Side by side
Tangle vs TrueMetaverse
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 MacWindows
Visit Tangle Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Groups able to host their own service should consider TrueMetaverse for its mix of shared spaces, calls, screen sharing, games, and study tools. Look elsewhere if you need a certified global concurrency capacity or room state that survives restarting the WebSocket process.
Visit TrueMetaverseThe facts
| Tangle | TrueMetaverse | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | tangle.global | github.com |
| On virtual meeting room software | #13 of 22 | #17 of 22 |
Tangle: what it does well
TrueMetaverse: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT License.
- Five maps cover study, office, classroom, home, and game settings.
- LiveKit supports audio, video, screen sharing, and TURN fallback.
- Study sessions include persistent timers and multiple leaderboards.
- Browser access includes desktop keyboard and touch controls.
What to know first
- Hide & Seek is capped at 12 players per room.
- Restarting the single WebSocket process clears ephemeral room and activity state.
- No certified global concurrency figure is reported.
- The documented local LiveKit configuration recommends a Linux host.
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