Second Life Alternatives

Second Life is described as 'online virtual world, developed and owned by the San Francisco-based firm Linden Lab and launched on June 23, 2003' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Second Life for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best Second Life alternative is OpenSimulator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Second Life are Mozilla Hubs, VRChat, Manyland and IMVU.

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OpenSimulator
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
18 OpenSimulator alternatives
OpenSimulator is an open-source server platform for hosting virtual worlds and the Metaverse. It is largely compatible with the virtual world Second Life but compatibility is not a design goal.
- - OpenSimulator is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Second Life.
- - OpenSimulator is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Second Life.
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OpenSimulator Features
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Virtual Reality
Comments about OpenSimulator as a Alternative to Second Life
Most users think OpenSimulator is a great Second Life alternative.
Basically, OpenSimulator is the free, open-source, reverse-engineered version of the Second Life® engine, which you access with the same viewer. As a consequence, you can see exactly the same kind of content — but running from your own server at home, if you wish, for zero hosting costs.
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Open Simulator is just a Server API, But Second Life is a complete Game.
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Mozilla Hubs
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Freemium • Open Source
Online
17 Mozilla Hubs alternatives
A whole new world, from the comfort of your home.
- - Mozilla Hubs is the most popular Web-based alternative to Second Life.
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Mozilla Hubs Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Mozilla Hubs without registration.
2. Ad-freeMozilla Hubs doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Privacy focusedMozilla Hubs is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Browser-based
Customizable
VR support
Share link
Expandable content
Clutter free
Virtual Reality
Discord integration
VRChat
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Social Network
Windows
HTC Vive
Oculus Experiences
Steam
Oculus Rift
22 VRChat alternatives
Imagine a world where anything is possible. Join a game of capture the flag in outer space. Share stories around a campfire while roasting marshmallows, then moments later experience a retro game of bowling with an alien and robot.
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VRChat Features
Virtual Reality
VR support
Virtual World
Oculus Rift support
HTC Vive Support
Oculus Quest Support
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Opinions about VRChat as a Alternative to Second Life
Almost everyone thinks VRChat is a great Second Life alternative.
Manyland
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Google Chrome
Kindle Fire
Steam
8 Manyland alternatives
Welcome to Manyland, an open universe we invent and live together! In an infinite world of abundance, we create new things by drawing them, build new places, hang out and chat, collect, make music, party, script objects, go on adventures...
- - Manyland is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Second Life.
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Manyland Features
1. PortableManyland can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Infinite World
Mmo
Browser-based
Building game
Function Key Shortcuts
Virtual World
Opinions about Manyland as a Alternative to Second Life
Some users think Manyland is a great Second Life alternative, some don't.
IMVU
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Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
13 IMVU alternatives
IMVU is a 3D based social network using avatars, with user created rooms and high levels of avatar and room customisation. (Room creation requires the PC or Mac client).
- - IMVU is the most popular Mac alternative to Second Life.
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Online chat
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Virtual World
Comments about IMVU as a Alternative to Second Life
Some users think IMVU is a great Second Life alternative, some don't.
It's IM with avatars, not at all a virtual world that can be explored in the same fashion as SL.
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Not very user friendly. Navigation is difficult. Customization of avatar looks is very limited. A lot of things cost real world money to do
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Not enough expansion on IMVU's part
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Furcadia
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
5 Furcadia alternatives
Furcadia is the magical world where the animals have learned to speak and walk upon two legs. Create your own customizable avatar and start exploring the friendly online game (MMOG) with rich player-driven content.
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Furcadia Features
1. Support for scriptingFurcadia supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
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Comments about Furcadia as a Alternative to Second Life
Most users think Furcadia is a great Second Life alternative.
You can only create animal avatars.
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Avakin Life
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Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Daydream
5 Avakin Life alternatives
Imagine a virtual world where you, the user, are an integral part of its evolution, where you can meet and interact with countless.. individuals who share similar interests as you. Imagine a virtual world you can access wherever you are. Avakin Life
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Comments about Avakin Life as a Alternative to Second Life
Most users think Avakin Life is a great Second Life alternative.
They will eventually ban you for NO reason and you will loose all the money you invested. It happened with a LOT of friends. It happened with me. The support team won't even tell you why you were banned. The ban is irreversible. Keep safe, go somewhere else.
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Unable to submit user-created content at all.
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it has most things a human does in real life
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Second Life has limitless possibilities for creating custom content by users.
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Workadventure
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Free • Open Source
Web Conferencing Tool
Video Calling App
Social Network
Self-Hosted
15 Workadventure alternatives
Choose an avatar to roam virtual maps reminiscent of classic video games. When you meet other people within that space an WebRTC video connection will be established. Larger gatherings possible with Jitsi Integration.
- - Workadventure is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Second Life.
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Workadventure Features
Virtual World
Video Conferencing
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Virtual Reality
Habbo
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Freemium • Proprietary
Social Network
Online
Android
iPhone
12 Habbo alternatives
Join the worlds largest virtual hangout where you can meet and make friends. Design your own rooms, collect cool furniture, throw parties and so much more! Create your FREE Habbo today!
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Habbo Features
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Comments about Habbo as a Alternative to Second Life
pros, cons and recent comments
Habbo is a 2D Pixelated game Second Life is a 3D non Pixelated game
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isomorphic 2D vs. true 3D
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