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Best AR Creation Software in 2026
AR creation software is used to build experiences that respond to faces, images or the surrounding world. Compare face, image and world tracking with the visual editor and publishing channels, then consider project limits alongside free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. MyWebAR, JigSpace and BlippBuilder are among the entries shown. The listed creation and publishing details can help you assess fit for the experience you want to make. Check which tracking approaches and publishing destinations matter for your work, and weigh those against each option’s project and plan details.
- 25 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Artivive Bridge
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebArtivive Bridge offers a visual workflow for layering digital media onto physical works, with viewer apps and WebAR on eligible plans.
- 2
Assemblr EDU
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebAssemblr EDU brings lesson authoring, ready-made teaching materials, virtual classes, and AR sharing into one education platform.
- 3
BlippBuilder
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebBlippBuilder provides a visual workflow for creating, previewing, and sharing AR projects. Publishing requires a paid plan, and new subscriptions are currently suspended according to Blippar.
- 4
JigSpace
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3JigSpace offers multiple ways to create and distribute interactive 3D presentations.
- 5
Kivicube
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Kivicube offers visual WebAR creation and several ways to share or embed scenes. Review the scene and experience limits, and note that commercial rights begin with Advanced.
- 6
MyWebAR
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4MyWebAR combines a visual AR editor with several tracking types, generative tools, browser delivery, and performance reports.
- 7
AR.js Studio
Free plan WebAR.js Studio offers a no-code route to location and marker-based web AR, with support for several media types.
- 8
ARLOOPA Studio
Free plan WebChoose ARLOOPA Studio if you need a web-based editor for AR campaigns with several tracking modes and browser-based WebAR.
- 9
Elysium
Free plan iPhoneWebElysium combines location-based AR creation with a free Personal plan and interactive audio and 3D elements.
- 10
Lens Studio
Free plan MacWindowsLens Studio offers a free desktop toolkit for AR creation, including generative tools and support for shared experiences.
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Overly
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebPick Overly if you need a no-code AR platform offering both image-recognition campaigns and browser-based 3D experiences.
- 12
Reality Composer
Free plan iPhoneMacWindowsReality Composer offers object placement, USDZ asset handling, and guided capture for AR creation.
- 13
STYLY
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebSTYLY combines browser-based scene creation, location alignment, and distribution options for XR content. Check the Unity and scene-size constraints, and note that Business is $799 a month.
- 14
TikTok Effect House
Free plan MacWindowsChoose TikTok Effect House if you want a free desktop tool for creating interactive TikTok effects, with visual scripting, AI tools, and tracking support.
- 15
WorldCAST
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebWorldCAST offers distinct tools for print, geographic, and spatial WebAR projects, with a free plan that includes all studios.
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Augment
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1Consider Augment if your business needs real-time product visualization for e-commerce or in-person selling, with AR, web viewing, model management, and team controls.
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Membit
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWebMembit combines location-based AR creation with channel tools for organizing and sharing experiences.
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PlugXR Creator
Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+3PlugXR Creator combines visual authoring, tracking, collaboration, and several publishing targets in a browser editor. Check the trial limits and request plan pricing before choosing it.
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Onirix Studio
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWebChoose Onirix Studio if you need to build and publish browser-based AR, with either a visual editor or code customization.
- 20
Mattercraft
Free trial WebMattercraft pairs visual 3D editing with scripting and WebXR support. The plan choice matters: Developer is non-commercial, while commercial use starts with Pro at $315 a month.
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Zapworks Studio
Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+1Zapworks Studio offers tracking, 3D, animation, and scripting features for immersive projects, with unlimited projects across plans.
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ARcreate
Paid AndroidiPhoneWindowsChoose ARcreate if your team needs to build AR training, maintenance systems, or job aids while performing work. Its content tools, collaboration, and AI wizards support that workflow.
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Zapworks Designer
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWebZapworks Designer combines visual editing, tracked scenes, 3D model support, and website embedding in one browser product.
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WorkLink Create
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+4Choose WorkLink Create if your organization needs to turn CAD or 3D information into AR instructions and training, with tools for collaboration and content administration.
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Vuforia Studio
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price