PixelBureau
The office of a small team, in the browser. Free up to 5 members, then €6 per member. Presence, proximity video, rooms, chat, assigned desks and a map editor, hosted in Europe. No recording or AI notes.
Gather alternatives, compared honestly.
Since September 2025, Gather no longer has a free plan and bills $12 per member per month ($9.60 billed annually). Here are the alternatives worth a look, with their real strengths, including where they beat us.
At a glance
| Tool | Price per member per month | Free plan | Style | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PixelBureau | €6 billed annually, €7 monthly | Up to 5 members | Pixel art, browser only | Small teams that want an everyday office, hosted in Europe |
| WorkAdventure | From €8 | Up to 10 simultaneous users | Pixel art, open source | Events, and organizations that want to self-host |
| Kumospace | $16 monthly, 20% off annually | Up to 5 members | Realistic 2D, several floors | Teams that want recording and several floors |
| Roam | $19.50 per active member, monthly only | No (14-day trial) | Rooms, no map | Productivity-focused startups |
| Gather | $9.60 billed annually, $12 monthly | No (30-day trial) | Pixel art, desktop-first | Teams that need recording and AI notes |
Information verified on October 3, 2026 from public pages. Prices excl. VAT, in each vendor’s own currency.
WorkAdventure
French and open source, with a map editor and a scripting API. Very strong for virtual events and self-hosting; more settings to learn for an everyday office.
Kumospace
A more realistic look, several floors, and recording on the Business plan. More expensive, with a 5-seat minimum on annual billing.
Gather
The best-known pixel-art office, desktop-first, with recording, AI meeting notes and an office editor. No free plan since September 2025.
Roam
No map: a building of rooms, with a suite of productivity tools. Mac and Windows apps, monthly billing only.
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