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ShapesXR vs TikTok Effect House

ShapesXR logo

ShapesXR

AR/VR & Metaverse

Collaborative XR prototyping platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TikTok Effect House logo

TikTok Effect House

AR/VR & Metaverse

Create viral AR effects for TikTok

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ShapesXR the free Starter plan allows only 1 editable Space, 10 Frames per Space and 1 Viewpoint; TikTok Effect House free desktop app for Mac or PC per the vendor download page, no paid tier
  • They diverge on capability: ShapesXR covers XR prototyping, TikTok Effect House covers Face tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ShapesXR and TikTok Effect House actually diverge.

Attributes where ShapesXR and TikTok Effect House differ
AttributeShapesXRTikTok Effect House
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsVr, Ar, Quest, WebAr, Ios, Android, Desktop
Founded20192012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR/VR & Metaverse).

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 ShapesXR

  • XR prototyping
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Interactions
  • Asset library
  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe XD
  • Vr support

Only in TikTok Effect House

  • Face tracking
  • Body tracking
  • Hand gestures
  • Visual scripting
  • TikTok platform
  • Creator tools
  • Analytics
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Ar support

What people use each for

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

ShapesXR

  • Designing and prototyping spatial and XR interfaces in a headsetnot TikTok Effect House
  • Reviewing 3D product designs in context with a distributed teamnot TikTok Effect House
  • Bringing Figma designs into VR for spatial layoutnot TikTok Effect House

TikTok Effect House

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ShapesXR

  • The free Starter plan allows only 1 editable Space, 10 Frames per Space and 1 Viewpoint
  • The free Starter plan caps imports at 20MB and the canvas at 100 square metres
  • The Figma plugin, playable Figma prototypes and 200MB imports require a paid plan
  • Roles, permissions, presentation tools and a shared team asset library require the Business plan
  • Single sign on, multi-factor authentication and premium support are Enterprise only
  • No prices are published for the Professional, Business or Enterprise plans; each is Get a quote
  • The Business trial is 14 days

TikTok Effect House

  • Free desktop app for Mac or PC per the vendor download page, no paid tier

Pricing, plan by plan

ShapesXR

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 projects
    • Collaboration
    • Basic export

TikTok Effect House

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Effect creation
    • Publishing
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose ShapesXR if

  • You need xr prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Ar, Quest, Web.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
ShapesXR review

Choose TikTok Effect House if

  • You need face tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ar, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want body tracking.
TikTok Effect House review

Questions people ask

Is ShapesXR or TikTok Effect House better?
Neither clearly leads. ShapesXR starts at Free and TikTok Effect House at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ShapesXR or TikTok Effect House?
ShapesXR starts at Free and TikTok Effect House at Free.
Does ShapesXR or TikTok Effect House run on more platforms?
ShapesXR runs on Vr, Ar, Quest, Web. TikTok Effect House runs on Ar, Ios, Android, Desktop.
Can I use ShapesXR for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ShapesXR best used for?
ShapesXR is most often used for designing and prototyping spatial and xr interfaces in a headset, reviewing 3d product designs in context with a distributed team, bringing figma designs into vr for spatial layout. Of those, designing and prototyping spatial and xr interfaces in a headset and reviewing 3d product designs in context with a distributed team are not what TikTok Effect House is typically brought in for.
What can ShapesXR do that TikTok Effect House cannot?
ShapesXR covers XR prototyping, Real-time collaboration, Interactions, Asset library. TikTok Effect House covers Face tracking, Body tracking, Hand gestures, Visual scripting. Both handle Ar support.
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