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Third Room vs ZEP
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.
Paid Self-hostedWeb
Third Room brings Matrix communication and world-building tools into immersive 3D spaces. Creators should check its scene-size recommendation and listed material-extension gaps.
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Free plan Web
ZEP combines customizable virtual spaces with separate quiz and school services. Its free plan has limits on premium content, and the displayed quiz plans allow up to 200 concurrent users.
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| Third Room | ZEP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | thirdroom.io | zep.us |
| On virtual meeting room software | #22 of 22 | #18 of 22 |
Third Room: what it does well
- Public and private worlds support roles and permissions.
- Matrix interoperability reaches users on compatible platforms.
- Supports desktop, XR, guest access, and spatial audio.
- Web client can be hosted on a static server.
What to know first
- Creator guide recommends binary glTF scenes under 50 MB.
- Three listed material extensions are not yet supported.
- Running a personal homeserver is an available setup choice.
ZEP: what it does well
- Map Editor supports objects, links, and videos.
- Quiz results are available in real time.
- QUIZ AI can create questions from class materials.
- Students can join quizzes without installing an app.
- School-specific spaces are available.
What to know first
- Free plan limits premium maps and question types.
- Displayed quiz plans cap concurrent users at 200.
- No mobile apps are listed.
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