Head-to-head · Augmented Reality Software
BlippBuilder vs MAKAR
BlippBuilder leads on 1 check, MAKAR on 3, and 0 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
- Highest scoreBlippBuilder · 7.4/10
- Free planonly BlippBuilder
- Most featuresMAKAR · 3 of 4
BlippBuilder scores higher on our rubric for augmented reality software: 7.4 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
BlippBuilder offers free plan; MAKAR doesn't. MAKAR offers webar publishing; BlippBuilder doesn't publish it. MAKAR offers no-code authoring; BlippBuilder doesn't publish it. MAKAR offers experience analytics; BlippBuilder doesn't publish it.
BlippBuilder is the better fit for small teams creating no-code AR experiences. MAKAR is the better fit for teams authoring and measuring cross-platform XR.
- BlippBuilder fits best
Small teams creating no-code AR experiences
- MAKAR fits best
Teams authoring and measuring cross-platform XR
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Side by side
| Feature | BlippBuilder 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | MAKAR 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Augmented Reality Software | #7 in Augmented Reality Software |
| Best for | Small teams creating no-code AR experiences | Teams authoring and measuring cross-platform XR |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs, Community | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features BlippBuilder 0/4 · MAKAR 3/4 | ||
| WebAR publishing | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| No-code authoring | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Team collaboration | Not published | Not published |
| Experience analytics | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Tracking methods | Not published | Image recognition; GPS positioning |
| Publishing targets | Not published | Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari); MAKAR app on mobile; Android and iOS apps via SDK; Windows and macOS editor |
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| Our verdict | BlippBuilder is Blippar’s web-based tool for creating augmented-reality experiences, aimed at creators including artists, educators, students, and small teams. Its drag-and-drop editor combines tracking options with no-code actions and… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BlippBuilder — where it wins
- Drag-and-drop editor supports surface, image, marker, and face tracking.
- No-code actions and events add interaction without scripting.
- Publish through web links or QR codes; Sketchfab adds 3D assets.
Where it doesn't
- New subscriptions are currently suspended, according to Blippar’s contact page.
- Current plan prices are not published on the pricing page.
- The creation workflow centers on web authoring and mobile viewing.
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.
- BlippBuilder7.4/10 · Free plan
A browser-based AR editor for small teams building interactive mobile experiences.
Visit BlippBuilderFull 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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