Arthur vs Overte
Arthur
arthur.digital
Overte
overte.orgSide by side
| Figure | Arthur | Overte |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Virtual Meeting Room Software | 7.6 (#10) | 7.9 (#7) |
| Headquarters | San Mateo, California, United States | Paderborn, Germany |
| Security | Arthur says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, regularly backed up, and hosted on AWS, by default in Frankfurt, Germany unless otherwise agreed. | The documentation provides security information for Interface, the server, and the metaverse server, with sections on crash reporting and asset security. |
Plans
In their own words
Overte
Overte is open-source software for creating, hosting, and exploring virtual worlds through VR or desktop experiences. Users can meet in worlds and attend or host live VR events; world creation and editing can be collaborative. VR support includes body tracking, and a single world can scale to up to 500 users. JavaScript scripting can add games, interactables, interface elements, and custom applications. Users can import 3D objects, and the software includes spatial audio and physics powered by the Bullet engine. Overte is free under the Apache 2.0 license, with Linux and Windows releases, source code, and Docker images listed for download. It can be self-hosted, including on a home server; the project says there is no central authority and no account is required. Overte e.V., a non-profit association registered in Germany, is behind the project, though membership is not required to use or develop the software. Community discussion is available on Matrix and Discord, with the Matrix Space bridged to Discord. Documentation covers security for Interface and servers, including crash reporting and asset security.