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Spatial vs Wikitude

Spatial logo

Spatial

AR VR

3D spaces for collaboration and commerce

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wikitude logo

Wikitude

AR VR

Cross-platform AR SDK for mobile applications

From
€2490/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Spatial has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Spatial no pricing published; customers must contact sales; Wikitude service discontinued September 21, 2024 - no longer available for purchase or use
  • They diverge on capability: Spatial covers 3D space creation, Wikitude covers Image tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Spatial and Wikitude actually diverge.

Attributes where Spatial and Wikitude differ
AttributeSpatialWikitude
Starting priceFree€2490/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, VrAr, Ios, Android, Smart-glasses
Founded20162008

Identical on both: 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
  • Web support

Only in Wikitude

  • Image tracking
  • Instant tracking
  • Object recognition
  • Geo AR
  • Unity
  • Cordova
  • Xamarin
  • Flutter

What people use each for

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

Spatial

  • Corporate training and educationnot Wikitude

Wikitude

  • 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

Wikitude

  • Service discontinued September 21, 2024 - no longer available for purchase or use
  • All developer and cloud services shut down permanently
  • Apps built with Wikitude lost backend functionality after shutdown
  • No migration path provided to successor platform

Pricing, plan by plan

Spatial

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

Wikitude

€2490/year
  • Pro$2490/year
    • All tracking features
    • Cloud recognition
    • Support

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 Wikitude if

  • You need image tracking.
  • You work on Ar, Ios, Android, Smart-glasses.
  • You also want instant tracking.
Wikitude review

Questions people ask

Is Spatial or Wikitude better?
Neither clearly leads. Spatial starts at Free and Wikitude at €2490/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Spatial or Wikitude?
Spatial has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Spatial and €2490/year for Wikitude.
Does Spatial or Wikitude run on more platforms?
Spatial runs on Web, Mobile, Vr. Wikitude runs on Ar, Ios, Android, Smart-glasses.
Can I use Spatial for free?
Yes. Spatial has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wikitude starts at €2490/year.
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 Wikitude is typically brought in for.
What can Spatial do that Wikitude cannot?
Spatial covers 3D space creation, NFT display, Events, Commerce. Wikitude covers Image tracking, Instant tracking, Object recognition, Geo AR.

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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Wikitude: Is Wikitude AR SDK still available?

No. Wikitude services were permanently shut down on September 21, 2024. All Wikitude mobile SDK, Studio, Cloud, and API services are no longer available, and stored data became inaccessible.

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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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Wikitude: Why did Wikitude shut down?

Qualcomm, which acquired Wikitude in 2021, decided to retire the Wikitude brand and consolidate AR development into Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Platform, focusing exclusively on headworn AR experiences.

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Wikitude: What happened to apps built with Wikitude?

More than 40,000 mobile apps were created using Wikitude SDK and delivered to millions of users. After the September 2024 shutdown, these apps no longer have access to Wikitude backend services, though the apps themselves may continue functioning with local features.

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Wikitude: When was Wikitude acquired by Qualcomm?

Qualcomm acquired Wikitude in 2021. The acquisition consolidated Qualcomm's AR strategy, leading to the 2024 decision to discontinue mobile AR services.

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