Vertex Form is an immersive infrastructure provider. At its core is an open-source Unity framework that helps organizations build and deploy cross-platform immersive applications for Web, VR headsets, and desktop devices. The framework includes multiplayer networking, scene management, user interfaces, settings, creator tools, and other foundational systems, allowing creators to focus on content rather than underlying technology.
The Vertex Form framework is released under the MIT License and is free to use, modify, and distribute.
Organizations that do not have the technical resources to set up, deploy, and maintain standalone immersive applications, or develop content for them, can engage Vertex Form for customization, implementation, deployment, and content development services.
Vertex Form is designed to reduce the amount of development required to build immersive applications, however an intermediate understanding of Unity, 3D content creation, and general application development is recommended. Initial setup requires configuring a proper development environment. A gaming desktop or workstation with a dedicated graphics card is recommended.
No.
Spatial is a hosted platform where your worlds live inside their ecosystem.
Vertex Form is a Unity-based framework and infrastructure layer that allows you to build and own your own application, website, and immersive experiences.
No. (or not yet)
Vertex Form provides the framework and infrastructure needed to build immersive applications.
You remain in control of your hosting provider, domain name, and content.
You choose where your content is hosted.
For Web hosting examples include:
• Your own website hosting
• GoDaddy
• Vercel
• Netlify
• AWS
• Azure
For VR on Meta Quest, you publish through your own Meta developer account. The framework can be set up to be used with any VR headset, or desktops. Apps are hosted on the hardware of your choice.
No.
Most creators can use standard web hosting services. Dedicated servers are not required.
Photon is a multiplayer networking service used by many games and XR applications.
Photon handles:
• Multiplayer sessions
• Player synchronization
• Networking between users
Vertex Form integrates Photon into the framework. A Photon API key is required for multiplayer functionality and can be obtained directly from Photon in just a few minutes.
No.
Photon only provides multiplayer networking.
Your environments, assets, and content remain hosted wherever you choose.
Photon offers a generous free tier for small projects up to 20 users.
You create your own Photon account and receive your own API keys.
If your application grows beyond the free tier, Photon offers paid plans based on usage. Refer to their website for more information.
No. Framework updates are delivered through the Package Updater inside Vertex Form Unity SDK and must be applied to your Unity project manually. As the owner of your application, you are responsible for maintaining and updating your project. Unlike centralized platforms that automatically update the underlying infrastructure, Vertex Form gives you full ownership and control. This means framework updates must be applied to your project when desired, and new Web or VR builds must be generated and published by you. The benefit of this approach is independence. Your application, content, branding, hosting, and deployment remain under your control, without relying on a third-party platform to host or manage your experience. While Vertex Form tests updates before release, every project is unique and may include customizations, third-party assets, or integrations that can affect compatibility.
For this reason, it is recommended to thoroughly test all updates before deploying them to production. The more heavily customized a project becomes, the more important it is to validate updates within your own development environment before making them available to users.
Your application continues to work.
Because Vertex Form is delivered as a standalone Unity package, you maintain full ownership and control of your application, content, and deployment. The framework does not depend on Vertex Form-operated servers to function. As an open-source project, the framework is fully usable in its current state. New features, improvements, and updates are provided as they become available. Should Vertex Form discontinue development, the framework and your applications remain operational, and the community may continue maintaining or extending the project independently.
The framework is free and open source.
Optional paid services include:
Usually, yes.
You can generally migrate:
• 3D models
• Textures
• Audio
• Environment assets
Custom gameplay systems may need to be rebuilt using Unity.
Yes.
The same application can support:
• Web browsers
• Meta Quest headsets
• Desktop computers
Users can meet in the same multiplayer environment regardless of device.
Vertex Form is funded through private work for enterprise. It is developed by a Florida-based startup with a team of developers and artists.
The framework receives ongoing updates and improvements through community feedback and active development.
Support options include:
• Discord community
• Tutorials and documentation
• Setup assistance
• Consulting services
• Custom development
