The Topia Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Topia in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Topia
The Insider’s Guide
Virtual worlds with spatial video chat for teams and events
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among team communication apps, read from Topia’s own pages.
Made by Topia · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Topia’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Topia’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 9 of the 75 other team communication apps we grade
Topia lets organizations build custom virtual worlds where people move around and talk by proximity using spatial video chat. Worlds can embed websites, live streams, tools and games, and an open API and SDK make them interactive. It is aimed at remote teams, events, schools and universities.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Topia, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You build and arrange a world before it is useful.
- 1
Best for spatial video chat worlds for events and teams
Topia builds persistent virtual worlds with spatial video chat, embedded content and an API.
- 2
Paid plans start at $4 a month for each person
As its pricing page puts it: $4 per user / month, from $100 a month.
- 3
There is a free plan
Demo plan: $0 a month for individuals, developers and teams, with a 50-person capacity.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Spatial video chat
People move through a world and join video conversations with whoever is near them, instead of scheduled meetings.
- 6
Embedded content
Worlds can embed live streams, websites, music, collaborative tools and games.
- 7
Persistent custom worlds
Gathering spaces stay in place and can be customized for a company, campus or community.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 9 of 75
That is against the other team communication apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Topia you would be making chat that a whole team counts on staying up. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Topia at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $4 per user / month, from $100 a month
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Topia
- Category
- Team Communication
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for spatial video chat worlds for events and teams
Topia builds persistent virtual worlds with spatial video chat, embedded content and an API. The free Demo plan covers 50 people, but Pro starts at $100 a month, SSO and a custom domain are Enterprise only, and the pricing page footer says 2024.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | Pro is $4 a user but starts at $100 a month, so one person or five both pay $100. The billing period is not stated. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The Demo plan is $0 for 50 people, with embeds and API access. Broadcasting and screen sharing are limited to one at a time. |
| Features | C | Spatial video, embedded content, custom worlds and an API. Security and compliance support, SSO and a custom domain are Enterprise. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. You build and arrange a world before it is useful. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with an open API and SDK. No desktop or phone apps are listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Topia is for
- Fits if you run events and want people to walk around and talk
- Works for developers who want embeds and an API in the free plan
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you are small, since Pro starts at $100 a month for 25 seats
- Tight if you stay free, with one broadcast or screen share at a time
- Watch out: the pricing page does not say whether $4 is monthly or yearly
- Watch out: SSO, a custom domain and security support are Enterprise only
- Skip it if you want a phone or desktop app, as it is web only
Good to know
Good for
- Virtual campuses and school events, including a K-12 product
- Communities and remote teams that want a social, game-like space
- Developers building interactive virtual experiences
Worth knowing
- The pricing page does not state whether the Pro rate is billed monthly or yearly.
- On the Demo plan, broadcasting and screen sharing are limited to one at a time.
- SSO, security and compliance support and a custom domain are Enterprise features.
- The pricing page footer reads Copyright 2024, so check the figures against the signup flow.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4
A month to start, for each person. There is a free plan too
Topia has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4 per user / month, from $100 a month.
Broadcasting and screen sharing are limited to one at a time.
Demo
$0
per month, 50-person capacity
Standard-quality video; broadcasting and screen sharing limited to one at a time; embeds and API access included.
Pro
$4
per user / month, from $100 a month
Includes 50-person capacity, extra capacity at $4 per user a month, all features unlocked, higher-definition video.
Enterprise
Custom
Sold through sales. SSO, security support, custom domain, up to 2,000 users per world and dedicated deployment options.
The free plan
Demo plan: $0 a month for individuals, developers and teams, with a 50-person capacity.
Read from topia.io on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Virtual worlds with spatial video chat for teams and events. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, real-time collaboration, team chat, video calls.
Spatial video, embedded content, custom worlds and an API.
- Spatial video chat
- People move through a world and join video conversations with whoever is near them, instead of scheduled meetings.
- Embedded content
- Worlds can embed live streams, websites, music, collaborative tools and games.
- Persistent custom worlds
- Gathering spaces stay in place and can be customized for a company, campus or community.
- Open API and SDK
- An open API and SDK let developers make worlds interactive; the site also lists a real-time SDK (RTSDK).
- Engagement analytics
- The homepage describes analytics for measuring engagement and retention in a world.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Topia is made by Topia.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
9/75
Other team communication apps it is graded above
Topia's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 9 of the 75 other team communication apps we grade, and level with 19.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 41 of 75) and worst on value for money (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $4 a month for each person, against a middle price of $6.90 for the category: 13 of the 51 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 12 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 76 team communication apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Topia’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 75
- BFree plan and trialAbove 41 of 75
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 75
- CEase of useAbove 11 of 75
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 9 of 75
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 66 team communication apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Topia is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Topia you would be making chat that a whole team counts on staying up. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 47 of the 75 other team communication apps grade higher. It costs $48 a year.
What you could not
- Chat that a whole team counts on staying up.
- Video calls.
- Several people working in it at the same moment.
- An API that other software can build on.
What this rests on. Topia’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Gather, SpatialChat, Kumospace, Teamflow and WorkAdventure
The 5 tools Topia is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Gather
Free trial · from $12/mo
Virtual office with presence, meetings and chat for remote teams.
- Topia has a free plan. Gather does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Gather lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Gather lists a browser extension.
- 2.0GPA
SpatialChat
Free plan · from $399/mo
Virtual spaces with proximity audio for events and teams.
- SpatialChat also covers webinars.
- 2.4GPA
Kumospace
Free plan · from $16/mo
Virtual office with spatial audio for remote teams.
- Only Topia lists a web app.
- Only Kumospace lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Kumospace also covers whiteboard and screen recording.
- 2.0GPA
Teamflow
Free plan · from $15/mo
Virtual office for remote teams with spatial video meetings.
- Only Topia lists a web app.
- Only Teamflow lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Teamflow also covers whiteboard.
- 2.2GPA
WorkAdventure
Free plan · from $9/mo
Virtual office where avatars start video chats by walking up.
- WorkAdventure is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- WorkAdventure also covers noise cancellation.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Topia free?
Topia has a free plan. Demo plan: $0 a month for individuals, developers and teams, with a 50-person capacity.
How much does Topia cost?
Topia lists 3 plans. Demo: $0 per month, 50-person capacity.
What platforms does Topia work on?
Topia is available on Web.
Does Topia have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Topia is listed for Web.
Does Topia have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Topia is listed for Web.
Is Topia open source?
Topia is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Topia have an API?
Yes. Topia offers a public API, according to its own site.
Who makes Topia?
Topia is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Topia?
The closest alternatives to Topia in our directory are Gather, SpatialChat, Kumospace, Teamflow and WorkAdventure.
How does Topia compare with other team communication apps?
Topia's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 9 of the 75 other team communication apps we grade, and level with 19.
Is Topia good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Topia D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $4 a month for each person, against a middle price of $6.90 for the category: 13 of the 51 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Topia?
To replace Topia you would be making chat that a whole team counts on staying up.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Topia’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Topia's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Topia. Prices change, so check topia.io before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
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categories
739
price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Topia, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/topia
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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