AR VR · head to head
Gravity Sketch vs Spatial
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Gravity Sketch free plan limited to 150MB cloud storage and 3 simultaneous users per room; Spatial no pricing published; customers must contact sales
- They diverge on capability: Gravity Sketch covers VR design, Spatial covers 3D space creation.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gravity Sketch and Spatial actually diverge.
| Attribute | Gravity Sketch | Spatial |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web) | Web, Mobile, Vr |
| Founded | 2014 | 2016 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Gravity Sketch
- VR design
- Desktop app
- Surface modeling
- Collaboration
- Import/export
- Presentation mode
- Rhino
- Alias
Only in Spatial
- 3D space creation
- NFT display
- Events
- Commerce
- Web3 wallets
- NFT marketplaces
- Streaming
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Gravity Sketch
- Spatial 3D design and conceptualisation in VRnot Spatial
- Collaborative product design sessionsnot Spatial
- Conceptual model generationnot Spatial
- Engineering and design team collaboration in immersive environmentnot Spatial
Spatial
- Corporate training and educationnot Gravity Sketch
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Gravity Sketch
- Free plan limited to 150MB cloud storage and 3 simultaneous users per room
- File format support limited to OBJ and STL on free plan; other formats require paid plan
- Evaluation tools (surface contours, viewpoints, section tool) not available on free tier
- VR access requires Meta Quest, Steam, or web app; limited to specific platforms
- Data localisation only available on Enterprise plan
Spatial
- No pricing published; customers must contact sales
Pricing, plan by plan
Gravity Sketch
Free- FreeFree
- Core creation tools: sketching, surfacing, geometry
- 150MB cloud storage
- Up to 3 collaborators per room
- Plus$undefined/mo
- Full access to creation and evaluation tools
- Unlimited imports/exports of all formats
- 3GB cloud storage
- Team$null/mo
- 10GB cloud storage per user
- 10+ people simultaneously in rooms
- Organization space and user management
- Enterprise$null/mo
- All Team features
- Data localization, backup, security logs
- Dedicated account manager
Spatial
Free- FreeFree
- Space creation
- NFT galleries
- Social features
Which should you pick?
Choose Gravity Sketch if
- You need vr design.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web).
- You also want desktop app.
Choose Spatial if
- You need 3d space creation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Vr.
- You also want nft display.
Questions people ask
- Is Gravity Sketch or Spatial better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gravity Sketch starts at Free and Spatial at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Gravity Sketch or Spatial?
- Gravity Sketch starts at Free and Spatial at Free.
- Does Gravity Sketch or Spatial run on more platforms?
- Gravity Sketch runs on VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web). Spatial runs on Web, Mobile, Vr.
- Can I use Gravity Sketch for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Gravity Sketch best used for?
- Gravity Sketch is most often used for spatial 3d design and conceptualisation in vr, collaborative product design sessions, conceptual model generation, engineering and design team collaboration in immersive environment. Of those, spatial 3d design and conceptualisation in vr and collaborative product design sessions are not what Spatial is typically brought in for.
- What can Gravity Sketch do that Spatial cannot?
- Gravity Sketch covers VR design, Desktop app, Surface modeling, Collaboration. Spatial covers 3D space creation, NFT display, Events, Commerce.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Gravity Sketch: Is there a free version of Gravity Sketch?
Yes. The Free tier includes core creation tools, sketching, surfacing, geometry, and up to 3 collaborators with 150MB cloud storage. No credit card required.
SourceSpatial: How much does Spatial cost?
Spatial does not publish specific pricing on their website. The site directs customers to contact the sales team or request a demo to discuss pricing and custom solutions.
SourceGravity Sketch: What is the difference between Gravity Sketch free and paid tiers?
The Free tier has 150MB storage and 3 collaborators. The Plus tier has 3GB storage, 5 collaborators, and unlimited imports/exports. Team and Enterprise tiers offer 10GB+ storage per user and advanced security features.
SourceSpatial: Can I try Spatial for free?
Spatial offers a Try for Free button on their pricing page, though the trial length is not specified. Contact sales for details on trial access.
SourceGravity Sketch: What file formats does Gravity Sketch support?
Free tier exports only OBJ and USDZ formats. Plus, Team, and Enterprise tiers support unlimited imports and exports across all supported file types.
SourceRelated pages
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