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Mozilla Hubs vs Virbela

Mozilla Hubs logo

Mozilla Hubs

AR VR

Open-source social VR platform for the web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Virbela logo

Virbela

AR VR

Enterprise virtual world platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mozilla Hubs has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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.; Virbela cloud-only version (Virbela Go) limited to small-to-medium scale events
  • They diverge on capability: Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Virbela covers 3D virtual campuses.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Mozilla Hubs and Virbela differ
AttributeMozilla HubsVirbela
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebvr, Web, Vr, MobileWeb, Desktop (downloadable application)
Founded19982012

Identical on both: 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
  • Room creation
  • Avatar system
  • Spatial audio
  • Spoke editor
  • Custom assets
  • Webhooks
  • Webvr support

Only in Virbela

  • 3D virtual campuses
  • Event venues
  • Collaboration tools
  • Custom branding
  • Zoom
  • Calendar systems
  • LMS platforms
  • Pc support

Both cover

  • Vr support

What people use each for

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

Mozilla Hubs

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

Virbela

  • Virtual office environment for remote teamsnot Mozilla Hubs
  • Enterprise virtual events and conferencesnot Mozilla Hubs
  • Immersive collaboration at scalenot Mozilla Hubs
  • Virtual workspace for distributed organisationsnot 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.

Virbela

  • Cloud-only version (Virbela Go) limited to small-to-medium scale events
  • Specific feature limitations and pricing not clearly documented on main website
  • Pricing structure requires sales contact for enterprise deployment

Pricing, plan by plan

Mozilla Hubs

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

Virbela

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Virbela 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 Virbela if

  • You need 3d virtual campuses.
  • You work on Web, Desktop (downloadable application).
  • You also want event venues.
Virbela review

Questions people ask

Is Mozilla Hubs or Virbela better?
Neither clearly leads. Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and Virbela at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mozilla Hubs or Virbela?
Mozilla Hubs has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mozilla Hubs and On request for Virbela.
Does Mozilla Hubs or Virbela run on more platforms?
Mozilla Hubs runs on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile. Virbela runs on Web, Desktop (downloadable application).
Can I use Mozilla Hubs for free?
Yes. Mozilla Hubs has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Virbela starts at On request.
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 Virbela is typically brought in for.
What can Mozilla Hubs do that Virbela cannot?
Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Room creation, Avatar system, Spatial audio. Virbela covers 3D virtual campuses, Event venues, Collaboration tools, Custom branding. Both handle Vr support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Virbela: What pricing does Virbela Go offer?

Virbela Go uses straightforward monthly pricing for quick collaboration and small-to-medium events, but exact prices are not disclosed on the website. A free trial access is available through the Try for Free button.

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Virbela: How is Virbela enterprise pricing structured?

Enterprise Virbela (downloadable version) uses custom pricing tailored to your organization's scale and persistent virtual campus needs. Contact sales at 1-844-714-4210 for a quote.

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