Lens Studio vs Kivicube

Lens Studio9.4Visit Kivicube9.2Visit

Higher score Lens Studio #1 in AR Creation Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Lens Studio

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Kivicube #2 in AR Creation Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Kivicube

• Lens Studio fits best

  Free, advanced social AR creation

• Kivicube fits best

  Feature-rich no-code WebAR teams

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Side by side

Feature	Lens Studio 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Kivicube 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.2
Ranking	#1 in AR Creation Software	#2 in AR Creation Software
Best for	Free, advanced social AR creation	Feature-rich no-code WebAR teams
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Lens Studio 4/4 · Kivicube 4/4
Visual editor	✓	✓
Face tracking	✓	✓
Image tracking	✓	✓
World tracking	✓	✓
Specs
Publishing channels	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Project limit	Not checked yet	2 projects
Our review
Pros	Free access with visual, scripting, and AI creation tools Supports face, image, surface, world, device, and depth tracking Publishes to Snapchat, Spectacles, and Camera Kit channels	Supports image, face, body, plane, world, and landmark tracking Publishes through WebAR, QR codes, WeChat Mini Programs, and embeds Combines AI creation tools, analytics, APIs, SDKs, and Shopify integration
Cons	Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS Publishing is closely tied to Snap and Camera Kit ecosystems Advanced projects may require JavaScript, TypeScript, or visual scripting	Basic and Personal plans prohibit commercial use Basic and Personal publishing includes a watermark Advanced is positioned for domestic no-code users
Our verdict	Lens Studio is Snap’s free AR development platform for creating interactive Lenses and augmented-reality experiences. It is aimed at beginners, advanced developers, creators, and teams building social, mobile, web, and wearable AR. The… Read the review →	Kivicube is a browser-based, no-code AR creation and hosting platform for creators, developers, marketers, and brands. Its visual editor supports 3D models, images, video, audio, and GIFs, along with animations, triggers, and interactive… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Lens Studio — where it wins

  • Free access with visual, scripting, and AI creation tools
  • Supports face, image, surface, world, device, and depth tracking
  • Publishes to Snapchat, Spectacles, and Camera Kit channels

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS
  • Publishing is closely tied to Snap and Camera Kit ecosystems
  • Advanced projects may require JavaScript, TypeScript, or visual scripting

• Kivicube — where it wins

  • Supports image, face, body, plane, world, and landmark tracking
  • Publishes through WebAR, QR codes, WeChat Mini Programs, and embeds
  • Combines AI creation tools, analytics, APIs, SDKs, and Shopify integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Basic and Personal plans prohibit commercial use
  • Basic and Personal publishing includes a watermark
  • Advanced is positioned for domestic no-code users

• Lens Studio9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad, free AR toolkit for creators targeting Snapchat, web, mobile, and wearable experiences.

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• Kivicube9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad no-code WebAR toolkit with strong tracking, publishing, and AI features.

  Visit KivicubeFull verdict →