Elysium vs PlugXR Creator

Elysium is a no-code studio and player application for creating interactive augmented reality experiences tied to real places. Creators can build geo-located worlds for exploration, discovery and storytelling, placing images, audio, video and 3D assets using a mobile device. Physical markers, including 2D images, can anchor scenes, and creators can preview interactions in real time before publishing. Players can interact with 3D objects, while directional spatial audio changes with proximity. Leveling and points can make player activity affect experiences over time. A feature linking digital assets to physical electronic devices and triggering hardware responses is in development. The free Personal plan includes one private world, unlimited private scenes, three public scenes and 10 GB of asset storage. Although Elysium is listed for iOS and web, the maker says it is currently available only on iOS devices. Using the app requires an account through a supported external sign-in service such as Google or Apple.

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.