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Head-to-head · Metaverse Workplace Software

Glue vs Gather

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

Higher score Glue #3 in Metaverse Workplace Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Glue

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

Glue 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 scoreGlue · 8.3/10
Free planonly Glue
Free trialonly Gather
Most featuresGlue · 2 of 4

Glue scores higher on our rubric for metaverse workplace software: 8.3 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Glue offers free plan; Gather doesn't.

Glue is the better fit for teams prioritizing 3D spaces and broad integrations. Gather is the better fit for distributed teams wanting an all-in-one virtual office.

Glue fits best
Teams prioritizing 3D spaces and broad integrations
Gather fits best
Distributed teams wanting an all-in-one virtual office

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Glue 8.3/10 Visit ↗	Gather 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	7.9
Ranking	#3 in Metaverse Workplace Software	#4 in Metaverse Workplace Software
Best for	Teams prioritizing 3D spaces and broad integrations	Distributed teams wanting an all-in-one virtual office
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	€50/user/mo	$12/user/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	100+ integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Glue 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 spaces keep team content beyond live meetings. Spatial audio, avatars, whiteboards and shared presentations support collaboration. Web, Windows and macOS access plus integrations including Slack and Zoom.	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	Professional costs €50 per user monthly with annual billing. Desktop screen sharing is available, but browser-only sessions are an Enterprise feature. Its avatar-based 3D approach may not suit teams seeking conventional video 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	Glue brings distributed teams together in persistent 3D spaces, where participants meet as avatars and communicate with spatial audio. Whiteboards, sticky notes, presentations, shared files, imported 3D models and desktop screen sharing… 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 →

GlueMetaverse Workplace Software 8.3Free plan
GatherMetaverse Workplace Software 7.930-day trial

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Strengths and trade-offs

Glue — where it wins
- Persistent spaces keep team content beyond live meetings.
- Spatial audio, avatars, whiteboards and shared presentations support collaboration.
- Web, Windows and macOS access plus integrations including Slack and Zoom.
Where it doesn't
- Professional costs €50 per user monthly with annual billing.
- Desktop screen sharing is available, but browser-only sessions are an Enterprise feature.
- Its avatar-based 3D approach may not suit teams seeking conventional video 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.

Glue8.3/10 · Free plan
Glue pairs persistent 3D team spaces with spatial audio and collaborative tools.
Visit Glue 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