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Mozilla Hubs vs Xreal Air

Mozilla Hubs logo

Mozilla Hubs

AR VR

Open-source social VR platform for the web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Xreal Air logo

Xreal Air

AR VR

Wearable AR display glasses for everyday use

From
$199/one-time
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.; Xreal Air no integrated battery; requires tethered connection to external device for operation
  • They diverge on capability: Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Xreal Air covers Micro-OLED displays.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mozilla Hubs and Xreal Air actually diverge.

Attributes where Mozilla Hubs and Xreal Air differ
AttributeMozilla HubsXreal Air
Starting priceFree$199/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebvr, Web, Vr, MobileiOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Founded19982017

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 Xreal Air

  • Micro-OLED displays
  • Spatial display
  • Lightweight design
  • 6DoF tracking
  • Nebula app
  • Gaming consoles
  • Smartphones
  • Ar 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

Xreal Air

  • 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.

Xreal Air

  • No integrated battery; requires tethered connection to external device for operation
  • Narrow 46-degree field of view on existing Air models limits immersive experience compared to Vision Pro's wider viewing area
  • Not a standalone device; cannot run applications independently without source device
  • Limited hand tracking capabilities compared to Apple Vision Pro which has integrated eye and hand tracking

Pricing, plan by plan

Mozilla Hubs

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

Xreal Air

$199/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Xreal Air 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 Xreal Air if

  • You need micro-oled displays.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want spatial display.
Xreal Air review

Questions people ask

Is Mozilla Hubs or Xreal Air better?
Neither clearly leads. Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and Xreal Air at $199/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mozilla Hubs or Xreal Air?
Mozilla Hubs has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mozilla Hubs and $199/one-time for Xreal Air.
Does Mozilla Hubs or Xreal Air run on more platforms?
Mozilla Hubs runs on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile. Xreal Air runs on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Mozilla Hubs for free?
Yes. Mozilla Hubs has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Xreal Air starts at $199/one-time.
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 Xreal Air cannot?
Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Room creation, Avatar system, Spatial audio. Xreal Air covers Micro-OLED displays, Spatial display, Lightweight design, 6DoF tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Xreal Air: Does Xreal Air require a power source or battery?

No. Xreal Air glasses do not have their own battery and require a tethered connection to a source device like a smartphone, laptop, or gaming console to function, making them dependent on the host device's power.

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Xreal Air: What devices can Xreal Air connect to?

Xreal Air glasses connect to smartphones, tablets, PCs, and gaming devices that support video output or wireless casting. On Mac systems, Nebula integrates as a display extension enabling multi-screen workflows.

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Xreal Air: What is the field of view on Xreal Air?

The Xreal Air 2 Pro has a 46-degree field of view at 1920x1080 per-eye resolution, while the newer Xreal Aura offers a 70-degree diagonal field of view with 1,920 x 1,200 resolution per eye at up to 120Hz.

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Xreal Air: What is the starting price for Xreal AR glasses?

Xreal AR glasses start at $199 USD for entry-level models, with the Xreal Aura flagship device launching in fall 2026 at a maximum retail price of $1,500 before taxes.

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