BlippBuilder vs Lens Studio

BlippBuilder is a web-based augmented reality creation tool with a drag-and-drop editor for making experiences with or without coding. It supports surface and marker tracking, along with gyro features, and projects can be previewed in the canvas or on a device using a temporary QR code. Upload formats include JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, MP3, GLB and glTF. Projects publish to the web and can be shared by QR code or URL; they remain live while the subscription is active. The free Starter plan supports creating, testing and exploring projects, but publishing requires a paid plan. BlippBuilder integrates Sketchfab for browsing and importing free 3D assets; paid Sketchfab models must be downloaded separately and uploaded to the builder. Created content can be experienced on iOS and Android smartphones, desktop, and headsets including Magic Leap 2 and Meta Quest. AR content requires an internet connection. Blippar says it has suspended new subscriptions while upgrading its technology platform architecture.

Lens Studio is a free desktop application for artists and developers building augmented-reality experiences on Windows 11 (64 bit) or macOS 12.0 and later. It includes a visual editor with face, image and world tracking, plus plugins, JavaScript, TypeScript and package management. The GenAI Suite can produce custom machine-learning models and 2D or 3D assets from text or image prompts without coding, while an AI Assistant answers development questions using Snap’s learning materials. Shared Spectacles projects can use Connected Lenses, Sync Framework and multiple preview windows. The Connected Framework SDK adds matchmaking, shared sessions, state synchronization, networked prefab spawning and multiplayer testing in Preview. Finished Lenses can go to Snapchat and Spectacles, or to web and mobile apps through Camera Kit. Minimum hardware includes 8 GB RAM, listed processors, specified graphics hardware and a 1280×768 display. Spectacles (2024) developers are directed to version 5.15.4. Version 5.24 Leaderboard projects and templates require Snapchat Mobile 14.23.