Overte vs WorkAdventure

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.

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.