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Head-to-head · Virtual Meeting Room Software

Frame vs ZEP

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Frame #4 in Virtual Meeting Room Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Frame
ZEP #8 in Virtual Meeting Room Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit ZEP

Frame leads on 0 checks, ZEP on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFrame · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresFrame · 4 of 4

Frame scores higher on our rubric for virtual meeting room software: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

ZEP leads on room capacity: 20 participants versus 8 participants. On mobile apps, Frame gives you Ios_android where ZEP offers None. On access controls, Frame gives you Role_based where ZEP offers Domain_restricted.

Frame is the better fit for immersive meetings needing mobile coverage. ZEP is the better fit for simple avatar meetings and educational Spaces.

  • Frame fits best

    Immersive meetings needing mobile coverage

  • ZEP fits best

    Simple avatar meetings and educational Spaces

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Side by side

Feature Frame 8.8/10 Visit ↗ ZEP 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.3
Ranking #4 in Virtual Meeting Room Software #8 in Virtual Meeting Room Software
Best for Immersive meetings needing mobile coverage Simple avatar meetings and educational Spaces
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $10/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Docs
Compliance SOC 2 GDPR
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Frame 4/4 · ZEP 3/4
Persistent rooms ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Spatial audio ✓ ✓
Guest access ✓ ✓
Screen sharing ✓ ✓
Specs
Room capacity 8 participants 20 participants (best)
Mobile apps Ios_android None
Access controls Role_based Domain_restricted
Our review
Pros
  • Persistent 3D rooms with spatial voice and custom voice zones
  • Web, iOS, and Android access without downloads
  • Granular permissions, AI tools, and a REST API
  • Custom maps with objects, links, videos, templates, and mini-games
  • Proximity-based private areas support focused conversations
  • Access controls include passwords, domain restrictions, and whitelists
Cons
  • Trial and Basic plans support 8 users in a Frame
  • Paid plans start at $10 per Frame monthly
  • Large capacity and branding require higher-tier plans
  • Free Spaces support up to 20 simultaneous users
  • The product is available on the web, with no mobile apps
  • Advanced analytics and history downloads require the Pro plan
Our verdict

Frame is a browser-based virtual meeting and collaboration platform for teams, educators, event organizers, and communities. It centers meetings and events in persistent 3D spaces where participants can use avatars, spatialized voice, text…

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ZEP is a browser-based virtual meeting room platform built around avatar-led Spaces. It supports meetings, events, offices, bootcamps, webinars, education, and community gatherings through video, voice, chat, reactions, camera and…

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  1. FrameVirtual Meeting Room Software 8.8Free plan
  2. ZEPVirtual Meeting Room Software 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Frame — where it wins

    • Persistent 3D rooms with spatial voice and custom voice zones
    • Web, iOS, and Android access without downloads
    • Granular permissions, AI tools, and a REST API

    Where it doesn't

    • Trial and Basic plans support 8 users in a Frame
    • Paid plans start at $10 per Frame monthly
    • Large capacity and branding require higher-tier plans

  • ZEP — where it wins

    • Custom maps with objects, links, videos, templates, and mini-games
    • Proximity-based private areas support focused conversations
    • Access controls include passwords, domain restrictions, and whitelists

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Spaces support up to 20 simultaneous users
    • The product is available on the web, with no mobile apps
    • Advanced analytics and history downloads require the Pro plan
  • Frame8.8/10 · Free plan

    A strong fit for immersive meetings, with mobile access and persistent 3D rooms.

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  • ZEP8.3/10 · Free plan

    A flexible virtual Space builder for small meetings, education, and community events.

    Visit ZEPFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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