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MeetinVR vs Spark AR Studio

Spark AR Studio
AR VR
Professional AR effect creation for Meta platforms
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: MeetinVR the free Guest and Trial tiers add a watermark to sessions; removing it requires the Pro plan; Spark AR Studio 4MB file size limit compared to Lens Studio's 8MB
- They diverge on capability: MeetinVR covers VR meetings, Spark AR Studio covers Visual programming.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MeetinVR and Spark AR Studio actually diverge.
| Attribute | MeetinVR | Spark AR Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Vr, Pc, Quest | Desktop |
| Founded | 2017 | 2004 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 MeetinVR
- VR meetings
- Whiteboarding
- Presentation tools
- Recording
- Calendar sync
- Cloud storage
- Enterprise SSO
- Vr support
Only in Spark AR Studio
- Visual programming
- Face tracking
- World effects
- Scripting API
- Messenger
- Meta Quest
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
MeetinVR
- Holding team meetings and workshops in virtual realitynot Spark AR Studio
- Collaborative whiteboarding and sticky notes in a shared VR roomnot Spark AR Studio
- Reviewing 3D models and 360 content with remote colleaguesnot Spark AR Studio
Spark AR Studio
- VR Gamingnot MeetinVR
- AR Marketingnot MeetinVR
- Virtual Trainingnot MeetinVR
- 3D Visualizationnot MeetinVR
- Immersive Experiencesnot MeetinVR
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
MeetinVR
- The free Guest and Trial tiers add a watermark to sessions; removing it requires the Pro plan
- Pro is priced per user at EUR 10 per week, EUR 35 per month or EUR 350 per year
- Meetings are capped at up to 32 users
- Uploading and using your own images, videos, documents, 360 and 3D files requires an account rather than guest access
- A VR headset is required to join meetings in VR
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
Pricing, plan by plan
MeetinVR
Free- GuestFree
- VR meeting access
- Preset avatars
- Public rooms
- TrialFree
- Web dashboard
- Custom avatars
- Moderator panel
- Pro$35/month
- Up to 32 users per meeting
- No watermark
- Role-based permissions
Spark AR Studio
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Spark AR Studio review.
Which should you pick?
Choose MeetinVR if
- You need vr meetings.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
- You also want whiteboarding.
Choose Spark AR Studio if
- You need visual programming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Desktop.
- You also want face tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is MeetinVR or Spark AR Studio better?
- Neither clearly leads. MeetinVR starts at Free and Spark AR Studio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MeetinVR or Spark AR Studio?
- MeetinVR starts at Free and Spark AR Studio at Free.
- Does MeetinVR or Spark AR Studio run on more platforms?
- MeetinVR runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. Spark AR Studio runs on Desktop.
- Can I use MeetinVR for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is MeetinVR best used for?
- MeetinVR is most often used for holding team meetings and workshops in virtual reality, collaborative whiteboarding and sticky notes in a shared vr room, reviewing 3d models and 360 content with remote colleagues. Of those, holding team meetings and workshops in virtual reality and collaborative whiteboarding and sticky notes in a shared vr room are not what Spark AR Studio is typically brought in for.
- What can MeetinVR do that Spark AR Studio cannot?
- MeetinVR covers VR meetings, Whiteboarding, Presentation tools, Recording. Spark AR Studio covers Visual programming, Face tracking, World effects, Scripting API.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
MeetinVR: What payment options does MeetinVR Pro offer?
MeetinVR Pro offers flexible billing options: 10 euros per week, 35 euros per month, or 350 euros per year per user. Users can upgrade or downgrade their plan at any time.
SourceSpark 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.
SourceMeetinVR: Can I use MeetinVR for free?
Yes, MeetinVR offers two free tiers. The Guest tier requires no sign-up and includes basic VR meeting features. The Trial tier is available after sign-up and adds web dashboard access and custom avatars. Both free tiers display watermarks on meetings.
SourceSpark 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.
Related pages
More on Spark AR Studio
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