MAKAR

MAKAR combines no-code XR authoring with browser, app and SDK publishing. It suits educators and marketing teams building image- or location-based experiences; its free plan is better for a brief trial than ongoing work.

Its breadth is useful, but the free tier sharply limits publishing, storage and time, while WebAR may not display some materials smoothly.

Overview

The XR Editor supports AR, VR, mixed reality and 360VR creation without compiling programs. Projects can reach browsers, the MAKAR XR app, or Android and iOS apps through an embedded SDK. That range makes MAKAR a practical fit for teams that want to author and distribute several kinds of XR content in one platform, though app integration through the SDK is a separate route from browser publishing.

The editor includes more than 200,000 downloadable 3D models, a substantial asset pool for creators who do not want to source every model themselves. Commercial users should check each model's copyright terms before using it.

Key features

Authoring and tracking

Image recognition and GPS positioning support experiences tied to a visual target or a place. GPS map positioning can restrict an object's visibility to viewers near a specified location, which suits location-based activities better than content intended to work anywhere.

Publishing and measurement

Projects can be presented as WebAR or WebVR in Chrome, Firefox or Safari. MAKAR Analytics tracks engagement for WebAR projects, giving publishers a way to assess audience response. The trade-off is that MAKAR warns some materials may not display smoothly because of global technical limitations; teams relying on consistent browser presentation should account for that caveat.

Mobile app and SDK

The MAKAR XR app lets people browse XR content on iOS and Android. The Embedded SDK adds MAKAR AR/VR functions to Android and iOS apps, with interface, database and API customization support. That makes it relevant to teams integrating XR into their own mobile products, but it is more than a browser-only publishing path.

Learning and account access

Online courses, tutorials and a knowledge base provide routes to learn the editor and resolve questions. Google, Apple and iSchool sign-in links simplify registration and access. MAKAR's user agreement says it takes reasonable measures to protect user data and does not disclose personal details without permission except where law requires it.

Pricing

MAKAR has a free plan, paid plans from $245 as a one-time purchase, and custom pricing for enterprise and school offerings. The paid plan tables also show annual billed amounts, so buyers should compare both figures and confirm which term applies to their purchase.

PlanPrice and limitsBest fitFreefree. Two projects, 10MB cloud storage, two publications, 3,000 target scans, two VR scenes, 5MB maximum 3D model size and six identification images. WebAR, WebVR and analytics are unavailable; watermark and ads apply. Service duration is one month.A short evaluation or very small experiment. The one-month duration, two-publication cap and lack of browser publishing make it unsuitable for a sustained public project.Standard$245, paid once; billed USD$ 805 year. Unlimited projects, 2GB storage, 25 publications, WebAR and WebVR, unlimited target scans and VR scenes, analytics, no watermark or ads, 10MB model size, 20 identification images and perpetual service.A creator who needs browser publishing and analytics and can work within 2GB storage and 25 publications.Advanced$405, paid once; billed USD$ 1,340 year. It raises storage to 5GB, publications to 50 and identification images to 35; other stated limits and features match Standard.Projects that need more storage and publication capacity than Standard provides.Studio$635, paid once; billed USD$ 2,120 year. It raises storage to 10GB, publications to 100 and identification images to 50; other stated limits and features match Standard.Higher-volume publishing needs that exceed Advanced's quotas.MAKAR EnterpriseCustom pricing for tailored solutions involving multiple licenses or AR/VR content campaigns.Organizations planning multi-license or campaign use.MAKAR for schoolsCustom pricing; discounted plans are offered for students, teachers and educational institutions.Education users seeking school-oriented discounted terms.The paid tiers remove the free plan's watermark and ads and unlock WebAR, WebVR and analytics. Standard already provides unlimited projects and scans, but its 2GB storage and 25 publications may be restrictive for larger portfolios; Advanced and Studio chiefly buy more storage, publication slots and identification images.

Platforms

MAKAR supports Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. The editor has Windows 32-bit and 64-bit and Mac downloads. Browser experiences are intended for Chrome, Firefox or Safari; the MAKAR XR app is compatible with iOS and Android, and the SDK targets Android and iOS apps.

Who it's for

MAKAR is suited to educators and marketing teams creating introductory AR, promotional activities or basic education experiences without coding. It also fits teams that need both browser delivery and mobile app integration, or that can use GPS and image recognition to anchor content to places and visuals. It is a weaker fit for work that depends on a free long-term publishing plan, high model sizes, or dependable display of every WebAR material.

Pros and cons

Pros: One no-code editor covers AR, VR, MR and 360VR, with browser, MAKAR app and SDK publishing routes.

Pros: Paid plans include WebAR/WebVR, analytics, unlimited projects and scans, and remove ads and watermarks.

Pros: GPS and image recognition support both place-specific and image-targeted experiences; SDK customization supports app integration.

Cons: Free service lasts one month, permits only two publications and does not include WebAR, WebVR or analytics.

Cons: Paid plan model-size limits remain 10MB, while storage and publication quotas vary by tier.

Cons: Some WebAR materials may not display smoothly, a concern for projects where browser consistency is critical.

Alternatives

MyWebAR is worth comparing if a freemium plan and broader listed platform coverage, including Linux, matter; its Creator free plan includes 100 views per year, 100MB storage and five projects.

TeamViewer Frontline is an alternative for enterprise AR solutions with pricing by consultation rather than a free plan.

BlippBuilder may suit someone who wants to create and test projects for free, accepting that publishing requires a paid plan.

TotalAR offers a free Basic plan with five TAR codes, 100 scans per month and one admin, useful when those explicit small-scale allowances fit.

WebAR Pro is a browser-only alternative with a free Starter plan for five image-tracked AR experiences; its paid Pro plan is $49 a month.

Zapworks Studio is worth considering for a paid workflow whose Developer plan is $12.99 a month and specifies non-commercial use, unlimited projects and views, and a 25MB project-size limit.

8th Wall has a free plan, but its hosted platform is retired and native export is coming soon.

Creo is another paid option for teams comparing software across web, desktop and mobile platforms.

Browse augmented reality software to compare more options.

Verdict

Choose MAKAR if you need a no-code path from XR creation to browser and mobile distribution, particularly for education or marketing work using image or location tracking. Its paid tiers add useful publishing and measurement capabilities, but the free plan is too constrained for ongoing delivery, and the WebAR display caveat makes it a less certain choice when smooth browser rendering is essential.