Hubs vs RAUM

Hubs is a browser-based virtual collaboration platform for creating shared 3D spaces that people can join by URL. Rooms support spatialized audio and text chat, as well as sharing images, videos, 3D models, and other media. The platform can host conferences, classes, art showcases, or remote social gatherings. Spoke, a browser-based scene editor, lets users build Hubs environments from 3D models, images, videos, and other assets; its media discovery includes a Sketchfab integration. Hubs is open source and customizable, and its Community Edition can be self-hosted. Administrators can configure an instance, import assets, manage users, and moderate contributed content. An account is not required to use Hubs, although some features require sign-in. It works with VR headsets and can also be explored in 2D on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. Community Edition is free software, but hosting, domain, and email services may have separate costs. The documentation warns that a significant portion is outdated and that Hubs by Mozilla and Hubs Cloud are obsolete.

RAUM is a VR-first, no-code spatial collaboration platform for business teams, using avatars, spatial audio, and 3D tools. It supports meetings, workshops, training, onboarding, brainstorming, product reviews, and virtual events, with persistent rooms, guest access, role-based controls, and capacity for 100 participants. The download page lists Meta Quest 2, Quest Pro, Quest 3, Quest 3S, PICO 4, PICO Neo 3, Apple Vision Pro, and Windows PC VR. Participants without headsets can join the same worlds in a browser, but browser access is part of a paid plan. Native Apple betas are available through TestFlight for iPhone, iPad, and macOS. The free PC Spectator Cam captures sessions for recordings, live streams, or a second screen. Professional Plus costs €99 a month billed annually, or 150€/Month when billed monthly; Business Plus costs €599 a month billed annually, or 899€/Month when billed monthly. RAUM says it is hosted in Germany and GDPR-compliant.