As interest in the metaverse continues to grow, numerous platforms have emerged to compete in this exciting new space. Two of the most notable are Virtway Events and Spatial. Both platforms offer unique features and capabilities, making them popular choices for those looking to explore the metaverse. In this blog post, you can deep dive into a comprehensive comparison of the two platforms, where the strengths and weaknesses of each are highlighted. By the end of this post, we hope that readers will have a clear understanding of the different features offered by each platform, allowing them to make an informed decision about which one best suits their needs.
Virtway | Spatial | |
|---|---|---|
Business | ||
Year Founded | 2000 | 2016 |
Typical Customer | Medium & Large corporations | Content Creators & Small Brands |
Typical Use Case | Education, Training & small and large virtual events | Social Media & Small virtual events |
Main business model | B2B and B2B2C | B2C |
White Label Solution Available for big brands | Yes | No |
24/7 customer support | Yes | No |
Platforms support | ||
Windows, MAC and mobile app version for iOS and Android | Yes | Yes |
Browser (WebGL) version available for small number of users and products showcase | Yes | Yes |
Browser WebGL version for companies with only one port (443) to pass thorugh firewalls | Yes | No |
Cloud gaming web browser for companies with 100% funtionalities using only one connection port (443) to pass through firewalls | Yes | No |
VR Headset compatible | No | Yes |
Users | ||
Max concurrent avatars interacting in one room | 1000 | 50 |
Automatic room overflow to host more people in a conference than the room limit | Yes | No |
Max concurrent users in the same overflow room | 2000 | 50 |
Max concurrent avatars in the same event spread across multiple rooms | 2400 | 500 |
Automatic room overflow to host more people in a conference than the room limit | Yes | No |
Speakers can talk and appear with their avatar in all overflow rooms | Yes | No |
VIP users | Yes | No |
Avatars | ||
Ability to customize all parts of the avatar clothes separately including clothes and shoe colors | Yes | No |
Ability to customize avatar body and face proportions, height and skin color | Yes | No |
Ready Player Me avatars | On WebGL version | Yes |
Content / Communication Tools | ||
Presentations with multiple slide formats (images, audio, video…) | Yes | No |
Share remote web cloud browser on screens to play any web content to all users | On WebGL version | No |
Screen & webcam sharing | Yes | Yes |
Synchronized on demand (pre-recorded) videos for all users | Yes | No |
VoIP bubbles for private conversations | Yes | No |
3D VoIP, virtual microphones | Yes | Yes |
Virtual guide for training exercises customizable via json | Yes | No |
Environments | ||
Base templates to launch an event in a few days | Yes | Yes |
Environment customization for non technical users | Yes | Yes |
Live update (real-time) to all users connected in a room when new 3D content is added | Yes | No |
Availability to upload customer, agency or creator 3D content | Yes (manually through Virtway) | Yes |
Customizable NPCs with Q&A | Yes | No |
Virtual booth customization for non-tech users | Yes | No |
Scene heritance to create templates | Yes | No |
Minecraft style building tool for creative teambuilding and educational activities | Yes | No |
Live Management Tools | ||
In-app integrated remote user’s configuration (microphone, speakers..) | Yes | No |
Live music controller for events to manage lights, effects, sounds & animations in real-time | Yes | No |
The platform checks uploaded 3D content to maximize performance and user’s experience | Yes | No |
SDK for Developers | No | Yes |
Q&A integrated on the application | Yes | No |
Internal app messages to all participants in an event | Yes | No |
User Management | ||
SSO | Yes | Yes |
Users management, groups & permissions | Yes | No |
Users usage statistics and platform data | Yes | No |
Virtway‘s Metaverse technology is an innovative platform that enables users to immerse themselves in a fully interactive virtual world. The platform was established to provide a new method for interacting with others and conducting events, meetings, and training activities. It is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to non-technical users, while also offering advanced features for more tech-inclined users.
Typical Customer Base
Virtway‘s typical clientele consists of corporations, organizations, educational institutions, and event organizers. They seek a dynamic, engaging, and interactive way to communicate with their audiences, host events, meetings, and training activities, and offer a one-of-a-kind experience to their clients or students.
Typical Use Cases
The Metaverse technology is designed to be flexible, making it applicable to a vast array of use cases. Virtual events, meetings, conferences, trade exhibits, product launches, virtual classrooms, and team-building exercises are some of the most common applications. It can also be utilized for simulations of immersive instruction and other interactive experiences.
Main Business Model
Virtway’s principal business model is to provide a flexible and secure platform for businesses. The final application may be B2B or B2B2C.
White Label Alternative Available for Large Companies
For large companies, Virtway can provide a white-label solution that allows them to customize the platform with their branding and other features. This provides end-users with a distinct experience and enables brands to maintain their identity and represent their company values throughout the experience.
Customer Service
Virtway offers round-the-clock customer service to ensure that clients have access to assistance whenever they require it. This includes assistance with technical concerns, inquiries, and other issues.
Accessibility
The platform is designed to be accessible from a variety of platforms and devices. It supports Windows, Mac, and mobile apps for iOS and Android, as well as a WebGL browser version for businesses with only one port (443). There is also a cloud gaming web browser for businesses that utilize only a single connection port (443) to bypass firewalls.
Avatars
The ability to construct and customize avatars is one of the key features of Metaverse technology. Users can customize all aspects including clothing, footwear, body proportions, height, and skin tone. Ready Player Me avatars are available on the WebGL version.
Content and Communication Tools
The platform provides a variety of content and communication tools, such as presentations, screen sharing, webcam sharing, synchronized on-demand videos for all users, VOIP chambers for private conversations, and 3D VOIP virtual microphones. There is also a customizable json-based virtual guide for training exercises.
Environments
The platform offers basic templates for launching an event in a matter of days, as well as environment customization for non-technical users. When new 3D content is added, all connected users are notified in real-time, and it is also possible to upload custom 3D content (Virtway verifies uploaded 3D content for optimal performance and user experience). Customizable NPCs with question-and-answer functionality, visual booth customization by non-technical users, scene inheritance to create templates, and a Minecraft-style construction tool are also available for creative team-building and education activities.
Live Administration Tools
The platform provides in-app remote user configuration and a live music controller for events to manage lights, effects, noises, and animations in real-time. Q&A is incorporated into the application, and internal app messages can be sent to all event participants. Users administration, groups & permissions, and utilization statistics for users are also accessible.
In conclusion, Virtway Events’ Metaverse technology offers a novel and thrilling way to interact with others and conduct events, meetings, and conferences
