Micup vs Kosmi
Micup (micup.gg) gives a group a lasting server with text and voice channels, 3D rooms and six table games, while Kosmi is a room you open in a browser for synced watch parties, with guests joining by link and no account. Choose Kosmi for a one-off movie night with streaming services, and Micup for a group that wants a permanent home with avatars and games.
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How do Micup and Kosmi compare?
Checked on both sides on 31 October 2026. Kosmi details come from Kosmi's own pages. It does not publish a Premium price or a room size limit, so neither appears here as a number. "Not listed" means the cited page does not show it.
| Topic | Micup | Kosmi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Free use | Yes | Yes1 |
| Paid tier | Plus: $1.99 a month | Premium; amount not published1 |
| Getting in | ||
| Account to join | Free account needed | Guests join by link, no account2 |
| Nothing to install | Yes In a browser | Yes In a browser2 |
| Lasting server with channels | Yes Text and voice channels, roles, moderation | Rooms you create and share by link2 |
| Watching and screen sharing | ||
| Screen sharing, free | 720p at 30 fps | Up to 720p2 |
| Screen sharing, paid | Plus: up to 4K at 60 fps; actual quality depends on your connection and device | Premium: 1080p2 |
| Synced streaming services | No | Yes Built in2 |
| Shared screen in a room | Yes Plays on a room TV or the Cinema screen | Yes In a themed room2 |
| 3D and games | ||
| 3D rooms with avatars | Yes 5 free rooms on computers | Not listed; rooms have themes and backgrounds2 |
| Built-in games | Yes Okey, 101 Okey, backgammon, chess, draughts, Turkish draughts | Yes Poker, Cards Against Humanity, retro console games2 |
| Platforms and account | ||
| Desktop apps | Windows, macOS, Linux | Browser on desktop1 |
| Android | Yes Google Play; no 3D rooms | Yes2 |
| iOS | No In development | Yes2 |
| Age | Minimum 15, or higher where local law requires | App Store rating 16+; minimum age not found3 |
Where is Micup ahead?
Kosmi is built around rooms you open and share by link. Micup is built around a server, with channels, roles and message history your group keeps.
- A lasting server: text channels, voice channels, roles, moderation and bots.
- 3D rooms: a voice channel can open as one of 5 3D rooms where people hang out as avatars, in a desktop browser or the desktop app, for free. No VR headset needed.
- A cinema with seats: in the Cinema room, a shared screen plays on the big screen in front of 54 seats while everyone talks.
- Six table games are built into 3D rooms: Okey, 101 Okey, backgammon, chess, draughts and Turkish draughts.
- Screen sharing above 1080p: Plus has an option up to 4K at 60 fps for $1.99 a month. Taxes and local prices may vary. Actual quality depends on your connection and device.
- Desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux, with push-to-talk that works while a game is open.
Where is Kosmi ahead?
- No account for guests: anyone can join by link. Everyone on Micup needs a free account, and must be at least 15, or older where local law requires.
- Synced streaming: Kosmi says it plays services such as Netflix and YouTube in sync. Micup has no synced player today, and you watch through a shared screen.
- A wider game mix: poker, card and drawing games and retro console games.
- Quick setup for one night: you create a room and send a link. A Micup server takes a little longer to set up.
- iOS: Kosmi has an iPhone app. Micup does not yet.
- Phones: Kosmi runs its rooms on mobile, while Micup 3D rooms need a computer.
How do you bring a Kosmi group to Micup?
- Create a free Micup account and a server.
- Add a voice channel and set its room theme, for example Cinema, under the channel settings.
- Share a link from “Invite friends”. Each person creates a free account.
- For a movie night, one person shares their screen and everyone presses “Watch” on the screen. Only share content you have the right to show.
Which is better for a movie night?
For a quick, synced movie night where guests have no account, Kosmi is built for that job. Micup works differently: one person shares their screen, and it plays on the big screen in the Cinema room or on a room TV, while everyone sits nearby as an avatar and talks. It takes more setup, but the room feels shared.
A shared screen is free at 720p and 30 fps, and quality above that needs Plus or a boosted server. In a Level 2 boosted server, any member can share at up to 1080p and 60 fps.
Which is better for a regular group of friends?
If you meet every week and want a place that stays between sessions, a server suits you better: your text channels, roles and voice rooms are still there. If you meet twice a year for a film, opening a Kosmi room is less work than asking everyone to create an account.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account for Micup?
Yes, a free one with an email address, a username, a password and your date of birth. Kosmi guests can join by link without an account.
Can Micup play Netflix or YouTube in sync?
No. Micup has no synced player today. One person can share their screen, and it plays on a TV or the Cinema screen in a 3D room. Only share content you have the right to show.
Does Kosmi have 3D rooms?
Its pages describe custom rooms with themes and backgrounds, and do not list 3D rooms with avatars. Micup has five 3D rooms on computers.
Which games does each have?
Micup has Okey, 101 Okey, backgammon, chess, draughts and Turkish draughts at tables in 3D rooms. Kosmi lists poker, Cards Against Humanity, card and drawing games and retro console games.
Is Kosmi free?
Kosmi says its core features are free, and 1080p screen sharing needs Premium. We could not find a Premium price. Micup Plus is $1.99 a month.
Sources
- kosmi.io Accessed:
- kosmi.io/discord-alternative Accessed:
- apps.apple.com/us/app/kosmi/id1547460222 Accessed:
Kosmi is a trademark of Kosmi Inc.; Micup is not affiliated with that company.
Get Micup
3D rooms and table games open on computers, in the browser and the desktop app.