AltspaceVR?
- AltspaceVR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $30/month for MeetinVR and Free for AltspaceVR.
- Does MeetinVR or AltspaceVR 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?
- Yes. AltspaceVR has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MeetinVR starts at $30/month.
- What is MeetinVR best used for?
- MeetinVR is most often used for holding team meetings and workshops in virtual reality, collaborative whiteboarding and sticky notes in a shared vr room, reviewing 3d models and 360 content with remote colleagues. Of those, holding team meetings and workshops in virtual reality and collaborative whiteboarding and sticky notes in a shared vr room are not what AltspaceVR is typically brought in for.
- What can MeetinVR do that AltspaceVR cannot?
- MeetinVR covers VR meetings, Whiteboarding, Presentation tools, Recording. AltspaceVR covers Event hosting, World building, Avatar system, Spatial audio. Both handle Vr support, Pc support, Quest support.