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Head-to-head · Augmented Reality Software

8th Wall vs MAKAR

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
8th Wall #6 in Augmented Reality Software 6.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit 8th Wall
MAKAR #7 in Augmented Reality Software 6.9/10 From $245 ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit MAKAR

8th Wall leads on 1 check, MAKAR on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planonly 8th Wall
  • Most featuresMAKAR · 3 of 4

8th Wall and MAKAR score identically on our rubric (6.9 out of 10) for augmented reality software; 8th Wall sits at #6 and MAKAR at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

8th Wall offers free plan; MAKAR doesn't. MAKAR offers experience analytics; 8th Wall doesn't publish it.

8th Wall is the better fit for developers making self-hosted web AR projects. MAKAR is the better fit for teams authoring and measuring cross-platform XR.

  • 8th Wall fits best

    Developers making self-hosted web AR projects

  • MAKAR fits best

    Teams authoring and measuring cross-platform XR

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Side by side

Feature 8th Wall 6.9/10 Visit ↗ MAKAR 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.9 6.9
Ranking #6 in Augmented Reality Software #7 in Augmented Reality Software
Best for Developers making self-hosted web AR projects Teams authoring and measuring cross-platform XR
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 8th Wall 2/4 · MAKAR 3/4
WebAR publishing ✓ ✓
No-code authoring ✓ ✓
Team collaboration Not published Not published
Experience analytics Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Tracking methods world, image target, face, sky Image recognition; GPS positioning
Publishing targets Web browsers; self-hosted web projects Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari); MAKAR app on mobile; Android and iOS apps via SDK; Windows and macOS editor
Our review
Pros
  • Visual editor supports 3D and AR project creation.
  • World, image-target, face, and sky effects cover varied AR experiences.
  • Integrates with A-Frame, Three.js, PlayCanvas, and Babylon.js.
  • Create projects without compiling programs and preview them in real time.
  • Publish WebAR/WebVR, use GPS or image recognition, or add features via mobile SDK.
  • Paid plans include analytics and expand storage and publication quotas by tier.
Cons
  • The hosted platform was retired on February 28, 2026.
  • Some engine functionality is a binary under a limited-use license.
  • Projects need self-hosting rather than the retired hosted platform.
  • The Free account lasts one month and limits projects, storage, publications and scans.
  • WebAR/WebVR publishing and analytics are unavailable on the Free plan.
  • Paid plans start at $245 per quarter; the quarter-price billing cadence is unspecified.
Our verdict

For developers creating browser-based augmented reality and interactive 3D experiences, 8th Wall combines a desktop visual editor with an AR engine. It supports world and image-target tracking, face effects, and sky effects, and projects…

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MAKAR is an AR/VR/MR authoring product for individuals, businesses and schools that need to create and publish XR projects without compiling programs. Its XR Editor supports no-code authoring and real-time preview, while project management…

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  1. 8th WallAugmented Reality Software 6.9Free plan
  2. MAKARAugmented Reality Software 6.9From $245

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 8th Wall — where it wins

    • Visual editor supports 3D and AR project creation.
    • World, image-target, face, and sky effects cover varied AR experiences.
    • Integrates with A-Frame, Three.js, PlayCanvas, and Babylon.js.

    Where it doesn't

    • The hosted platform was retired on February 28, 2026.
    • Some engine functionality is a binary under a limited-use license.
    • Projects need self-hosting rather than the retired hosted platform.

  • MAKAR — where it wins

    • Create projects without compiling programs and preview them in real time.
    • Publish WebAR/WebVR, use GPS or image recognition, or add features via mobile SDK.
    • Paid plans include analytics and expand storage and publication quotas by tier.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free account lasts one month and limits projects, storage, publications and scans.
    • WebAR/WebVR publishing and analytics are unavailable on the Free plan.
    • Paid plans start at $245 per quarter; the quarter-price billing cadence is unspecified.
  • 8th Wall6.9/10 · Free plan

    An open-source, self-hosted web AR toolset with visual authoring and multiple tracking modes.

    Visit 8th WallFull verdict →
  • MAKAR6.9/10 · From $245

    No-code XR authoring with browser publishing, location-based content and engagement analytics.

    Visit MAKARFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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