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Head-to-head · Metaverse Software

Glue vs The Sandbox Game Maker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Glue #2 in Metaverse Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Glue
The Sandbox Game Maker #3 in Metaverse Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit The Sandbox

Glue leads on 0 checks, The Sandbox Game Maker on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGlue · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth

Glue scores higher on our rubric for metaverse software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Glue is the better fit for teams building persistent collaborative 3D spaces. The Sandbox Game Maker is the better fit for creators making interactive metaverse game experiences.

  • Glue fits best

    Teams building persistent collaborative 3D spaces

  • The Sandbox Game Maker fits best

    Creators making interactive metaverse game experiences

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Side by side

Feature Glue 8.6/10 Visit ↗ The Sandbox Game Maker 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #2 in Metaverse Software #3 in Metaverse Software
Best for Teams building persistent collaborative 3D spaces Creators making interactive metaverse game experiences
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price €50/user/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Windows, macOS
Support Tickets, Docs Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Glue 0/3 · The Sandbox Game Maker 0/3
VR access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom branding Not checked yet Not checked yet
Usage analytics Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
World creation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Participants per world Not checked yet Not checked yet
Access modes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Persistent spaces keep team content available beyond live meetings.
  • Spatial audio, avatars, and 3D model interaction support immersive collaboration.
  • Whiteboards, presentations, screen sharing, and cloud file storage support varied work.
  • Drag-and-drop building, templates, and visual scripting with Game Rules
  • Quests, interactive object behaviors, and multiplayer support
  • Test, share in the Gallery, and publish to The Sandbox
Cons
  • Professional costs €50 per user monthly with annual billing.
  • Monthly Professional billing costs €60 per user.
  • Branded spaces, custom hosting, and single sign-on are Enterprise features.
  • Publishing an experience to The Sandbox map requires LAND
  • Desktop deployment is limited to Windows and macOS
  • Documented workflows offer no code integration
Our verdict

Glue gives distributed teams persistent 3D spaces for meetings and collaborative work. Participants meet as avatars, communicate with spatial audio, and work with whiteboards, sticky notes, presentations, shared files, imported 3D models,…

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The Sandbox Game Maker is a free desktop creation tool for making interactive games and other experiences in The Sandbox. It is aimed at solo creators and small teams working on personal, educational, or commercial projects, including…

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  1. GlueMetaverse Software 8.6Free plan
  2. The Sandbox Game MakerMetaverse Software 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Glue — where it wins

    • Persistent spaces keep team content available beyond live meetings.
    • Spatial audio, avatars, and 3D model interaction support immersive collaboration.
    • Whiteboards, presentations, screen sharing, and cloud file storage support varied work.

    Where it doesn't

    • Professional costs €50 per user monthly with annual billing.
    • Monthly Professional billing costs €60 per user.
    • Branded spaces, custom hosting, and single sign-on are Enterprise features.

  • The Sandbox Game Maker — where it wins

    • Drag-and-drop building, templates, and visual scripting with Game Rules
    • Quests, interactive object behaviors, and multiplayer support
    • Test, share in the Gallery, and publish to The Sandbox

    Where it doesn't

    • Publishing an experience to The Sandbox map requires LAND
    • Desktop deployment is limited to Windows and macOS
    • Documented workflows offer no code integration
  • Glue8.6/10 · Free plan

    Persistent avatar-based workspaces combine spatial audio, shared content, and 3D tools.

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  • The Sandbox Game Maker8.4/10 · Free plan

    A free desktop creator for designing, testing, and publishing games in The Sandbox.

    Visit The SandboxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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