Hubs vs WorkAdventure

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 The documentation warns that a significant portion is outdated and that Hubs by Mozilla and Hubs Cloud are obsolete.

WorkAdventure is a virtual world for teams to meet, talk and collaborate, and it is also presented for virtual events, classrooms and recruitment. People can approach avatars to start spontaneous private text, audio or video conversations. Persistent rooms, spatial audio, guest access, screen sharing and role-based access controls are listed.

WorkAdventure runs on web, desktop and mobile platforms, and can be installed as a Progressive Web App on computers and phones. Its core is available for self-hosting. Listed integrations include Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Google Calendar, Google Meet, YouTube, Klaxoon, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Excalidraw. The free plan has unlimited duration but is limited to 10 simultaneous users; users above that cap are denied access. Free includes documentation and one hour with a dedicated customer success manager. Event costs €4, paid once, billed per day per user; Business costs €8 a month, billed per month per user. Paid plans list customization options and priority support.