Zapworks Studio
Zapworks Studio: A capable Windows and macOS AR authoring tool for creators who need visual and code-based control. Ranked #6 of 25 in AR Creation Software by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for desktop creators needing code and 3D depth.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- Pricing14-day trial
- Best forDesktop creators needing code and 3D depth
- Free planNo
- Paid from$64.99/yr
- Visual editorYes
- Founded2011 · London, United Kingdom
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines visual, code-free, and JavaScript-based AR creation
- Supports face, image, and ARKit or ARCore world tracking
- Publishes projects to the Zappar app or WebAR
Where it doesn't
- Developer projects are limited to non-commercial use
- The Developer plan caps projects at 25MB and five target images
- Studio is being deprecated in favor of Mattercraft for new web-based 3D projects
Our verdict on Zapworks Studio
Zapworks Studio is a desktop authoring tool for designers and developers creating customizable augmented-reality, virtual-reality, and mixed-reality experiences. Available for Windows and macOS, it combines a visual 3D scene editor with code-free Actions interactivity, JavaScript scripting, custom user interfaces, and support for FBX, OBJ, and POD models. Its tracking options cover faces, images, and worlds powered by ARKit and ARCore, making it suited to creators who want more control than a template-focused AR tool provides.
The published plans show a paid product with a 14-day free trial. Developer costs $12.99 per month or $64.99 per year and includes all tools and SDKs, unlimited non-commercial projects, a 25MB maximum project size, 250 AI credits per month, five target images per project, and Discord community support. Pro costs $315 per month or $2,640 per year, adding unlimited projects, 12,000 views per year, a 50MB maximum project size, up to three team members, and email support. Enterprise adds unlimited projects, fully white-label delivery, custom hosting solutions, custom view packages, priority technical support, SSO, and additional security features.
Studio’s main strength is its breadth for desktop AR production: animation timelines, dynamic lighting, static and animated 3D models, face effects, image tracking, world tracking, and publishing through the Zappar mobile app or WebAR. That makes it a fit for teams that need a mix of visual authoring and scripting. However, the Developer tier is restricted to non-commercial use, while Pro introduces a substantial price increase. Zappar is also deprecating Studio and recommends Mattercraft for new web-based 3D projects, so new projects should consider that direction before committing. Studio is best suited to existing workflows or creators who specifically need its desktop authoring model; teams starting a new web-based 3D project should choose the successor instead.
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Zapworks Studio fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $64.99/yr |
| Visual editor | Yes |
| Face tracking | Yes |
| Image tracking | Yes |
| World tracking | Yes |
| Publishing channels | Not verified |
| Project limit | Not verified |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | zap.works |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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