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Head-to-head · Metaverse Workplace Software

Frame vs Gather

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Frame #4 in Metaverse Workplace Software 7.5/10 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Frame
Gather #6 in Metaverse Workplace Software 7.4/10 From $12/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Gather

Frame leads on 3 checks, Gather on 0, and 0 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 scoreFrame · 7.5/10
  • Free planonly Frame
  • Most featuresFrame · 2 of 4

Frame scores higher on our rubric for metaverse workplace software: 7.5 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Frame offers free plan; Gather doesn't. Frame offers spatial audio; Gather doesn't publish it. Frame offers screen sharing; Gather doesn't publish it.

Frame is the better fit for small teams starting with low-cost 3D collaboration. Gather is the better fit for distributed teams wanting an all-in-one virtual office.

  • Frame fits best

    Small teams starting with low-cost 3D collaboration

  • Gather fits best

    Distributed teams wanting an all-in-one virtual office

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Side by side

Feature Frame 7.5/10 Visit ↗ Gather 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.5 7.4
Ranking #4 in Metaverse Workplace Software #6 in Metaverse Workplace Software
Best for Small teams starting with low-cost 3D collaboration Distributed teams wanting an all-in-one virtual office
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published $12/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2 SOC 2
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Frame 2/4 · Gather 0/4
VR headset support Not published Not published
Spatial audio ✓ (best) Not published
Customisable spaces Not published Not published
Screen sharing ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Access methods Not published Not published
Meeting capacity Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Persistent 3D spaces combine spatial voice, chat, screen sharing, and whiteboards.
  • Web, iOS, and Android access, with roles and granular permissions.
  • Free Trial and monthly plans starting at $10 per Frame.
  • 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
  • Trial and Basic Frames are limited to 8 users.
  • Plan pricing is per Frame, so cost is not stated per user.
  • Higher user limits and longer analytics history require more expensive tiers.
  • 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

Frame brings meetings and events into persistent 3D spaces, with avatars, spatialized voice, text chat, webcams, screen sharing, whiteboards, embedded browsers, and interactive media. It is aimed at teams, educators, event organizers, and…

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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…

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  1. FrameMetaverse Workplace Software 7.5Free plan · paid from $10/mo
  2. GatherMetaverse Workplace Software 7.4From $12/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Frame — where it wins

    • Persistent 3D spaces combine spatial voice, chat, screen sharing, and whiteboards.
    • Web, iOS, and Android access, with roles and granular permissions.
    • Free Trial and monthly plans starting at $10 per Frame.

    Where it doesn't

    • Trial and Basic Frames are limited to 8 users.
    • Plan pricing is per Frame, so cost is not stated per user.
    • Higher user limits and longer analytics history require more expensive tiers.

  • 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.
  • Frame7.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $10/mo

    Persistent 3D rooms and spatial tools, with plans priced per Frame and capacity limits by tier.

    Visit FrameFull verdict →
  • Gather7.4/10 · From $12/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

    Gather combines customizable virtual offices with chat, meetings, recordings and AI notes.

    Visit GatherFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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