Software · head to head
Spatial vs Medium by Adobe
The short version
- Only Spatial has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Spatial covers 3D space creation, Medium by Adobe covers VR sculpting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Spatial and Medium by Adobe actually diverge.
| Attribute | Spatial | Medium by Adobe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $9.99/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, Vr | Vr, Quest |
| Founded | 2016 | 1982 |
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 Spatial
- 3D space creation
- NFT display
- Events
- Commerce
- Web3 wallets
- NFT marketplaces
- Streaming
- Web support
Only in Medium by Adobe
- VR sculpting
- Layer system
- Stamps
- Move tool
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Substance
- FBX export
- Quest support
Both cover
- Vr support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Spatial
- Teams wanting virtual/AR meeting spaces who are prepared to contact sales for pricingnot Medium by Adobe
Medium by Adobe
- VR Gamingnot Spatial
- AR Marketingnot Spatial
- Virtual Trainingnot Spatial
- 3D Visualizationnot Spatial
- Immersive Experiencesnot Spatial
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Spatial
- Pricing page shows no plan tiers or figures; the only actions offered are Try for Free and Contact Sales, gating price behind a sales conversation
Medium by Adobe
Nothing recorded yet. See the Medium by Adobe review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Spatial
Free- FreeFree
- Space creation
- NFT galleries
- Social features
Medium by Adobe
$9.99/month- Medium$9.99/month
- Full sculpting tools
- Export
- Adobe integration
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Medium by Adobe if
- You need vr sculpting.
- You work on Vr, Quest.
- You also want layer system.
Questions people ask
- Is Spatial or Medium by Adobe better?
- Neither clearly leads. Spatial starts at Free and Medium by Adobe at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Spatial or Medium by Adobe?
- Spatial has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Spatial and $9.99/month for Medium by Adobe.
- Does Spatial or Medium by Adobe run on more platforms?
- Spatial runs on Web, Mobile, Vr. Medium by Adobe runs on Vr, Quest.
- Can I use Spatial for free?
- Yes. Spatial has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Medium by Adobe starts at $9.99/month.
- What is Spatial best used for?
- Spatial is most often used for teams wanting virtual/ar meeting spaces who are prepared to contact sales for pricing. Of those, teams wanting virtual/ar meeting spaces who are prepared to contact sales for pricing is not what Medium by Adobe is typically brought in for.
- What can Spatial do that Medium by Adobe cannot?
- Spatial covers 3D space creation, NFT display, Events, Commerce. Medium by Adobe covers VR sculpting, Layer system, Stamps, Move tool. Both handle Vr support.