Frame vs ZEP

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.

ZEP is a web service for virtual spaces used for online gatherings, offices, bootcamps, and events. People can connect through video, reactions, chat, and spatial audio; rooms accommodate up to 20 participants, and guest access and screen sharing are supported. The Map Editor lets users place objects, add links or videos, and design maps. ZEP’s site presents ZEP, ZEP QUIZ, and ZEP SCHOOL as separate services. In ZEP QUIZ, teachers create quizzes, students join as avatars, and results are available in real time. QUIZ AI can generate questions from a topic or uploaded class materials and create answer choices. Students can join in a browser using a QR code or entry code, without installing an app. The displayed quiz plans cap concurrent users at 200. ZEP School offers spaces for a school’s teachers and students, with tailored estimates, administrative documents, and multiple payment methods for schools. The Free plan costs nothing and has limited access to premium maps and question types. ZEP lists no mobile apps.