TrustRadius: an HG Insights company

Google ARCore vs. Hololink vs. Vuforia Studio

Save this comparison

Save this comparison

Add Product

Recommended Comparisons

    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ARCore

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AGoogle's ARCore is an augmented reality development SDK.N/A

    Hololink

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AHololink is a web-based Augmented Reality editor which enables creation of AR through a visual no-code solution. AR created in Hololink is served directly in the mobile browser without the use of an app, making the whole process from creation to end-user 100% browser-based. Hololink gives creators access to: A visual storyboard to ensure a clear overview of all end-user interactions and the entire user journey, making it possible to use rich storytelling. The…

    $59

    per month For 1 white label including all pro features

    Vuforia Studio

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AVuforia Studio allows users to author and publish scalable AR experiences that transform manufacturing, service and training processes without the need for extensive programming or costly custom designers. The vendor states that Studio is the only drag-and-drop authoring environment that enables industrial content creators to: Accelerate content creation —…N/A
    Pricing
    ARCoreHololinkVuforia Studio
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ARCoreHololinkVuforia Studio
    Free Trial
    NoYesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details———
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    ARCoreHololinkVuforia Studio
    Considered Multiple Products
    Google
    No answer on this topic
    Hololink
    Chose Hololink
    Bypassing the need for a native app brings experiences made with Hololink closer to the consumer, than any of the others. Hololink thus becomes everyday use. Other products will appeal to most people only on occasion or when it is part of some larger environment, as in the case …
    Incentivized
    PTC
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    User Ratings
    ARCoreHololinkVuforia Studio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.5
    (3 ratings)
    8.8
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ARCoreHololinkVuforia Studio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    ARCore is well suited for demonstrating 3D objects on surfaces that could be used mostly in product sales, real estate. It can be used to measure objects or a room to make a 3D architectural model out of it, although it's not 100% accurate it can give a pretty good idea. It can be used for games and marketing reasons ARCore is less appropriate for human body tracking, occlusion, and large-scale augmentation where there needs to be a large-scale scanning.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Hololink
    I only know Hololink from an educational point of view, but as a teacher, I find it easy to use and a fun way to incorporate tech in reports and presentations. My knowledge of the demands in other traits is too little for me to decide whether Hololink is up for the task. For the tasks I've had at hand, Hololink has been a good choice.
    Read full review
    PTC
    Vuforia is free but there is a watermark on the output of it. So if you want to remove it then you have to purchase it. It's easy to use and some features like multiple targeting in images and object and surface tracking help you to achieve what you want.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Pros
    Google
    • Auto plane identification
    • Light and shadow detection
    • Anchoring things in augmented reality
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Hololink
    • As opposed to all other AR creation tools that I know, Hololink does not require consumers to download an app, thereby bypassing the primary problem of creating AR experiences, which is getting people to download an app. Let it be known that native apps are going away, the future is web-based because it is easier.
    • The Hololink image-tracking, which enables AR elements to be projected upon real-world objects and images is exceptionally good compared to other AR projects that also use image-tracking. In Hololink your buttons, 3D models, and videos do not sail away from the objects that they're supposed to be attached to.
    • The people working on Hololink are very focused on UX, and the few times that I have had suggestions, they have been very attentive.
    Read full review
    PTC
    • Object tracking
    • Surface tracking
    • Camera supports
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Cons
    Google
    • It supports less android devices which is major problem.
    • Sometimes it takes time for plane or surface detection.
    Read full review
    Hololink
    • Hololink comes pre-packed with a lot of 3D models there are cases where I would like to write text on models directly, instead of using the annotation function which Hololink provides. It would be easier than having to upload my own 3D models, which is also possible.
    Read full review
    PTC
    • Sometimes take time to load render object
    • Sometimes, it took more time to recognize an object in the dark
    • Slow support for new features
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    Vuforia Engine has limited functionalities compared to ARCore. It has image-based detection and augmentation which requires users to have the anchor image with them for the augmentation to properly occur. ARCore solves that and it's one step less to reach the user and really convince them to try it.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Hololink
    A long time ago I use Aurasma. As I recall it was quite heavy because you had to transfer the Aura from your computer to the student's smartphones through signup on the internet and making them connect to your user with an invitational code, and if it didn´t work it was hard to figure out why. Hololink is just a scan away and you don´t have to connect to any user accounts to see other student products.
    Read full review
    PTC
    Vuforia studio is well suited in cases like you wants to track objects and surface in the plane. Image recognization at multiple targets is one of the very good functionalities of EasyAR. And if you want to render 3d objects in your mobile application then it's well suited. It is free too so you can create applications at minimal costs.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Return on Investment
    Google
    • It has helped improve our client conversion rate
    • Increased customer satisfaction and winning customers from competition
    • Decreases TAT from consideration to ordering
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Hololink
    • AR is hot right now and thus helps attract people. In the future, the AR-excitement might lessen, but it has clear affordances in terms of communication that will continue to be relevant as long as people have smartphones or google-glasses or the likes.
    Read full review
    PTC
    • Easy to use so we achieve deadline on time
    • Its free to use so we created app on low cost
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    ScreenShots

    Hololink Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Hololink project listScreenshot of the storyboard featuring scenes and interactions between scenesScreenshot of the Scene editorScreenshot of the Interface editorScreenshot of previewing a HololinkScreenshot of viewing a published Hololink

    Vuforia Studio Screenshots

    Screenshot of Create and scale industrial AR with Vuforia Studio