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The best alternative to Second Life is Overte, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Second Life and seven of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Second Life are ChilloutVR, Viviwo, Twinity and Habbo.

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Second Life alternatives page was last updated Jan 7, 2025
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  1. Overte icon

    Overte

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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.

    13 Overte alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Overte screenshot 1

    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
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    ChilloutVR

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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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • SteamVR
    ChilloutVR screenshot 1

    ChilloutVR Features

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

    ChilloutVR VS Second Life

     
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    Viviwo

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    The virtual world for tourism & shopping.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Viviwo screenshot 1

    Viviwo Features

    1.  Virtual World
    2.  Browser-based

    Viviwo VS Second Life

     
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    Twinity

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    3D world and 3D chat community, you can create your own avatar, party with friends, dress-up, go shopping and interact via 3D chat.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Musaranas

    Twinity Features

    1.  Virtual World

    Twinity VS Second Life

     
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    Habbo

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    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!

    15 Habbo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Habbo screenshot 1

    Habbo Features

    1.  Avatar
    2.  Connect

    Habbo VS Second Life

     
    Comments about Habbo as an Alternative to Second Life
    boredjeff02
    Negative Jan 26, 2017
    6

    Habbo is a 2D Pixelated game Second Life is a 3D non Pixelated game

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    • Habbo is Freemium and ProprietarySecond Life is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Smeet

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    Smeet is a virtual 3D World, where you can create your Avatar and your own Room.

    11 Smeet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Smeet screenshot 1

    Smeet Features

    1.  Virtual World
    2.  Game Chat
    3.  Avatar

    Smeet VS Second Life

     
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    The Education District

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    It is a virtual world for iOS, PC & MAC with conferences, games and exhibitions. It is very fast and easy to use even in slow devices.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Minecraft style game

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Games library
    3.  Virtual World

    The Education District VS Second Life

     
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