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Head-to-head · Metaverse Workplace Software

Gather vs Frame

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Gather #4 in Metaverse Workplace Software 7.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Gather
Frame #5 in Metaverse Workplace Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Frame

Gather leads on 0 checks, Frame on 2, 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

  • Highest scoreGather · 7.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceFrame · $10/mo
  • Free planonly Frame
  • Free trialonly Gather
  • Most featuresFrame · 2 of 4

Gather scores higher on our rubric for metaverse workplace software: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Frame offers free plan; Gather doesn't. Frame is cheaper to start at $10/user/mo against $12/user/mo.

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

  • Gather fits best

    Distributed teams wanting an all-in-one virtual office

  • Frame fits best

    Small teams starting with low-cost 3D collaboration

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Side by side

Feature Gather 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Frame 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.8
Ranking #4 in Metaverse Workplace Software #5 in Metaverse Workplace Software
Best for Distributed teams wanting an all-in-one virtual office Small teams starting with low-cost 3D collaboration
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $12/user/mo $10/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2 SOC 2
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gather 0/4 · Frame 2/4
VR headset support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Spatial audio Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Customisable spaces Not checked yet Not checked yet
Screen sharing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Access methods Not checked yet Not checked yet
Meeting capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • 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.
Cons
  • 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.
  • 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.
Our verdict

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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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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  1. GatherMetaverse Workplace Software 7.930-day trial
  2. FrameMetaverse Workplace Software 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Gather7.9/10 · 30-day trial

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

    Visit GatherFull verdict →
  • Frame7.8/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit FrameFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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