AR.js Studio vs Assemblr EDU

AR.js Studio is a free, open-source web authoring platform for building augmented reality experiences without coding. It supports location-based projects, which place AR content at GPS coordinates, and marker-based projects, which anchor content to a black-and-white visual marker. Location projects can use a dropped pin or entered coordinates for up to 10 locations. Marker projects can use a premade marker or an uploaded image; simple, high-contrast, rotationally asymmetric markers are recommended. Uploadable content includes GLTF, GLB, or ZIP 3D objects, JPG, PNG, or GIF images, and MP4 videos. Maximum upload sizes are 50 MB for 3D objects, 15 MB for images, and 25 MB for videos. Published experiences run on the web without requiring viewers to install another app. Publishing requires a GitHub login and depends on a privately hosted OAuth server that may become unavailable. The documented fallback is self-hosting a fork and Gatekeeper. The repository is MIT licensed.

Assemblr EDU is an education platform for creating and sharing 3D and augmented reality learning materials. Its drag-and-drop editor lets users build interactive media from 2D and 3D objects, text, annotations, video, images, and presentation slides without coding. Ready-made Topics include learning slides, 3D and AR lessons, and lesson plans for different curricula and grade levels. Teachers can set up virtual classes, share lessons and work, and see class updates in one place. Projects can be shared by link, as 3D views, or as AR experiences; custom markers can be scanned to view projects in AR. The Free plan is free and includes 30 MB of storage per account, limited Topics and Edu Kits, 400 free 3D objects, unlimited QR markers, and 25 custom graphic AR markers. Single costs $1.49 a month and has one premium seat, 300 MB storage, and unlimited Topics, Edu Kits, and Editor library access. A School plan has special pricing and a minimum of 10 premium seats. Assemblr EDU is available on web, iOS, and Android.