CenarioVR vs Frame

CenarioVR is a no-code platform for creating immersive VR learning courses. Authors build scenes from equirectangular images or 360-degree video, then add questions, hotspots, info cards, multimedia, 3D models, and drag-and-drop interactions. Conditional branching, timed objects, linked scenes, quizzes, and spatial audio support interactive learning paths. GLB objects can be positioned, rotated, animated, and used as hotspots. Courses can be published in SCORM, xAPI, cmi5, or HTML formats and delivered through an LMS. xAPI tracking and an analytics dashboard provide real-time performance data. Published content can be viewed in Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari, through iOS and Android apps, in Windows standalone mode, or on listed VR headsets such as Meta Quest, HTC Vive, Lenovo Mirage S3, and Pico. Phones and tablets need an accelerometer for VR features, while authoring requires a laptop or computer. The Stand Alone App plan starts at $5,268 a year.

Frame is a browser-based platform for building private or public virtual spaces for businesses, schools, organizations, and communities. Its collaborative tools include spatial voice chat, translated text chat, whiteboards, webcam and screen sharing, shared browsers, and live co-editing. A drag-and-drop editor accepts 3D models, 360 photos and videos, images, video, PDFs, streaming screens, shaders, particle systems, buttons, and proximity triggers. AI options include image and skybox generation, GPT-powered chat, AI NPCs, translation in 30 languages, and speech-to-text captions. A Frame can hold up to 300 people; larger spaces up to 1,000 may be possible with suitable settings and support contact. It runs in desktop, mobile, and VR browsers without downloads. The mobile guide recommends Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android, but notes that mobile lacks screen sharing and laser pointers. The listed tiers are $10, $50, and $200 per month, alongside a free trial; educators can get a 50% discount.