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Google ARCore vs. Vuforia Engine

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ARCore

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

    Vuforia Engine

    Score6.3 out of 10
    N/APTC's Vuforia is a software development kit (SDK) that supports the creation of augmented reality apps for Android, iOS, and digital eyewear.N/A
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    ARCoreVuforia Engine
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ARCoreVuforia Engine
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    ARCoreVuforia Engine
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.5
    (3 ratings)
    8.0
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    User Testimonials
    ARCoreVuforia Engine
    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.
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    PTC
    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.
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    Pros
    Google
    • Auto plane identification
    • Light and shadow detection
    • Anchoring things in augmented reality
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    PTC
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    Cons
    Google
    • It supports less android devices which is major problem.
    • Sometimes it takes time for plane or surface detection.
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    PTC
    • 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.
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    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.
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    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
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    PTC
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    ScreenShots

    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.