Artivive Bridge vs PlugXR Creator

Artivive Bridge is an editor for adding digital layers to physical artwork and images, then publishing the result as an augmented reality experience. A creator uploads a trigger image, adds layers and publishes without coding or technical skills. Supported media include video, animation, GIFs, images, 3D objects, audio, particle effects and text. Layers can be moved, rotated and scaled with on-screen handles or numeric controls. Sequences can make an experience respond to user input or timing. Pro Plus subscribers can use Timeline to animate and sequence layers, including images, video, sound, text, 3D objects and groups. Viewers can scan artwork with Artivive’s free iOS or Android app without an account. WebAR, on Pro Plus, Business and Enterprise, opens an experience in a browser from a QR code or link; its player does not support Timeline, and iOS permits only one video layer with audio at a time. Basic is free forever, with unlimited artworks, 50 lifetime views and a 1 MB memory limit. Paid plans start at €11.66/mo (annual).

PlugXR Creator is a tool for designing and deploying AR, VR, MR, and WebXR experiences. Its browser-based visual editor uses drag-and-drop controls to arrange assets and change content, lighting, and environments without code. Creators can make or import animations, use a library of 2D and 3D models, video, audio, images, and text, and draw on customizable templates and plugins. Experiences can target web, desktop, Android, iOS, and headsets; Unity and ARKit are among the named SDK integrations. Image and world tracking are supported. Teams can manage members and share design work with clients, and users can host experiences on their own servers. The web app does not require software installation. PlugXR Creator has no free plan and offers a 14-day trial, with no charge until it ends. The Individual trial lists one seat, five non-commercial native AR/VR apps, ten Web AR/VR experiences, 1,200 yearly views, and 100 MB storage. The Business plan lists 50 projects, 1,000 views, one seat, and 5 GB cloud storage.