Overte vs Quad
Overte
overte.org
Quad
quad.highfidelity.comSide by side
| Figure | Overte | Quad |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Virtual Meeting Room Software | 7.9 (#7) | 7.6 (#11) |
| Headquarters | Paderborn, Germany | West Hollywood, California, United States |
| Privacy | The website privacy policy says overte.org uses log files that collect IP addresses, browser type, ISP, timestamps, referring and exit pages, and possibly click counts; it says these are not linked to personally identifiable information. | The privacy policy says it collects registration information, device and usage information, and interaction information, including time spent interacting with other users. |
| Purpose | Overte lets people create and share virtual worlds as VR and desktop experiences, host worlds, explore, meet users, and attend or host live VR events. | Quad provides a virtual gathering space for social groups, large gatherings, side conversations, and building connections. |
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In their own words
Overte
Overte is open-source software for creating, hosting, and exploring virtual worlds through VR or desktop experiences. Users can meet in worlds and attend or host live VR events; world creation and editing can be collaborative. VR support includes body tracking, and a single world can scale to up to 500 users. JavaScript scripting can add games, interactables, interface elements, and custom applications. Users can import 3D objects, and the software includes spatial audio and physics powered by the Bullet engine. Overte is free under the Apache 2.0 license, with Linux and Windows releases, source code, and Docker images listed for download. It can be self-hosted, including on a home server; the project says there is no central authority and no account is required. Overte e.V., a non-profit association registered in Germany, is behind the project, though membership is not required to use or develop the software. Community discussion is available on Matrix and Discord, with the Matrix Space bridged to Discord. Documentation covers security for Interface and servers, including crash reporting and asset security.
Quad
Quad is a virtual gathering space for groups that want to meet in a shared online room. Participants move between tables to find conversations and topics, while hosts can customize spaces and tables or choose a template. People can share interests to discover connections, and use spatial audio, games, screen and media sharing, shared web browsing, video watching, and music. Quad is available in a browser without a new software download. The site says it supports thousands of simultaneous participants, though the listed room capacity is 50 participants. Organizers can review engagement metrics and longitudinal data about connection growth. Quad presents offerings for affinity groups, education, and enterprise, including alumni groups, students, and remote or hybrid employees. The Free plan is free and includes up to 50 people, 25 tables, and four one-hour events. Pro is priced on request, with billing displayed as “$3 8 /guest”; Unlimited is priced on request, with “$149” billed.