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Mozilla Hubs vs Rec Room

Mozilla Hubs logo

Mozilla Hubs

AR VR

Open-source social VR platform for the web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rec Room logo

Rec Room

AR VR

Free-to-play social VR gaming platform

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.; Rec Room in-app purchase structure and monetization details not disclosed on main site
  • They diverge on capability: Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Rec Room covers Maker Pen tools.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mozilla Hubs and Rec Room actually diverge.

Attributes where Mozilla Hubs and Rec Room differ
AttributeMozilla HubsRec Room
PlatformsWebvr, Web, Vr, MobileVr, Pc, Mobile, Console
Founded19982016

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

  • Browser-based VR
  • Avatar system
  • Spatial audio
  • Spoke editor
  • Custom assets
  • Webhooks
  • Webvr support
  • Web support

Only in Rec Room

  • Maker Pen tools
  • Multiplayer games
  • Avatar customization
  • Cross-platform play
  • In-game economy
  • Events
  • Pc support
  • Console support

Both cover

  • Room creation
  • Vr support
  • Mobile 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

Rec Room

  • 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.

Rec Room

  • In-app purchase structure and monetization details not disclosed on main site

Pricing, plan by plan

Mozilla Hubs

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

Rec Room

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full game access
    • Room creation
    • Cross-platform

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 avatar system.
Mozilla Hubs review

Choose Rec Room if

  • You need maker pen tools.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Pc, Mobile, Console.
  • You also want multiplayer games.
Rec Room review

Questions people ask

Is Mozilla Hubs or Rec Room better?
Neither clearly leads. Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and Rec Room at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mozilla Hubs or Rec Room?
Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and Rec Room at Free.
Does Mozilla Hubs or Rec Room run on more platforms?
Mozilla Hubs runs on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile. Rec Room runs on Vr, Pc, Mobile, Console.
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 Rec Room cannot?
Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Avatar system, Spatial audio, Spoke editor. Rec Room covers Maker Pen tools, Multiplayer games, Avatar customization, Cross-platform play. Both handle Room creation, Vr support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Rec Room: What does Rec Room cost?

Rec Room is completely free to download and play across all platforms including Android, iOS, PC, console, and VR headsets. The company opposes exploitive monetization methods.

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