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ARCore Alternatives

Should you replace ARCore?

Arkit is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for ARCore.

ARCore

Current
Usage Payg
4.5/5
Annual cost
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Seats assigned
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

ARCore alternatives

See how ARCore compares to 4 alternative apps you can switch to.

ArkitBest FitSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$99/yrARKit dominates iOS AR performance but forces you to surrender the Android market entirely.
8th WallStrong ContenderPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Trade native performance for frictionless distribution—8th Wall reaches 3x more users via browsers but limits graphics fidelity and hardware access.
VuforiaWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Vuforia unlocks industrial AR with model recognition ARCore cannot match, but brings enterprise licensing costs that dwarf Google's free offering.
Spark ArWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Spark AR is a sunset platform; migrating from ARCore offers zero benefit and high 2025 obsolescence risk.

Arkit and 8th Wall selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
ARCore

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Developer (Free Tier)

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Arkit

$99

Apple Developer Program

Public catalog pricing estimate.

8th Wall

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Starter

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
ARCore

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Arkit

--

After $45,000 estimated migration cost.

8th Wall

--

After $25,000 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
ARCore

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Arkit

45/100

ARKit delivers optimized AR performance exclusively for Apple devices through tight hardware-software integration and advanced LiDAR capabilities. Development teams focused solely on the iOS ecosystem benefit from superior face tracking and people occlusion features. However, organizations requiring cross-platform Android support must maintain duplicate codebases or choose a different solution entirely.

8th Wall

50/100

8th Wall excels for agencies and brands prioritizing frictionless AR distribution via mobile browsers without app store dependencies. Native Android developers requiring Unity integration or deep hardware access will find its web-based architecture constraining.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
ARCore

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Public adoption signal for the current app.

Arkit

low

Arkit is a low-complexity migration. Estimated 10 weeks and $45,000 one-time cost.

8th Wall

medium

8th Wall is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 8 weeks and $25,000 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
ARCore

4.5/5.0

80 reviews

Arkit

4.3/5.0

145 reviews

8th Wall

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68 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
ARCore

No migration needed

Arkit

10 weeks

Low

Arkit is a low-complexity migration. Estimated 10 weeks and $45,000 one-time cost.

8th Wall

8 weeks

Medium

8th Wall is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 8 weeks and $25,000 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
ARCore

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Arkit

$45,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

8th Wall

$25,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
ARCore

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Arkit

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Supports 8 native integrations.

8th Wall

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Supports 35 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
ARCore

100%

Arkit

65%

  • No Android device support
  • Cross-platform Cloud Anchors incompatible with ARCore
  • Requires Swift or Objective-C development expertise
  • Geospatial anchoring limited to Apple ecosystem
8th Wall

60%

  • No native Unity or Unreal Engine integration
  • WebAR performance capped by browser limitations
  • Requires persistent internet for cloud anchoring
  • Limited access to specialized Android sensors and chipsets
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
ARCore

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Arkit
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001
8th Wall
SOC 2 Type IIGDPR
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
ARCore

You already standardize on this app.

Arkit

Choose ARKit if your users are exclusively iOS-based and you prioritize Apple's LiDAR and face tracking capabilities over cross-platform reach.

8th Wall

You need AR experiences accessible instantly via QR codes without app store downloads

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
ARCore

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Arkit

Avoid ARKit if you must support Android devices or require ARCore's cross-platform Geospatial API and Cloud Anchors.

8th Wall

You are building performance-critical native Android applications with Unity or Unreal Engine

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