BlippBuilder vs WorldCAST

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.

WorldCAST is a browser-based, no-code platform for creating and publishing interactive WebAR experiences. Its PrintCAST studio adds video, audio, 3D models, buttons, and links to print materials, with audience analytics. GeoCAST places content at an address or geographic coordinate for discovery through a QR code, geofence, or link. ShowCAST uses SLAM to place digital content at real-world scale in a space. Canva is integrated into PrintCAST, and the maker says users can access Sketchfab 3D models within the studios. Creators can monitor audience use; Advanced Analytics is included in the paid Upgrade plan. Creator costs nothing and includes all studios, basic analytics, unlimited monthly views, and no expiry date. Upgrade costs $10 a month per CAST. No software download or app is needed to create or access browser-based experiences, but the webAR editor is optimized for laptops and desktop computers rather than mobile. PrintCAST and GeoCAST accept videos up to 100 MB; ShowCAST does not support audio or video.