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Best Extended Reality Software in 2026

Extended reality software covers augmented, virtual and mixed-reality tasks, including XR creation, distribution and administration. These products are available through web, Android, iOS, Windows, macOS or Linux platforms.

26 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Arkio

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Arkio brings modeling, shared scene meetings, design review, and several named application integrations into one tool. Its plan choice affects meeting size, AI credits, and device use.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $35/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
2

Arthur

Free plan MacWebWindows

Arthur combines immersive team experiences with asynchronous analysis and reporting. Pricing requires a demo or request, and the product pages do not state a trial duration.

7.4 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
3

Gravity Sketch

Free plan WebWindowsMac

7.3 Free plan · paid from £15.99/mo Visit site
4

AR.js Studio

Free plan Web

AR.js Studio offers a no-code route to location and marker-based web AR, with support for several media types.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
5

Lens Studio

Free plan MacWindows

Lens Studio offers a free desktop toolkit for AR creation, including generative tools and support for shared experiences.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
6

Taqtile Manifest

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Manifest combines step-by-step work guidance with job evidence and tracking for industrial operations. Teams should consider its on-request subscription pricing and the stated limits for 3D models.

6.9 Pricing on request Visit site
7

MindAR

Free plan Web

MindAR provides a focused web library for image- and face-tracking experiences, with static-page deployment options.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
8

CenarioVR

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

Choose CenarioVR if you need no-code VR course authoring with interactive scenes, LMS publishing, and performance tracking.

6.4 Visit site
9

EasyAR Sense

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

6.4 Free plan · paid from $39/mo Visit site
10

Headjack

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

6.4 Free plan Visit site
11

A-Frame
by A-Frame community (originally created by Mozilla VR)
Free plan Web

6.3 Free plan Visit site
12

Frame

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Frame combines virtual spaces, collaboration tools, and a drag-and-drop editor in a browser-based service. Mobile has fewer interaction options, and plan capacity varies by tier.

6.2 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
13

TeamViewer Frontline

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Choose TeamViewer Frontline if industrial workers need visual procedures, remote assistance, or workflow tools across logistics, manufacturing, inspections, or training.

6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
14

Spatial

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

5.9 Free plan Visit site
15

ShapesXR

Free plan AndroidWindows

5.8 Free plan Visit site
16

XMReality Remote Guidance

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

XMReality combines video calls with visual guidance, documentation and integrations for remote support work. Basic has a stated annual-billing price, while Enterprise pricing is by custom quote.

5.8 From $35/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
17

Zapworks Studio

Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Zapworks Studio offers tracking, 3D, animation, and scripting features for immersive projects, with unlimited projects across plans.

5.8 From $12.99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
18

Transfr

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Transfr brings career exploration and VR skills training together, with separate Trek and Train options or All Access.

5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
19

Strivr

Paid iPhoneWeb

Choose Strivr if your organization needs an enterprise platform to deliver VR training across locations and analyze learner activity.

5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
20

ArborXR
by ArborXR
Paid WebAndroid

4.9 From $4/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
21

Hololight Stream

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

4.9 Pricing on request Visit site
22

InstaVR

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

4.8 30-day trial Visit site
23

Innoactive Portal

Paid iPhoneWebWindows

4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
24

Scope AR WorkLink

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
25

Uptale

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

4.3 From $17,000/yr Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Review free tiers, trial access and entry-level paid prices alongside the XR modes and authoring capabilities your project requires. Look at deployment methods, device compatibility, teamwork functions and XR content administration. For code access, inspect each licence: A-Frame uses open source, while the remaining products follow free, freemium or paid models.

Questions

Is extended reality software available for free?

Yes. A-Frame, AR.js Studio and other entries provide free plans or free access. Products such as ArborXR, Arkio and CenarioVR also list free trials.

What platforms are supported by these XR products?

The entries cover web, Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux. Check the platform and device support for the tool you are considering.

What paid starting prices are listed?

Listed entry prices are $4 per month for ArborXR on annual billing, $35 per user per month for Arkio on annual billing, $39 per month for EasyAR Sense, $10 per month for Frame and £15.99 per month for Gravity Sketch.

Are any tools open source?

A-Frame is listed with an open_source pricing model and a free plan. Check the licence for code access and permitted changes.

Can I try paid XR software before paying?

ArborXR, Arkio and CenarioVR list trial access. ArborXR lists 30 days and Arkio lists 14 days; CenarioVR does not state a duration here.

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