Lens Studio vs WorkLink Create

Lens Studio is a free desktop application for artists and developers building augmented-reality experiences on Windows 11 (64 bit) or macOS 12.0 and later. It includes a visual editor with face, image and world tracking, plus plugins, JavaScript, TypeScript and package management. The GenAI Suite can produce custom machine-learning models and 2D or 3D assets from text or image prompts without coding, while an AI Assistant answers development questions using Snap’s learning materials. Shared Spectacles projects can use Connected Lenses, Sync Framework and multiple preview windows. The Connected Framework SDK adds matchmaking, shared sessions, state synchronization, networked prefab spawning and multiplayer testing in Preview. Finished Lenses can go to Snapchat and Spectacles, or to web and mobile apps through Camera Kit. Minimum hardware includes 8 GB RAM, listed processors, specified graphics hardware and a 1280×768 display. Spectacles (2024) developers are directed to version 5.15.4. Version 5.24 Leaderboard projects and templates require Snapchat Mobile 14.23.

WorkLink Create is a browser-based, no-code platform for building augmented reality experiences from CAD and other 3D information. Authors can make step-by-step work instructions, training modules, and assessments with quizzes, using an AI-assisted visual editor. Supported formats include FBX, OBJ, and GLB, with additional CAD formats in cloud deployments. The platform publishes native CAD content for Windows, iOS, and Android; viewing also works on iOS and Android phones and tablets, HoloLens 2, and Apple Vision Pro. WorkLink CMS organizes and distributes content, while the WorkLink App is used to view experiences. Collaboration tools include shared 3D interactions, real-world annotations, shared-view instructions, and call recording. Integrations span PLM, MES, MRO, and ERP systems, plus GraphQL API, deep links, webhooks, and IoT. Dashboards, productivity insights, audit logs, and user and content administration support oversight. Cloud and on-premises deployment are available. The cloud authoring version recommends a current Chromium-based browser; Firefox is not officially supported. Pricing is on request.