Kivicube

Kivicube is a web-based platform for building and sharing interactive WebXR scenes, best suited to teams that want app-free AR delivery. Its tracking options and publishing tools are broad, but scene quotas and commercial-use restrictions make plan choice central.

Overview

A visual editor, templates, and asset uploads let creators assemble AR scenes without coding. Scenes can use image, world, body, face, landmark, 3D object, or rotation tracking, then be shared through a link or QR code for viewing in a phone browser. That makes Kivicube practical for campaigns, product experiences, and other work where viewers should not need a separate app.

For website distribution, scenes can be embedded in Shopify or other product pages using an iframe, plugin, or API. The dashboard tracks total page views and user views, a useful basic measure of reach rather than a detailed account of engagement. Kivicube identifies retail, marketing, education, tourism, and art among its target industries. The platform launched in October 2018 and is operated by Chengdu Kivisense Technology Co., Ltd.

Key features

• Visual creation: Drag-and-drop editing, templates, and asset uploads lower the barrier for non-coders. The feature set is suited to assembling scenes, though it does not establish how much control is available for complex production.
• Multiple tracking modes: Image, world, body, face, landmark, 3D object, and rotation tracking support a range of AR concepts. The practical ceiling depends on the plan’s scene and recognition quotas.
• Browser sharing and embedding: Link and QR publishing avoids requiring viewers to install an app; website embedding offers a route to product-page experiences.
• Developer options: A WebAR plugin, API, and iframe embedding give developers several integration paths. SDK support is documented for iOS 11+ and Android 7+; system WebView support is iOS 14.3+ and Android 5.0+ with system WebView support.
• Usage reporting: Total page views and user views help track exposure, but the stated metrics are limited to those counts.

Pricing

Kivicube uses a freemium model. Every user gets 2 free projects to start, and the Basic plan is free. Basic allows 2 scenes and 500 scene experiences, limits use to non-commercial projects, includes ads, and caps model uploads at 30M. It is suitable for a small trial, not a commercial launch or a project expecting much traffic.

Personal costs 79.90 CNY a year (billed ￥79.9/ Year). It raises the allowance to 4 scenes, 5,000 scene experiences, and 50M model uploads, but retains the non-commercial restriction and ads. That makes it a more capable option for personal projects, not a paid marketing or retail deployment.

Advanced costs 5,300 CNY a year (billed ￥5300/ Year). It includes 10 scenes, 100K image cloud recognitions/year, commercial rights, and 50 QPS scene entry. This is the first plan suited to commercial publishing; the substantially higher annual cost and 10-scene cap make it a poor fit for small experiments.

Enterprise costs 10,600 CNY a year (billed ￥10600/ Year) and includes unlimited scenes, 1M image cloud recognitions/year, one-on-one technical support, and QPS expansion. It fits organizations with larger scene and recognition needs. Basic and Personal receive email support within 72 hours, while Advanced receives it within 48 hours; Enterprise adds one-on-one technical support.

Platforms

Kivicube supports Android, iOS, web, and API. Viewers can open published scenes in a phone browser, while SDK and system WebView requirements vary by operating system version.

Who it's for

Kivicube suits non-coding creators and organizations that need to publish interactive AR through websites or phone browsers. Basic and Personal work for non-commercial projects within modest quotas. Commercial teams should consider Advanced or Enterprise, choosing between a 10-scene allowance and higher-capacity terms. It is less suitable for commercial users seeking a low-cost entry plan or for projects whose needs exceed Basic or Personal limits.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Multiple tracking types and link, QR, and website embedding options give teams flexibility in how they build and distribute scenes.
• Pro: A free tier and a low-cost annual Personal plan allow non-commercial creators to work beyond the two-project starting allowance.
• Con: Both Basic and Personal prohibit commercial use, so even the Personal plan does not serve a small business deployment.
• Con: The free plan’s 2 scenes and 500 experiences impose a tight ceiling for anything beyond a limited trial.
• Con: Commercial rights begin at 5,300 CNY a year, a significant jump from Personal for teams ready to publish commercially.

Alternatives

Compare AR creation software if you want to weigh other tools in the category. MyWebAR is worth considering when a free plan with 5 projects, 100 views/year, and 100 MB storage is a closer fit. Choose JigSpace if its free plan’s 3 active Jigs, 3 steps, 100MB team storage, and 2 user seats better match your project. Artivive Bridge may fit creators who can work within its free plan’s 50 lifetime views and 1 MB memory limit. BlippBuilder is an option to consider if you want to create and explore projects for free before deciding whether to pay to publish. STYLY is another freemium option for spatial-layer experiences. Assemblr EDU may suit education-focused projects that fit its free allowance of 400 3D objects, 30 MB storage, and limited Topics and Edu Kits. Elysium offers a free plan for private worlds and scenes. Reality Composer is a free alternative for creators working on iOS, macOS, or Windows.

Verdict

Kivicube is a strong fit for teams that want to create WebAR scenes visually and distribute them through links, QR codes, or embedded website experiences. Its range of tracking modes is a clear draw. Look elsewhere if commercial rights at a lower annual price are essential: Kivicube reserves them for Advanced and above.