Meadow vs Adobe Aero
Meadow is a Unity-first AR publishing platform with a shared iOS/Android viewer app that supports Google Geospatial VPS and Cloud Anchors—so you can deploy interactive AR without building your own app.
For Unity developers and creative professionals seeking more advanced AR capabilities than Adobe Aero provides.
Why Choose Meadow Over Adobe Aero?
🎯 VPS Precision
Google Geospatial VPS provides centimeter-level accuracy for outdoor AR experiences, essential for site-specific installations and location-based art.
⚙️ Unity Power
Full Unity development environment with physics, networking, custom scripts, and Visual Scripting for complex interactive experiences.
📱 No App Development
Share experiences through the unified Meadow viewer app—no need to build, submit, or maintain your own mobile applications.
🏛️ Cultural Focus
Designed specifically for artists, museums, and cultural organizations creating meaningful location-based experiences.
Feature Comparison
Feature
Meadow
Adobe Aero
Creation Workflow
Unity-based with full 3D environment, scripting, and Visual Scripting support
Direct creative tools with drag-and-drop interface, limited scripting
Spatial Anchoring
Google Geospatial VPS for outdoor precision + Cloud Anchors for indoor accuracy
Basic AR anchoring without VPS-level precision
Distribution
Shared iOS/Android viewer app - no custom app development required
Direct sharing through Aero mobile app
Interactivity
Full Unity interactivity: physics, animations, networking, custom scripts
Basic interactions: tap, drag, proximity triggers
Target Users
Unity developers, artists, museums, cultural organizations
Creative professionals familiar with Adobe Creative Cloud
Asset Pipeline
Full Unity asset pipeline with Asset Store integration
Adobe Creative Cloud integration (Photoshop, Dimension, etc.)
Pricing
FREE basic, €45/month Pro for commercial use
Included with Creative Cloud subscription
Ready for Advanced AR?
Experience the power of Unity-first AR development with VPS precision.