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Spatial vs WebXR Device API

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Spatial

AR VR

3D spaces for collaboration and commerce

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WebXR Device API logo

WebXR Device API

AR VR

W3C standard for VR and AR on the web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Spatial no pricing published; customers must contact sales; WebXR Device API safari on iOS does not support WebXR natively, limiting reach for iPhone and iPad users
  • They diverge on capability: Spatial covers 3D space creation, WebXR Device API covers VR sessions.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Spatial and WebXR Device API actually diverge.

Attributes where Spatial and WebXR Device API differ
AttributeSpatialWebXR Device API
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, VrWeb, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Samsung Internet
Founded20161994

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 Spatial

  • 3D space creation
  • NFT display
  • Events
  • Commerce
  • Web3 wallets
  • NFT marketplaces
  • Streaming
  • Mobile support

Only in WebXR Device API

  • VR sessions
  • AR sessions
  • Input handling
  • Reference spaces
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Quest Browser

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Vr support

What people use each for

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

Spatial

  • Corporate training and educationnot WebXR Device API

WebXR Device API

  • 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

  • No pricing published; customers must contact sales

WebXR Device API

  • Safari on iOS does not support WebXR natively, limiting reach for iPhone and iPad users
  • Requires compatible VR/AR hardware which limits adoption to users with VR headsets or AR-capable mobile devices
  • Browser support still emerging with some features being experimental or not widely implemented across all browsers

Pricing, plan by plan

Spatial

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Space creation
    • NFT galleries
    • Social features

WebXR Device API

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Open standard
    • Browser support
    • Specification

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.
Spatial review

Choose WebXR Device API if

  • You need vr sessions.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Samsung Internet.
  • You also want ar sessions.
WebXR Device API review

Questions people ask

Is Spatial or WebXR Device API better?
Neither clearly leads. Spatial starts at Free and WebXR Device API at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Spatial or WebXR Device API?
Spatial starts at Free and WebXR Device API at Free.
Does Spatial or WebXR Device API run on more platforms?
Spatial runs on Web, Mobile, Vr. WebXR Device API runs on Web, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Samsung Internet.
Can I use Spatial for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Spatial best used for?
Spatial is most often used for corporate training and education. Of those, corporate training and education is not what WebXR Device API is typically brought in for.
What can Spatial do that WebXR Device API cannot?
Spatial covers 3D space creation, NFT display, Events, Commerce. WebXR Device API covers VR sessions, AR sessions, Input handling, Reference spaces. Both handle Web support, Vr support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Spatial: 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.

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WebXR Device API: What is WebXR Device API?

WebXR Device API is a W3C web standard that enables developers to build immersive virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality experiences directly within web browsers without requiring native app installation.

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Spatial: 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.

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WebXR Device API: Which browsers support WebXR?

WebXR is supported in Chrome (desktop and mobile), Microsoft Edge (desktop), Firefox (desktop and mobile), and Safari on mobile. Safari on iOS does not implement WebXR natively but third-party apps like 8th Wall provide workarounds.

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WebXR Device API: Is WebXR hardware-dependent?

Yes, WebXR requires compatible VR/AR hardware such as Meta Quest headsets, HTC Vive, Microsoft HoloLens, or mobile AR-capable devices, but the same code can run on different hardware through the unified API.

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