Frame vs ThingLink
Frame
learn.framevr.ioThingLink
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| Figure | Frame | ThingLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10/mo | $9/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 16 |
| Spec score · Virtual Reality Software | 8.1 (#7) | 8.6 (#4) |
| Creation tools | Its drag-and-drop editor supports 3D models, 360 photos and videos, images, video, PDFs, streaming screens, shaders, particle systems, buttons, and proximity triggers. | Its no-code authoring tools convert PDFs and slideshows into immersive lessons and courses and can generate images and 360° media. |
| Device support | Frame runs in a browser on desktop, mobile, and VR devices without requiring downloads, and its mobile guide recommends Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android. | Content works across desktop, mobile, tablet, VR headsets, and immersive spaces, and the company says it supports iOS and Android apps. |
| Security controls | Frame lists SOC 2 reporting, granular permissions, optional isolated custom deployments with custom SSO, feature disabling, and password-protected Frames. | The company reports encryption in transit, sensitive-data encryption at rest, weekly backups, annual restore tests, role-based access and intrusion detection. |
| Support | Frame directs users to [email protected] or its Discord community for technical assistance. | ThingLink offers a support center with searchable help articles and a submit-a-request option. |
Plans
ThingLink
- Create - Starter$29 a month
- Create Starter / Create XR$66 a month
- Create - XR$99 a month
- Teacher License$108 a year
- Create - Starter$232 a year
- Team$500 a month
- Team$500 a month
- Create - XR$792 a year
- Business$1,500 a month
- Business$1,500 a month
In their own words
Frame
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.
ThingLink
ThingLink is an AI-powered platform for creating immersive content and learning experiences in education and business. Its no-code tools turn PDFs and slide shows into lessons and courses, and can generate images and 360° media. Creators can add information, questions, and decision-based guidance to images, video, 3D models, and 360° environments. Content works across desktop, mobile, tablet, VR headsets, and immersive spaces; the company also says it supports iOS and Android apps. LMS and LXP integrations include Canvas, Moodle, 360Learning, Docebo, and Cornerstone. Analytics and xAPI integration track learner engagement, completion, and performance. ThingLink says it supports WCAG 2.2 AA and complies with GDPR, COPPA, and FERPA, and holds ISO 27001 certification. Its main data storage is in Ireland on Microsoft Azure and AWS, with regional hosting available by discussion. Plans include creator, teacher, team, business, school, and enterprise options. Create Starter / Create XR costs $66 a month when billed annually, or $99/month billed monthly. After a trial or license ends without an upgrade, published content becomes unpublished, though the account retains access to it.