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Micup (micup.gg) comparison pages put Micup next to other chat, voice and 3D apps, row by row, starting with the summary below. Every table cell about another product links to its source with the date we checked it, and every page says where the other app is ahead.

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How does Micup compare with the main alternatives?

Prices are US prices where a country applies. "Not listed" means the cited page does not show it, not that the feature does not exist.

Compare Micup
TopicMicupDiscordTeamSpeakStoatKosmiVRChat
Purpose and price
Built for Communities, voice and 3D hangouts Communities and voice1 Voice for gaming groups2 Friends and communities3 Watch parties and virtual hangouts4 Social VR and 3D worlds5
Paid tier, monthly $1.99 $2.99 or $9.996 Hosted plans from $4.997 Free, no paid tier needed3 Premium, amount not published4 $9.998
Platforms
BrowserYes Yes9 Not listed10Yes11 Yes4 Not listed5
Desktop apps Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux9 Windows, macOS, Linux10 Windows, macOS, Linux11 Browser on desktop4 Windows5
AndroidYes Without 3D roomsYes9 TeamSpeak 3 app10 Early access11Yes12 Yes5
iOSNo In developmentYes9 TeamSpeak 3 app10 Installed web app11Yes12 Yes5
Voice, 3D and games
Free screen sharing 720p at 30 fps 720p at 30 fps1 4K at 60 fps in beta, per TeamSpeak; free use not confirmed2 720p at 30 fps for now13 Up to 720p12 Not listed5
Walkable 3D roomsYes Five, free None; a limited Living Room experiment14 Not listed2 Not listed3 Not listed; themed rooms12Yes The main product15
VR headset Not needed, not supported Meta Quest app16 Not listed10 Not listed3 Not listed12 Optional5
Games Six table games Official Activities17 Not listed2 Not listed3 Poker, card games, retro consoles12 In user-made worlds15
Openness and age
Source code AGPLv3: web, server, desktop; 3D models are licensed separately and are not in the source archives Proprietary18 Proprietary19 Backend generally AGPLv320 Not listed4 Not listed5
Minimum age 15, or higher where local law requires 13, up to 16 in some countries21 Not listed2 13, higher in some countries22 App Store rating 16+23 1324

Where is Micup strong?

Micup is strongest when a group wants a Discord-style server and a place to hang out as avatars, on computers, for free. Its Plus tier is $1.99 a month, and its six table games sit inside the 3D rooms. Taxes and local prices may vary.

Where are other apps ahead?

  • There is no iOS or console app.
  • 3D rooms do not open on phones.
  • Micup does not claim end-to-end encryption.
  • The community and the bot catalog are small.

Comparisons

How do we compare apps?

  • A competitor cell is published only with a source link and the date it was accessed; the numbered list is at the end of each page.
  • Each page has a section on where the other app is ahead.
  • Each page shows the date its rows were last verified.
  • We do not publish scores, star ratings or user reviews.
  • If a page does not mention a feature, we write that it is not listed. We do not write that the feature does not exist.
  • We make Micup, so we are not neutral. That is why the sources are there for you to check.
  • Product names belong to their owners. Micup is not affiliated with any company named on these pages.

Frequently asked questions

Which comparison should I read first?

If you are leaving Discord, start with Micup vs Discord or the list of Discord alternatives. If you want voice for a gaming group, read Micup vs TeamSpeak. If you want avatars without a VR headset, read Micup vs VRChat.

How often are the comparisons updated?

Each page shows the date its rows were last verified. Prices and limits change often, so check the linked source before you decide.

Are these comparisons neutral?

No. We make Micup. We link every table cell about other products to its source, and each page says where the other app is ahead, so you can check for yourself.

Sources

  1. support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040816151-Go-Live-and-Screen-Share Accessed:
  2. teamspeak.com/en Accessed:
  3. stoat.chat Accessed:
  4. kosmi.io Accessed:
  5. help.vrchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500002379042-Is-VRChat-coming-to-PSVR-Mac-Linux-Consoles Accessed:
  6. discord.com/nitro Accessed:
  7. support.teamspeak.com/hc/en-us/articles/26033099878045-Current-Community-Options Accessed:
  8. wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/VRChat%2B Accessed:
  9. discord.com/download Accessed:
  10. teamspeak.com/en/downloads Accessed:
  11. stoat.chat/download Accessed:
  12. kosmi.io/discord-alternative Accessed:
  13. stoat.chat/release-notes/93eb1f4ec77444ca9fb13617e0e6c0b1 Accessed:
  14. support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/19583625604887-Voice-Channels-FAQs Accessed:
  15. wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/Worlds Accessed:
  16. support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/41412722792983-Discord-on-Meta-Quest-FAQ Accessed:
  17. support-apps.discord.com/hc/en-us/sections/26498424335895-Activities Accessed:
  18. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discord Accessed:
  19. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TeamSpeak Accessed:
  20. github.com/stoatchat/stoatchat Accessed:
  21. support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040724612-Why-is-Discord-asking-for-my-birthday Accessed:
  22. support.stoat.chat/kb/safety/minimum-age-guidelines Accessed:
  23. apps.apple.com/us/app/kosmi/id1547460222 Accessed:
  24. hello.vrchat.com/legal Accessed:

Discord is a trademark of Discord Inc.; Micup is not affiliated with that company. TeamSpeak is a trademark of TeamSpeak Systems, Inc.; Micup is not affiliated with that company. Stoat is a trademark of Revolt Platforms Ltd; Micup is not affiliated with that company. Kosmi is a trademark of Kosmi Inc.; Micup is not affiliated with that company. VRChat is a trademark of VRChat Inc.; Micup is not affiliated with that company.

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3D rooms and table games open on computers, in the browser and the desktop app.