Skip to main content
TrustRadius
Vuforia Engine

Vuforia Engine

Overview

What is Vuforia Engine?

PTC's Vuforia is a software development kit (SDK) that supports the creation of augmented reality apps for Android, iOS, and digital eyewear.

Read more

Learn from top reviewers

Vuforia Engine is a perfect fit for basic AR solutions

Rating: 8 out of 10
January 21, 2022
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I used it for some AR promos for a client, they wanted a presentation to show off their company (which is a multimedia company), and so I decided to create an interactive app ...
Continue reading
Eduardo Arroyo
Engineer - Information Technology
Game developer
Ascended Studio
Vuforia Engine1 year of experience
Log in with LinkedIn to see content from your network
Return to navigation

Pricing

View all pricing
Vuforia Engine

Vuforia Engine

N/A
Unavailable

What is Vuforia Engine?

PTC's Vuforia is a software development kit (SDK) that supports the creation of augmented reality apps for Android, iOS, and digital eyewear.

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Would you like us to let the vendor know that you want pricing?

14 people also want pricing

Alternatives Pricing

VR Maker by iStaging

VR Maker by iStaging

$5
per month Per virtual space
What is VR Maker by iStaging?

The VR Maker empowers users to create professional VR content in minutes, whether that means digitizing a property, building a virtual showroom or hosting a virtual event. Looking to create a digital twin? Capture professional-quality 360° panoramas with a smartphone. Capture & build virtual tours…

Return to navigation

Product Details

What is Vuforia Engine?

Vuforia Engine is an augmented reality software solution boasting over half a million registered users and developers worldwide. The software is designed to bring together computer vision, dynamic features and software tools to enable developers to create sophisticated, branded AR experiences. With a wide range of supported devices on the market, Vuforia aims to ensure applications will reach the broadest audience possible.

Additionally, the vendor provides that Vuforia's agnostic technology paired with support for development platforms like Unity enables users high creative freedom when designing an AR application.

Vuforia Engine Features

  • Supported: Model Targets: Recognize objects by shape using digital 3D models. Place AR content on multiple objects from multiple views on a wide variety of items like industrial equipment, vehicles, and toys.
  • Supported: Image Targets: The easiest way to put AR content on flat objects such as magazine pages, trading cards and photographs.
  • Supported: Multi Targets: Used for objects with flat surfaces and multiple sides, or that contain multiple images. Product packaging, posters and murals all make great Multi Targets.
  • Supported: Cylinder Targets: Enable you to place AR content on objects with cylindrical and conical shapes. Soda cans, bottles and tubes with printed designs are great candidates for Cylinder Targets.
  • Supported: Object Targets: Created by scanning an object. They are a good option for toys and other products with rich surface details and a consistent shape.
  • Supported: VuMarks: Allow you to identify and add content to series of objects. They’re a great way to add information and content to product lines, inventory and machinery.

Vuforia Engine Screenshots

Screenshot of Use CAD models to create powerful AR targets.Screenshot of Robust image tracking on IOS, Android, and UWP.Screenshot of Use Model Targets to track large objects like cars and industrial machines.Screenshot of Vuforia Engine offers the flexibility to make industrial solutions or engaging game experiences.

Vuforia Engine Competitors

Vuforia Engine Technical Details

Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
Return to navigation

Comparisons

View all alternatives
Return to navigation

Reviews From Top Reviewers

Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Users commonly recommend Vuforia for image tracking due to its seamless integration with Unity and Android development. They praise its user-friendly nature and ease of use in creating immersive experiences. Other developers are advised to read the documentation and tutorials before relying on others' code or support. Furthermore, Vuforia is highly recommended for developing based 3D models, making it a great option for people starting with AR. When evaluating options, users suggest considering Vuforia and using it on Unity for the best experience.

View all reviews
(1-1 of 1)

Vuforia Engine is a perfect fit for basic AR solutions

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
January 21, 2022
EA
Eduardo Arroyo
Game developer
Ascended Studio (Computer Games, 11-50 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Vuforia Engine
1 year of experience
View profile
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I used it for some AR promos for a client, they wanted a presentation to show off their company (which is a multimedia company), and so I decided to create an interactive app with AR using Unity and Vuforia Engine. The app was simple but impressive: when opening the camera and using a target (their business card), a character appeared on top of that doing some animations leading to a bigger animation showing their company name.
Pros
  • AR SDK integration with Unity engine
  • AR performance in mobile
  • Great documentation and examples
Cons
  • Performance when using unity (the device heats up).
  • Image marker works fine but surface detection tends to fail still.
  • Even though there's a free plan, there are many alternatives now where they cost less or they're even free.
Likelihood to Recommend
Definetely when needing an image target based AR experience, I'd go with Vuforia Engine, the implementation is pretty straightforward (at least when using UNITY SDK), it is well documented and there are plenty of examples to start with. I wouldn't recommend it yet for tracking objects or environments if it is for commercial purposes, because it tends to fail from time to time from my experience.
Most Important Features
  • The tracking images (target), is the most used feature for presenting AR.
  • The integration with Unity
Return on Investment
  • I've used the free version only, the client is responsible for paying the premium version if needed; so the ROI has been for the actual development.
Return to navigation