Second Life Alternatives

Second Life is described as 'Dive into a 3D virtual world featuring user-generated content, customizable avatars, and a thriving economy, ideal for socializing and exploring diverse communities' 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, Android, iPhone, Mac and Linux apps. The best Second Life alternative is OpenSimulator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Second Life are VRChat, Avakin Life, Overte and Workadventure.

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Second Life alternatives are mainly Social Networks, but if you're looking for Sandbox Games or MMORPG Games you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Second Life.
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Second Life alternatives page was last updated Jan 7, 2025
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    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.

    19 OpenSimulator alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    OpenSimulator Features

    1.  Virtual World
    2.  Avatar
    3.  Virtual Reality

    OpenSimulator VS Second Life

     
    Comments about OpenSimulator as an Alternative to Second Life
    Gwyneth Llewelyn
    Positive Jun 8, 2021
    1

    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.

    RemovedUser
    Negative Apr 2, 2018
    -6

    Open Simulator is just a Server API, But Second Life is a complete Game.

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    • Most users think OpenSimulator is a great Second Life alternative.

    • OpenSimulator is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Second Life.

    • OpenSimulator is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Second Life.

    • OpenSimulator is Free and Open SourceSecond Life is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. VRChat icon
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    Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.

    22 VRChat alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • HTC Vive
    • Oculus Experiences
    • Steam
    • Oculus Rift

    VRChat Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Meta Quest Support
    3.  Virtual Reality
    4.  VR support
    5.  Virtual World
    6.  HTC Vive Support
    7.  Mmo

    VRChat VS Second Life

     
  3. Avakin Life icon
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    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

    5 Avakin Life alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Avakin Life Features

    1.  Avatar
    2.  Virtual World

    Avakin Life VS Second Life

     
    Comments about Avakin Life as an Alternative to Second Life
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    Guest
    Negative Dec 29, 2019
    6

    Second Life has limitless possibilities for creating custom content by users.

    no goway
    Negative Feb 20, 2021
    1

    Unable to submit user-created content at all.

    desgua
    Positive Apr 22, 2022
    0

    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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    • Most users think Avakin Life is a great Second Life alternative.

    • Avakin Life is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Second Life.

    • Avakin Life is Freemium and ProprietarySecond Life is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Overte icon
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    Overte is an open-source 3D client and server solution that allows for vast social & educational environments to be created and lived in while also being shared in real-time with others.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Overte Features

    1.  Virtual World
    2.  Built-in editor
    3.  Virtual Reality
    4.  Avatar
    5.  VR support
    6.  Support for scripting
    7.  Javascript scripting

    Overte VS Second Life

     
    Comments about Overte as an Alternative to Second Life
    Guest
    Positive May 3, 2023
    0

    overte has the same hifidelity codebase like second live. You can use the same content, but it's free at all.

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    • Overte is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Second Life.

    • Overte is Free and Open SourceSecond Life is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Workadventure icon
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    Retro computing 2D virtual environment where folks can work around, meet - establish (video) conversations just like on a real congress.

    16 Workadventure alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Workadventure Features

    1.  Virtual World
    2.  Video Conferencing
    3.  Avatar
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Virtual Reality

    Workadventure VS Second Life

     
  6. IMVU icon
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    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).

    13 IMVU alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    IMVU Features

    1.  Online chat
    2.  Avatar
    3.  Virtual World

    IMVU VS Second Life

     
    Comments about IMVU as an Alternative to Second Life
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    no goway
    Negative Feb 20, 2021
    1

    It's IM with avatars, not at all a virtual world that can be explored in the same fashion as SL.

    Guest
    Negative Nov 5, 2015
    3

    Not enough expansion on IMVU's part

    Guest
    Negative Jun 28, 2021
    1

    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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    • Some users think IMVU is a great Second Life alternative, some don't.

    • IMVU is the most popular Web-based & Mac alternative to Second Life.

    • IMVU is Freemium and ProprietarySecond Life is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. ChilloutVR icon
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    The main goal is to provide a secure and performant base game for creators and players around the world.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • SteamVR

    ChilloutVR Features

    1.  Virtual World
    2.  Virtual Reality
    3.  Moddable
    4.  Mods
    5.  Community events

    ChilloutVR VS Second Life

     
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    In Facebook Horizon, not only can you explore the virtual world as it grows and changes, but you can discover all sorts of new things that interest and inspire you. Experience gravity defying, distance spanning, genre bending games of all types.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Oculus Experiences
    • Oculus Rift

    Meta Horizon World Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Virtual World
    3.  VR support

    Meta Horizon World VS Second Life

     
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    Neos is a metaverse engineered for the unknown! It’s one of the most versatile and feature-rich metaverses for virtual reality, designed so everybody can find something interesting or useful to do in a social setting.

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • HTC Vive
    • Steam
    • Oculus Rift

    Neos Metaverse Features

    1.  VR support
    2.  Avatar
    3.  Virtual World
    4.  Mmo

    Neos Metaverse VS Second Life

     
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