Software · head to head
Mozilla Hubs vs VRChat
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.; VRChat vRChat Plus subscriptions are sold only through Steam and the Meta Quest Store, and the FAQ states neither platform permits refunds after purchase: "VRChat does not offer refunds for subscriptions after they are purchased."
- They diverge on capability: Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, VRChat covers User-created worlds.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mozilla Hubs and VRChat actually diverge.
| Attribute | Mozilla Hubs | VRChat |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile | Vr, Pc, Quest |
| Founded | 1998 | 2014 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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
- Avatar system
- Spatial audio
- Spoke editor
- Custom assets
- Webhooks
- Webvr support
Only in VRChat
- User-created worlds
- Custom avatars
- Social features
- Cross-platform
- Unity SDK
- Blender
- Avatar systems
- 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 VRChat
- AR Marketingnot VRChat
- Virtual Trainingnot VRChat
- 3D Visualizationnot VRChat
- Immersive Experiencesnot VRChat
VRChat
- Social VR world building and avatar based hangouts, with VRChat Plus as an optional $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year subscription for enhanced featuresnot 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.
VRChat
- VRChat Plus subscriptions are sold only through Steam and the Meta Quest Store, and the FAQ states neither platform permits refunds after purchase: "VRChat does not offer refunds for subscriptions after they are purchased."
Pricing, plan by plan
Mozilla Hubs
Free- FreeFree
- Public rooms
- Avatar customization
- Screen sharing
VRChat
Free- FreeFree
- Full access
- Avatar uploads
- World creation
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.
Choose VRChat if
- You need user-created worlds.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
- You also want custom avatars.
Questions people ask
- Is Mozilla Hubs or VRChat better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and VRChat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mozilla Hubs or VRChat?
- Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and VRChat at Free.
- Does Mozilla Hubs or VRChat run on more platforms?
- Mozilla Hubs runs on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile. VRChat 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. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what VRChat is typically brought in for.
- What can Mozilla Hubs do that VRChat cannot?
- Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Room creation, Avatar system, Spatial audio. VRChat covers User-created worlds, Custom avatars, Social features, Cross-platform. Both handle Vr support.