Hippo OpenSim Viewer vs Lumiya

Hippo OpenSim Viewer — The Hippo OpenSim Viewer is a free, open source 3D virtual world client for connecting to OpenSim grids. It offers good stability and performance for exploring OpenSim worlds.

Lumiya — Lumiya is an open-source client for Google's microblogging and social networking service Google Buzz. It allows users to read and write buzzes, view profiles and shared links, manage contacts, and mor

Hippo OpenSim Viewer offers Ability to connect to OpenSim grids, Mesh upload and download, Media on a prim support, Snapshot to disk option, Built-in voice and video chat, while Lumiya provides Read and write Google Buzz posts (buzzes), View profiles and shared links, Manage contacts, View buzz streams and replies, Search buzzes.

Hippo OpenSim Viewer stands out for Free and open source, Good stability, Good performance; Lumiya is known for Open source, Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux), Lightweight and fast.

Feature	Hippo OpenSim Viewer	Lumiya
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Gaming Software	Social & Communications
Pricing	Open Source	Open Source

Product Overview

Hippo OpenSim Viewer

Description: The Hippo OpenSim Viewer is a free, open source 3D virtual world client for connecting to OpenSim grids. It offers good stability and performance for exploring OpenSim worlds.

Lumiya

Description: Lumiya is an open-source client for Google's microblogging and social networking service Google Buzz. It allows users to read and write buzzes, view profiles and shared links, manage contacts, and more, similar to the official Google Buzz web interface.

Key Features Comparison

Hippo OpenSim Viewer Features

• Ability to connect to OpenSim grids
• Mesh upload and download
• Media on a prim support
• Snapshot to disk option
• Built-in voice and video chat
• Customizable user interface
• Support for groups and friends

Lumiya Features

• Read and write Google Buzz posts (buzzes)
• View profiles and shared links
• Manage contacts
• View buzz streams and replies
• Search buzzes
• Photo uploading
• Desktop notifications

Pros & Cons Analysis

Hippo OpenSim Viewer

Pros

• Free and open source
• Good stability
• Good performance
• Active development
• Large user community

Cons

• Limited documentation
• Steep learning curve for new users
• Lacks some features of commercial viewers

Lumiya

Pros

• Open source
• Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)
• Lightweight and fast
• Supports multiple accounts
• Customizable interface
• Keyboard shortcuts

Cons

• Development discontinued since 2011
• Google Buzz was discontinued in 2011
• No mobile app
• Limited feature set compared to official clients

Pricing Comparison

Hippo OpenSim Viewer

• Open Source

Lumiya

• Open Source