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Mozilla Hubs vs AltspaceVR

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Mozilla Hubs

Software

Open-source social VR platform for the web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
A

AltspaceVR

Software

Social VR platform for events and meetups

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Mozilla Hubs the Internet Archive's capture of Mozilla Hubs' homepage on 31 December 2022 priced the Early Access Hub at $20 USD/month for unlimited spaces, 25 online guest capacity, and 2GB asset storage; the product's own support URL now redirects to a page titled 'end-support-mozilla-hubs', indicating the service has since been discontinued.; 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: Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, AltspaceVR covers Event hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mozilla Hubs and AltspaceVR actually diverge.

Attributes where Mozilla Hubs and AltspaceVR differ
AttributeMozilla HubsAltspaceVR
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWebvr, Web, Vr, MobileVr, Pc, Quest
Founded19981975

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Mozilla Hubs

  • Browser-based VR
  • Room creation
  • Spoke editor
  • Custom assets
  • Webhooks
  • Webvr support
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

Only in AltspaceVR

  • Event hosting
  • World building
  • Microsoft accounts
  • Streaming
  • Custom content
  • Pc support
  • Quest support

Both cover

  • Avatar system
  • Spatial audio
  • Vr support

What people use each for

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

Mozilla Hubs

  • VR Gaming
  • AR Marketing
  • Virtual Training
  • 3D Visualization
  • Immersive Experiences

AltspaceVR

  • VR Gaming
  • AR Marketing
  • Virtual Training
  • 3D Visualization
  • Immersive Experiences

Both are used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization, immersive experiences, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Mozilla Hubs

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Mozilla Hubs' homepage on 31 December 2022 priced the Early Access Hub at $20 USD/month for unlimited spaces, 25 online guest capacity, and 2GB asset storage; the product's own support URL now redirects to a page titled 'end-support-mozilla-hubs', indicating the service has since been discontinued.

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

Mozilla Hubs

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Public rooms
    • Avatar customization
    • Screen sharing

AltspaceVR

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Mozilla Hubs if

  • You need browser-based vr.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile.
  • You also want room creation.
Mozilla Hubs review

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

Questions people ask

Is Mozilla Hubs or AltspaceVR better?
Neither clearly leads. Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and AltspaceVR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mozilla Hubs or AltspaceVR?
Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and AltspaceVR at Free.
Does Mozilla Hubs or AltspaceVR run on more platforms?
Mozilla Hubs runs on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile. AltspaceVR runs on Vr, Pc, Quest.
Can I use Mozilla Hubs for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Mozilla Hubs best used for?
Mozilla Hubs is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization.
What can Mozilla Hubs do that AltspaceVR cannot?
Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Room creation, Spoke editor, Custom assets. AltspaceVR covers Event hosting, World building, Microsoft accounts, Streaming. Both handle Avatar system, Spatial audio, Vr support.
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