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Spark AR Studio vs Glue

Spark AR Studio logo

Spark AR Studio

Software

Professional AR effect creation for Meta platforms

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Glue logo

Glue

Software

VR collaboration platform for enterprise teams

From
$25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Spark AR Studio has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Spark AR Studio 4MB file size limit compared to Lens Studio's 8MB; Glue glue has been acquired, and the pricing page carries a Glue Has Been Acquired notice
  • They diverge on capability: Spark AR Studio covers Visual programming, Glue covers VR meetings.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Spark AR Studio and Glue actually diverge.

Attributes where Spark AR Studio and Glue differ
AttributeSpark AR StudioGlue
Starting priceFree$25/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsDesktopVr, Pc, Quest
Founded20042017

Identical on both: 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 Spark AR Studio

  • Visual programming
  • Face tracking
  • World effects
  • Scripting API
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Messenger
  • Meta Quest

Only in Glue

  • VR meetings
  • Realistic avatars
  • Spatial tools
  • 3D visualization
  • Microsoft 365
  • Slack
  • Enterprise SSO
  • Vr support

What people use each for

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

Spark AR Studio

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

Glue

  • Virtual reality team collaboration spaces for distributed teamsnot Spark AR Studio
  • Immersive training and workshops in shared 3D environmentsnot Spark AR Studio
  • Reviewing 3D content together in VRnot Spark AR Studio

Where each one falls short

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

Spark AR Studio

  • 4MB file size limit compared to Lens Studio's 8MB
  • No 3D body tracking capability unlike competing platforms
  • Limited to Instagram and Facebook ecosystem

Glue

  • Glue has been acquired, and the pricing page carries a Glue Has Been Acquired notice
  • The free tier is limited to 10 team members, 10 team spaces, 30 minutes of session time per session and 2GB of team file storage
  • Professional is EUR 50 per user per month billed yearly and EUR 60 per user per month billed monthly
  • Single sign on, service level agreement, priority support and premium onboarding are Enterprise only
  • Branded and custom team spaces and custom hosting options are Enterprise only
  • Browser only sessions are an Enterprise feature
  • Enterprise pricing is not published and requires contacting sales

Pricing, plan by plan

Spark AR Studio

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Spark AR Studio review.

Glue

$25/month
  • Team$25/month
    • VR meetings
    • Collaboration tools
    • 3D content

Which should you pick?

Choose Spark AR Studio if

  • You need visual programming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop.
  • You also want face tracking.
Spark AR Studio review

Choose Glue if

  • You need vr meetings.
  • You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
  • You also want realistic avatars.
Glue review

Questions people ask

Is Spark AR Studio or Glue better?
Neither clearly leads. Spark AR Studio starts at Free and Glue at $25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Spark AR Studio or Glue?
Spark AR Studio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Spark AR Studio and $25/month for Glue.
Does Spark AR Studio or Glue run on more platforms?
Spark AR Studio runs on Desktop. Glue runs on Vr, Pc, Quest.
Can I use Spark AR Studio for free?
Yes. Spark AR Studio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Glue starts at $25/month.
What is Spark AR Studio best used for?
Spark AR Studio is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what Glue is typically brought in for.
What can Spark AR Studio do that Glue cannot?
Spark AR Studio covers Visual programming, Face tracking, World effects, Scripting API. Glue covers VR meetings, Realistic avatars, Spatial tools, 3D visualization.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Spark AR Studio: Is Spark AR Studio still available?

No. Meta announced it would shutter Spark AR at the start of 2026, ending support for new effect submissions.

Source
Spark AR Studio: Was Spark AR Studio free?

Yes. Meta Spark Studio was available as a free download for creating AR effects.

Spark AR Studio: What platforms did Spark AR support?

Spark AR Studio enabled building AR effects for Instagram and Facebook with optional code-based scripting.

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