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Topia 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.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Topia brings customizable virtual spaces together with proximity-based audio and video and multiple entry controls. Consider its capacity limits and beta mobile experience when choosing how participants will join.
Visit Topia 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.
Visit ZEPThe facts
| Topia | ZEP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | PRO: $4 per user a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | topia.io | zep.us |
| On virtual meeting room software | #14 of 22 | #18 of 22 |
Topia: what it does well
- Spatial audio and video respond to participant proximity
- World owners can embed streams, sites, music, and games
- Entry controls include passwords and SAML SSO
- Application is stated to be WCAG 2.2A accessible
What to know first
- PRO starts at $100 a month
- Mobile experience is audio-only and in beta
- Firefox and Safari support is in beta
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.

