RAUM vs. VRChat:
Social Workplace Instead of
Open Social-VR Anarchy
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When should you switch?
VRChat is the playground for maximum freedom and spontaneous, public encounters. RAUM is the alternative for communities and creators who want a protected space (walled garden). If you value exclusive access, high-quality aesthetics, and lasting structure, RAUM provides the professional foundation.
Why VRChat users look for alternatives
VRChat offers an impressive stage for avatars and world exploration. But for organized communities and creators, friction often appears:
- Lack of control: Public instances often lead to disruption from “trolls” or unpredictable user behavior.
- Technical barriers: Building worlds requires deep Unity knowledge and is time-consuming.
- Ephemerality Social interaction is often fleeting; there’s no permanent place where the community can build on content together without starting from zero.
The consequence: Creators look for a VRChat alternative once they want to build a sustainable community base that radiates safety and professionalism.
The fundamental difference: Public marketplace vs. private campus
VRChat bets on reach—RAUM bets on resonance.
- VRChat (The open platform): A global meeting point. Focus on visibility, experimentation, and maximum avatar freedom.
- RAUM (The social workplace): A curated ecosystem. Focus on curation. Communities operate in a safe frame where roles, access, and content are clearly defined.
Feature comparison:
RAUM vs. VRChat at a glance
| Aspect | VRChat (public social VR) | RAUM (social workplace) |
|---|---|---|
| Access model | Public / open | Walled garden (invite-only) |
| Community focus | Spontaneity & scale | Structure & depth |
| Space quality | Experimental / variable | High-quality & consistent |
| World building (no-code) | Barely available (Unity required) | Rich in-app toolkit |
| Disruption risk | High (public instances) | Minimal (controlled setting) |
| Core principle | Entertainment & exploration | Collaboration & identity |
When VRChat remains the right choice
VRChat is unbeatable for spontaneous social contact, trying experimental avatars, and for creators who want the largest possible public stage for their worlds. If you want the “wild west” energy of the internet in VR, this is the place.
Why RAUM beats VRChat
RAUM gives creators and community leaders the tools to establish VR as a serious platform.
1. Exclusivity and safety
In RAUM you decide who enters the space. This “walled garden” approach creates psychological safety that makes deeper conversation and focused work possible. No uninvited guests, no technical hiccups from overloaded worlds.
2. Build instead of code (no-code freedom)
Where VRChat often means weeks in Unity, RAUM lets you design spaces directly in VR. With Blox, templates, and 3D assets, creators build high-quality environments in real time—together with their community.
3. Lasting community ownership
In RAUM, energy doesn’t vanish in a one-off event. The space evolves with the community. Outcomes from discussions or shared projects stay anchored as physical objects in the space. The place becomes a digital home.
Conclusion: Social VR with purpose and structure
RAUM is the VRChat alternative for everyone who wants to not just visit VR spaces but own them. If you want adventure, go to VRChat. If you want to create value and lead communities sustainably, RAUM is the right social workplace.
The social workplace alternative to VRChat—communities in a walled garden.