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The Wild vs WebXR Device API

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The Wild

AR VR

VR collaboration for architecture and design

From
$50/month
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

  • Only WebXR Device API has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: The Wild no pricing published on website; contact sales required to obtain quotes; WebXR Device API safari on iOS does not support WebXR natively, limiting reach for iPhone and iPad users
  • They diverge on capability: The Wild covers Design review, 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 The Wild and WebXR Device API actually diverge.

Attributes where The Wild and WebXR Device API differ
AttributeThe WildWebXR Device API
Starting price$50/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsVr, Ar, Pc, QuestWeb, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Samsung Internet
Founded20161994

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 The Wild

  • Design review
  • BIM integration
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Annotations
  • Revit
  • SketchUp
  • Rhino
  • Unity

Only in WebXR Device API

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

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Ar support

What people use each for

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

The Wild

  • Professional presentation and pitch material creationnot WebXR Device API
  • Project documentation and visual communicationnot WebXR Device API
  • Business development support for high-value dealsnot WebXR Device API

WebXR Device API

  • VR Gamingnot The Wild
  • AR Marketingnot The Wild
  • Virtual Trainingnot The Wild
  • 3D Visualizationnot The Wild
  • Immersive Experiencesnot The Wild

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

The Wild

  • No pricing published on website; contact sales required to obtain quotes
  • Sales contact model suggests custom pricing per project or customer

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

The Wild

$50/month
  • Professional$50/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • BIM integration
    • Team features

WebXR Device API

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Open standard
    • Browser support
    • Specification

Which should you pick?

Choose The Wild if

  • You need design review.
  • You work on Vr, Ar, Pc, Quest.
  • You also want bim integration.
The Wild 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 The Wild or WebXR Device API better?
Neither clearly leads. The Wild starts at $50/month and WebXR Device API at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, The Wild or WebXR Device API?
WebXR Device API has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $50/month for The Wild and Free for WebXR Device API.
Does The Wild or WebXR Device API run on more platforms?
The Wild runs on Vr, Ar, Pc, Quest. WebXR Device API runs on Web, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Samsung Internet.
Can I use WebXR Device API for free?
Yes. WebXR Device API has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. The Wild starts at $50/month.
What is The Wild best used for?
The Wild is most often used for professional presentation and pitch material creation, project documentation and visual communication, business development support for high-value deals. Of those, professional presentation and pitch material creation and project documentation and visual communication are not what WebXR Device API is typically brought in for.
What can The Wild do that WebXR Device API cannot?
The Wild covers Design review, BIM integration, Real-time collaboration, Annotations. WebXR Device API covers VR sessions, AR sessions, Input handling, Reference spaces. Both handle Vr support, Ar support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

The Wild: How much does The Wild cost?

Pricing is not published on The Wild website. Contact sales at 877-425-6227 or use their contact form to request a quote.

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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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The Wild: Does The Wild offer a free trial?

There is no mention of a free trial on The Wild website. Contact their sales team to inquire about trial options or demonstration.

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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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