Best Augmented Reality Software in 2026
Updated
In short: BlippBuilder is ranked #1 of 18 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of MAKAR and MyWebAR. The best-ranked option with a free plan is MAKAR. The lowest first paid tier on this page is WorldCAST at $10/mo.
Augmented reality software is for building interactive experiences and making them available through different publishing routes. Compare no-code authoring with tracking methods, publishing targets, and WebAR publishing support. Experience analytics and team collaboration are also listed, alongside free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. BlippBuilder, MAKAR, and MyWebAR are among the entries. Think about how you want to create, publish, and collaborate on an experience, then use the listed capabilities and cost details to compare what each option provides.
18 augmented reality software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 BlippBuilder iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3Free
- 2 MAKAR iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8Free WebAR publishing: YesTracking methods: Image recognition; GPS positioningNo-code authoring: Yes
- 3 MyWebAR iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$39/mo
- 4 TeamViewer Frontline iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 No-code authoring: Yes
- 5 WorldCAST iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4$10/mo
- 6 Vuforia Studio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9
- 7 WorkLink Create iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9
- 8 TotalAR iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$90/mo WebAR publishing: NoTracking methods: Image/marker-based tracking; TAR code scanning; geo/location-based AR
- 9 8th Wall No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free WebAR publishing: YesTracking methods: world, image target, face, skyNo-code authoring: Yes
- 10 Onirix Studio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3
- 11 Elysium iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0
- 12 Lens Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 13 WebAR Pro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5$49/mo WebAR publishing: YesTracking methods: image, surfaceNo-code authoring: Yes
- 14 MindAR No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free WebAR publishing: YesTracking methods: image tracking; face trackingNo-code authoring: No
- 15 Augment iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1
- 16 Zapworks Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9
- 17 AR.js Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9Free
- 18 NVIDIA AR SDK No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 WebAR publishing: NoTracking methods: face detection/tracking; facial landmark tracking; 2D/3D body-pose tracking; gaze estimationNo-code authoring: No
Compare all 18 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | WebAR publishing | Tracking methods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlippBuilder | 9.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 2 | MAKAR | 8.8 | Free plan | Free | No | — | Yes | Image recognition; GPS positioning |
| 3 | MyWebAR | 8.6 | Free plan | $39/mo | Yes | 25 /mo | — | — |
| 4 | TeamViewer Frontline | 8.5 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 5 | WorldCAST | 8.4 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | 10 /mo | — | — |
| 6 | Vuforia Studio | 7.9 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 7 | WorkLink Create | 7.9 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | TotalAR | 7.8 | Free plan | $90/mo | Yes | 90 /mo | No | Image/marker-based tracking; TAR code scanning; geo/location-based AR |
| 9 | 8th Wall | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | world, image target, face, sky |
| 10 | Onirix Studio | 7.3 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 11 | Elysium | 7.0 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 12 | Lens Studio | 6.8 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 13 | WebAR Pro | 6.5 | Free plan | $49/mo | Yes | — | Yes | image, surface |
| 14 | MindAR | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | image tracking; face tracking |
| 15 | Augment | 6.1 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 16 | Zapworks Studio | 5.9 | No | — | No | 12.99 /mo | — | — |
| 17 | AR.js Studio | 5.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 18 | NVIDIA AR SDK | 5.1 | No | — | Yes | — | No | face detection/tracking; facial landmark tracking; 2D/3D body-pose tracking; gaze estimation |
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Questions about this list
Which augmented reality software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
BlippBuilder is ranked #1 of 18 with a score of 9.3. MAKAR is second and MyWebAR third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 18 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, WorldCAST has the lowest first paid tier we found: $10/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.