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Mozilla Hubs vs OpenSCAD

Mozilla Hubs logo

Mozilla Hubs

AR VR

Open-source social VR platform for the web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OpenSCAD logo

OpenSCAD

CAD

The programmers solid 3D CAD modeler

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.; OpenSCAD script-based workflow, not interactive design interface
  • They diverge on capability: Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, OpenSCAD covers Script-based modeling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Mozilla Hubs and OpenSCAD differ
AttributeMozilla HubsOpenSCAD
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWebvr, Web, Vr, MobileWindows, macOS, Linux, WebAssembly
CategoryAR VRCAD
Founded19982009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • Avatar system
  • Spatial audio
  • Spoke editor
  • Custom assets
  • Webhooks
  • Webvr support

Only in OpenSCAD

  • Script-based modeling
  • CSG operations
  • 2D to 3D extrusion
  • Parameterization
  • STL export
  • Preview
  • 3D printers
  • Slicers

What people use each for

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

Mozilla Hubs

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

OpenSCAD

  • Parametric 3D design for manufacturing and 3D printingnot Mozilla Hubs
  • Technical design with scripted control over geometrynot Mozilla Hubs
  • Procedural model generationnot Mozilla Hubs

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.

OpenSCAD

  • Script-based workflow, not interactive design interface
  • Limited to constructive solid geometry and 2D extrusion modelling
  • Not suitable for artistic 3D modelling or computer animation
  • Complex build dependencies (Qt, CGAL, Boost)

Pricing, plan by plan

Mozilla Hubs

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

OpenSCAD

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the OpenSCAD review.

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 OpenSCAD if

  • You need script-based modeling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, WebAssembly.
  • You also want csg operations.
OpenSCAD review

Questions people ask

Is Mozilla Hubs or OpenSCAD better?
Neither clearly leads. Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and OpenSCAD at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mozilla Hubs or OpenSCAD?
Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and OpenSCAD at Free.
Does Mozilla Hubs or OpenSCAD run on more platforms?
Mozilla Hubs runs on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile. OpenSCAD runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, WebAssembly.
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. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what OpenSCAD is typically brought in for.
What can Mozilla Hubs do that OpenSCAD cannot?
Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Room creation, Avatar system, Spatial audio. OpenSCAD covers Script-based modeling, CSG operations, 2D to 3D extrusion, Parameterization.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

OpenSCAD: What is the cost of OpenSCAD?

OpenSCAD is free software with no licensing fees, subscriptions, or costs of any kind. The software is available as open-source with no restrictions on commercial or non-commercial use.

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