Software · head to head
VRChat vs Medium by Adobe
The short version
- Only VRChat has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: VRChat covers User-created worlds, Medium by Adobe covers VR sculpting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which VRChat and Medium by Adobe actually diverge.
| Attribute | VRChat | Medium by Adobe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $9.99/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Vr, Pc, Quest | Vr, Quest |
| Founded | 2014 | 1982 |
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 VRChat
- User-created worlds
- Custom avatars
- Social features
- Cross-platform
- Unity SDK
- Blender
- Avatar systems
- Pc support
Only in Medium by Adobe
- VR sculpting
- Layer system
- Stamps
- Move tool
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Substance
- FBX export
Both cover
- Vr support
- Quest support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
VRChat
- Social VR world building and avatar based hangouts, with VRChat Plus as an optional $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year subscription for enhanced featuresnot Medium by Adobe
Medium by Adobe
- VR Gamingnot VRChat
- AR Marketingnot VRChat
- Virtual Trainingnot VRChat
- 3D Visualizationnot VRChat
- Immersive Experiencesnot VRChat
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
VRChat
- VRChat Plus subscriptions are sold only through Steam and the Meta Quest Store, and the FAQ states neither platform permits refunds after purchase: "VRChat does not offer refunds for subscriptions after they are purchased."
Medium by Adobe
Nothing recorded yet. See the Medium by Adobe review.
Pricing, plan by plan
VRChat
Free- FreeFree
- Full access
- Avatar uploads
- World creation
Medium by Adobe
$9.99/month- Medium$9.99/month
- Full sculpting tools
- Export
- Adobe integration
Which should you pick?
Choose VRChat if
- You need user-created worlds.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
- You also want custom avatars.
Choose Medium by Adobe if
- You need vr sculpting.
- You work on Vr, Quest.
- You also want layer system.
Questions people ask
- Is VRChat or Medium by Adobe better?
- Neither clearly leads. VRChat starts at Free and Medium by Adobe at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, VRChat or Medium by Adobe?
- VRChat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for VRChat and $9.99/month for Medium by Adobe.
- Does VRChat or Medium by Adobe run on more platforms?
- VRChat runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. Medium by Adobe runs on Vr, Quest.
- Can I use VRChat for free?
- Yes. VRChat has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Medium by Adobe starts at $9.99/month.
- What is VRChat best used for?
- VRChat is most often used for social vr world building and avatar based hangouts, with vrchat plus as an optional $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year subscription for enhanced features. Of those, social vr world building and avatar based hangouts, with vrchat plus as an optional $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year subscription for enhanced features is not what Medium by Adobe is typically brought in for.
- What can VRChat do that Medium by Adobe cannot?
- VRChat covers User-created worlds, Custom avatars, Social features, Cross-platform. Medium by Adobe covers VR sculpting, Layer system, Stamps, Move tool. Both handle Vr support, Quest support.