Side by side
Glue vs Overte
Both stand on virtual meeting room software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Glue combines virtual spaces with collaborative meeting tools and shared files that remain available afterward. The free plan has session and storage limits; Professional removes the listed time and storage limits.
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Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWindows
Overte combines collaborative world building, scripting, and social VR or desktop experiences, with self-hosting available and no account required. Its listed platforms are Linux and Windows, and a world can scale to up to 500 users.
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| Glue | Overte | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional: €50 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | glue.work | overte.org |
| On virtual meeting room software | #2 of 22 | #6 of 22 |
Glue: what it does well
- Team spaces persist after meetings.
- Includes whiteboards, sticky notes, and annotation.
- Supports spatial audio and customizable avatars.
- Cloud storage includes 3D models.
- Available on mobile, desktop, and web.
What to know first
- Free sessions are limited to 30 minutes.
- Free plan provides 2GB of team file storage.
- Professional costs €50/user/mo when billed yearly.
Overte: what it does well
- Free and open source under Apache 2.0
- Collaborative world creation and editing
- VR support includes body tracking
- Worlds can scale to up to 500 users
- No user account required
What to know first
- Listed releases support Linux and Windows
- Self-hosting requires users to run a server