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Head-to-head · Metaverse Workplace Software

Arthur vs Gather

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
3 checks side by side

Higher score Arthur #1 in Metaverse Workplace Software 8.9/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Arthur

Gather #4 in Metaverse Workplace Software 7.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Gather

Arthur leads on 1 check, Gather on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreArthur · 8.9/10
Free planonly Arthur
Free trialonly Gather
Most featuresArthur · 2 of 4

Arthur scores higher on our rubric for metaverse workplace software: 8.9 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Arthur offers free plan; Gather doesn't.

Arthur is the better fit for teams needing persistent rooms and enterprise controls. Gather is the better fit for distributed teams wanting an all-in-one virtual office.

Arthur fits best
Teams needing persistent rooms and enterprise controls
Gather fits best
Distributed teams wanting an all-in-one virtual office

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Arthur 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Gather 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.9
Ranking	#1 in Metaverse Workplace Software	#4 in Metaverse Workplace Software
Best for	Teams needing persistent rooms and enterprise controls	Distributed teams wanting an all-in-one virtual office
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Free plan · pricing on request	$12/user/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email	Email, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR	SOC 2
Integrations	5 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Arthur 2/4 · Gather 0/4
VR headset support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Spatial audio	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Customisable spaces	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Screen sharing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Access methods	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Meeting capacity	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Persistent rooms are accessible without a host, including via the web. Spatial and private audio zones support breakout discussions. Offers Microsoft Teams, Jira, Miro, and SharePoint integrations.	Proximity-based audio and video makes spontaneous conversations possible. Includes chat, scheduled meetings, recordings, AI notes and guest access. Runs on web, desktop and mobile, with Google Calendar, GitHub and Spotify integrations.
Cons	Sales are demo-based, with pricing handled through contact sales. Access controls are categorized as open. Its immersive 3D workspace may be more than teams need for routine meetings.	There is no free plan; the 30-day trial is the no-cost starting option. Essential costs $12 per member monthly with annual billing. Whiteboards are documented for Gather 1.0 Classic, not the current 2.0 offering.
Our verdict	Arthur provides immersive 3D workspaces for meetings, workshops, training, presentations, and onboarding. Persistent rooms can be accessed without a host, and web access gives teams a way to join without relying only on XR devices.… Read the review →	Gather gives remote and distributed teams a customizable virtual office where members can see who is around and start proximity-based audio or video conversations. Its current Gather 2.0 offering also brings together chat, scheduled… Read the review →

ArthurMetaverse Workplace Software 8.9Free plan · pricing on request
GatherMetaverse Workplace Software 7.930-day trial

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Strengths and trade-offs

Arthur — where it wins
- Persistent rooms are accessible without a host, including via the web.
- Spatial and private audio zones support breakout discussions.
- Offers Microsoft Teams, Jira, Miro, and SharePoint integrations.
Where it doesn't
- Sales are demo-based, with pricing handled through contact sales.
- Access controls are categorized as open.
- Its immersive 3D workspace may be more than teams need for routine meetings.
Gather — where it wins
- Proximity-based audio and video makes spontaneous conversations possible.
- Includes chat, scheduled meetings, recordings, AI notes and guest access.
- Runs on web, desktop and mobile, with Google Calendar, GitHub and Spotify integrations.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan; the 30-day trial is the no-cost starting option.
- Essential costs $12 per member monthly with annual billing.
- Whiteboards are documented for Gather 1.0 Classic, not the current 2.0 offering.

Arthur8.9/10 · Free plan · pricing on request
Arthur pairs persistent web-accessible rooms with spatial collaboration and enterprise deployment options.
Visit Arthur Full verdict →
Gather7.9/10 · 30-day trial
Gather combines customizable virtual offices with chat, meetings, recordings and AI notes.
Visit Gather Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update