
Blippar
Augmented reality creation platform with no-code builder and WebAR SDK
About Blippar
Blippar is an augmented reality platform that enables businesses to create, publish, and manage AR experiences without requiring app downloads. It offers BlippBuilder, a no-code drag-and-drop tool for creating AR content, alongside a WebAR SDK for developers building custom experiences with HTML and JavaScript. The platform supports face tracking, surface detection (SLAM), image tracking, and barcode scanning. Blippar powers AR for marketing campaigns, e-commerce product visualization, virtual try-on, and educational content. It works with frameworks like A-Frame, PlayCanvas, Babylon.js, and Unity, delivering GPU-accelerated rendering at 30fps on mobile devices.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- No app download required for WebAR experiences
- Both no-code and developer SDK options
- Free tier for small projects
- Active development with recent acquisitions
- Wide framework compatibility
Cons
- Native SDK pricing is steep for small businesses
- Pay-as-you-go costs can scale with viral content
- Limited documentation compared to larger platforms
- Smaller community than competitors like 8th Wall
Key Features
No-code AR builder (BlippBuilder)
WebAR SDK for custom development
Real-time face tracking
Surface and SLAM tracking
Image and marker tracking
Barcode and QR code scanning
3D product visualization
Virtual try-on experiences
A-Frame, PlayCanvas, Babylon.js, and Unity support
GPU-accelerated 30fps mobile rendering
Pricing
- Under 100 views
- BlippBuilder access
- WebAR SDK access
- Basic AR creation
- No monthly fee
- Scale with usage
- Full feature access
- WebAR publishing
- Native app integration
- Advanced tracking features
- Custom deployment
- Developer support
- Full custom development
- Dedicated project team
- Enterprise features
- Custom integrations