Bella Milroy and Khairani Barokka, Languages of Intimacy at Grand Union

Comparison

Alternatives to ArtSteps (2025)

Producing 3D virtual exhibitions and museums since 2017, as part of the wider digital life of institutional collections.

Why users seek alternatives

ArtSteps is accessible but limited by:

  • Template rooms
  • Low fidelity
  • Restricted navigation
  • Lack of photogrammetry integration

Best alternatives

Our approach

1. V21 Artspace (Best for curators and galleries)

  • Faithful 3D exhibition builds
  • Curator-led layouts
  • Museum-standard documentation
  • Suitable for high-value artworks

Best for professional, curatorial and museum environments.

2. Matterport

  • Good for real buildings, less suited to curated installs

3. Custom Unreal Engine work

  • Expensive but very flexible

Conclusion

ArtSteps works for casual users. V21 Artspace is designed for professional, curatorial and museum environments.

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Digital partner to institutions and their collections

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V21 Artspace is the digital partner for museums, galleries, libraries, archives and collection-holding organisations, in the gallery, online and for the long term. 3D access is where we go deepest.

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