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 Apr 8, 2025
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  1. OpenSimWorld icon

    OpenSimWorld

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    The largest directory of OpenSimulator virtual worlds. Visit VR Worlds, live with your Avatar

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    OpenSimWorld screenshot 1

    OpenSimWorld Features

    1.  Virtual World

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  2. Woozworld icon

    Woozworld

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    the fashion virtual world, and join millions of fashionistas (and fashionistos) personalizing and expressing styles with new weekly clothes, build your character’s story.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Woozworld screenshot 1

    Woozworld Features

    1.  Virtual World

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  4. Discovery Grid icon

    Discovery Grid

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    Discovery Grid is an Opensim-based virtual world. It operates much as Second Life does. Some of it's outstanding features are: Extremely low lag, large land masses available (up to the equiv of 64 SL sims!

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Discovery Grid Features

    1.  Virtual Reality

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  5. Kitely icon

    Kitely

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    Kitely is an enhanced OpenSim metaverse of virtual worlds. Graphically superior, and the world you create is portable and can be backed up locally to your machine!.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Kitely Features

    1.  Avatar
    2.  Virtual World
    3.  Virtual Reality

    Kitely VS Second Life

     
    Comments about Kitely as an Alternative to Second Life
    no goway
    Negative Feb 20, 2021
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    You have to spend money to host a world, it's not a service that lets you roam.

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    • Kitely is Freemium and ProprietarySecond Life is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Vircadia

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    Vircadia is an open-source 3D interface 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.

    22 Vircadia alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    Vircadia Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Virtual World
    3.  Avatar

    Vircadia VS Second Life

     
  7. Resonite icon

    Resonite

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    Resonite is a free collaborative social VR & desktop sandbox platform, where users can socialize in a virtual environment and create objects, avatars & worlds together.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • SteamVR
    • Steam
    • Linux
    • SteamOS
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Moddable
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  VR support
    10.  Virtual Reality
    11.  Virtual World

    Resonite VS Second Life

     
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    ZEPETO

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    Zepeto is an avatar creator and chatroom that can take advantage of the facial recognition capabilities of iOS devices in order to use your facial structure to create a 3D avatar.

    8 ZEPETO alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    ZEPETO Features

    1.  Experience sharing
    2.  Support for Dance Pad
    3. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    4.  Built-in feedback
    5.  Integrated Chat

    ZEPETO VS Second Life

     
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    Rec Room

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    Rec Room is the best place to build and play games together. Chat, hang out, explore MILLIONS of rooms, or build something new to share with us all! Join the club!.

    15 Rec Room alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • HTC Vive
    • Oculus Experiences
    • Steam
    • Oculus Rift
    Rec Room screenshot 1

    Rec Room Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Meta Quest Support
    3.  VR support
    4.  Virtual Reality

    Rec Room VS Second Life

     
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    Sansar

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    The platform enables user-created 3D spaces where people can create and share interactive social experiences, such as playing games, watching videos, and having conversations in VR.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Sansar Features

    1.  Virtual Reality
    2.  Virtual World

    Sansar VS Second Life

     
    Comments about Sansar as an Alternative to Second Life
    no goway
    Negative Feb 20, 2021
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    Strict hardware/OS requirements

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    • Sansar is Free and ProprietarySecond Life is Freemium and Proprietary
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