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Varjo vs AltspaceVR

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Varjo

Software

Human-eye resolution VR/XR headsets

From
$2495/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
A

AltspaceVR

Software

Social VR platform for events and meetups

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AltspaceVR has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Varjo high cost enterprise XR solutions; AltspaceVR shut down permanently on 10 March 2023. Microsoft closed it to concentrate on Microsoft Mesh, and altvr.com now redirects to microsoft.com
  • They diverge on capability: Varjo covers Human-eye resolution, AltspaceVR covers Event hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Varjo and AltspaceVR actually diverge.

Attributes where Varjo and AltspaceVR differ
AttributeVarjoAltspaceVR
Starting price$2495/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timefree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsXR headsets, WindowsVr, Pc, Quest
Founded20161975

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 Varjo

  • Human-eye resolution
  • Mixed reality
  • Eye tracking
  • Hand tracking
  • Unity
  • Unreal
  • OpenXR
  • SteamVR

Only in AltspaceVR

  • Event hosting
  • World building
  • Avatar system
  • Spatial audio
  • Microsoft accounts
  • Streaming
  • Custom content
  • Quest support

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Pc support

What people use each for

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

Varjo

  • Military flight simulation and pilot trainingnot AltspaceVR
  • Vehicle operation and weapons trainingnot AltspaceVR
  • Maritime navigation trainingnot AltspaceVR
  • High-fidelity professional VR simulationnot AltspaceVR

AltspaceVR

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

Where each one falls short

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

Varjo

  • High cost enterprise XR solutions
  • Specialized for military and simulation training use cases only

AltspaceVR

  • Shut down permanently on 10 March 2023. Microsoft closed it to concentrate on Microsoft Mesh, and altvr.com now redirects to microsoft.com
  • Microsoft acquired it in 2017 and the closure came alongside wider cuts, so there is no path back
  • Mesh is aimed at business use rather than the consumer social VR AltspaceVR offered

Pricing, plan by plan

Varjo

$2495/one-time
  • Varjo XR-4$3990/one-time
    • Human-eye resolution
    • Mixed reality
    • Eye tracking

AltspaceVR

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Event hosting
    • World creation
    • Social features

Which should you pick?

Choose Varjo if

  • You need human-eye resolution.
  • You work on XR headsets, Windows.
  • You also want mixed reality.
Varjo review

Choose AltspaceVR if

  • You need event hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
  • You also want world building.
AltspaceVR review

Questions people ask

Is Varjo or AltspaceVR better?
Neither clearly leads. Varjo starts at $2495/one-time and AltspaceVR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Varjo or AltspaceVR?
AltspaceVR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2495/one-time for Varjo and Free for AltspaceVR.
Does Varjo or AltspaceVR run on more platforms?
Varjo runs on XR headsets, Windows. AltspaceVR runs on Vr, Pc, Quest.
Can I use AltspaceVR for free?
Yes. AltspaceVR has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Varjo starts at $2495/one-time.
What is Varjo best used for?
Varjo is most often used for military flight simulation and pilot training, vehicle operation and weapons training, maritime navigation training, high-fidelity professional vr simulation. Of those, military flight simulation and pilot training and vehicle operation and weapons training are not what AltspaceVR is typically brought in for.
What can Varjo do that AltspaceVR cannot?
Varjo covers Human-eye resolution, Mixed reality, Eye tracking, Hand tracking. AltspaceVR covers Event hosting, World building, Avatar system, Spatial audio. Both handle Vr support, Pc support.
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