Artivive Bridge vs STYLY

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).

STYLY is a spatial layer platform for creating, distributing, and experiencing digital content in urban and living spaces. STYLY Studio lets users build scenes in a browser and publish or share them through STYLY Gallery. Location-alignment features support XR scenes indoors, outdoors, in cities, and in facilities. Businesses can publish content to the STYLY app’s event tab without developing an app, and management features include event hosting, data analytics, scene transfers, and restricted access. A Unity plugin uploads Prefabs and Scenes and supports custom shaders, Shuriken particle systems, PlayMaker interactive content, and Mecanim animations; C# scripts are not supported. Studio accepts uploads up to 1.7 GB, but the maker recommends total scenes below 100 MB and each prefab below 20 MB for stable operation. Listed destinations include iOS, Android, web, and selected headsets. Creator is free with limited commercial use. Business costs $799 a month and includes commercial use for all scenes, all location-alignment features, scene transfer, restricted access, and email support.