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Virbela vs AltspaceVR

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Virbela

Software

Enterprise virtual world platform

From
On request
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: Virbela cloud-only version (Virbela Go) limited to small-to-medium scale events; 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: Virbela covers 3D virtual campuses, AltspaceVR covers Event hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Virbela and AltspaceVR actually diverge.

Attributes where Virbela and AltspaceVR differ
AttributeVirbelaAltspaceVR
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop (downloadable application)Vr, Pc, Quest
Founded20121975

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 Virbela

  • 3D virtual campuses
  • Event venues
  • Collaboration tools
  • Custom branding
  • Zoom
  • Calendar systems
  • LMS platforms
  • Mac support

Only in AltspaceVR

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

Both cover

  • Pc support
  • Vr support

What people use each for

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

Virbela

  • Virtual office environment for remote teamsnot AltspaceVR
  • Enterprise virtual events and conferencesnot AltspaceVR
  • Immersive collaboration at scalenot AltspaceVR
  • Virtual workspace for distributed organisationsnot AltspaceVR

AltspaceVR

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

Where each one falls short

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

Virbela

  • Cloud-only version (Virbela Go) limited to small-to-medium scale events
  • Specific feature limitations and pricing not clearly documented on main website
  • Pricing structure requires sales contact for enterprise deployment

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

Virbela

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Virbela review.

AltspaceVR

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Virbela if

  • You need 3d virtual campuses.
  • You work on Web, Desktop (downloadable application).
  • You also want event venues.
Virbela 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 Virbela or AltspaceVR better?
Neither clearly leads. Virbela starts at On request and AltspaceVR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Virbela or AltspaceVR?
AltspaceVR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Virbela and Free for AltspaceVR.
Does Virbela or AltspaceVR run on more platforms?
Virbela runs on Web, Desktop (downloadable application). 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. Virbela starts at On request.
What is Virbela best used for?
Virbela is most often used for virtual office environment for remote teams, enterprise virtual events and conferences, immersive collaboration at scale, virtual workspace for distributed organisations. Of those, virtual office environment for remote teams and enterprise virtual events and conferences are not what AltspaceVR is typically brought in for.
What can Virbela do that AltspaceVR cannot?
Virbela covers 3D virtual campuses, Event venues, Collaboration tools, Custom branding. AltspaceVR covers Event hosting, World building, Avatar system, Spatial audio. Both handle Pc support, Vr support.
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