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Mozilla Hubs vs Panda3D

Mozilla Hubs logo

Mozilla Hubs

AR VR

Open-source social VR platform for the web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Panda3D

Game Development

Free, open-source 3D engine for game development

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.; Panda3D completely free to use including for commercial projects, with source code available under the permissive BSD license, no paid tier
  • They diverge on capability: Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Panda3D covers 3D graphics rendering.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mozilla Hubs and Panda3D actually diverge.

Attributes where Mozilla Hubs and Panda3D differ
AttributeMozilla HubsPanda3D
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWebvr, Web, Vr, MobileWindows, Macos, Linux
CategoryAR VRGame Development
Founded19981999

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 Panda3D

  • 3D graphics rendering
  • Physics engine (Bullet)
  • Audio system
  • Input handling
  • Skeletal animation
  • Particle effects
  • Shading
  • Scene management

What people use each for

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

Mozilla Hubs

  • VR Gamingnot Panda3D
  • AR Marketingnot Panda3D
  • Virtual Trainingnot Panda3D
  • 3D Visualizationnot Panda3D
  • Immersive Experiencesnot Panda3D

Panda3D

  • 3D game developmentnot Mozilla Hubs
  • 3D applicationsnot Mozilla Hubs
  • Game prototypingnot Mozilla Hubs
  • Visualizationnot 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.

Panda3D

  • Completely free to use including for commercial projects, with source code available under the permissive BSD license, no paid tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Mozilla Hubs

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

Panda3D

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full engine
    • Python and C++
    • 3D graphics

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 Panda3D if

  • You need 3d graphics rendering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
  • You also want physics engine (bullet).
Panda3D review

Questions people ask

Is Mozilla Hubs or Panda3D better?
Neither clearly leads. Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and Panda3D at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mozilla Hubs or Panda3D?
Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and Panda3D at Free.
Does Mozilla Hubs or Panda3D run on more platforms?
Mozilla Hubs runs on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile. Panda3D runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
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 Panda3D is typically brought in for.
What can Mozilla Hubs do that Panda3D cannot?
Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Room creation, Avatar system, Spatial audio. Panda3D covers 3D graphics rendering, Physics engine (Bullet), Audio system, Input handling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Panda3D: Is Panda3D free to use?

Yes, Panda3D is completely free to use with no royalties, license payments, registration, or costs of any kind, even for commercial use.

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Panda3D: What license does Panda3D use?

Panda3D is distributed under a permissive BSD license, allowing users to study and modify the source code.

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Panda3D: Are there any costs for deploying Panda3D applications?

No, the SDK includes deployment tools at no additional charge and has no external paid dependencies required for deployment.

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