About Gather
Gather is a virtual office platform that creates 2D spatial environments where remote teams can work, meet, and socialize. Team members move avatars around a customizable office and enter proximity-based audio/video conversations — recreating the spontaneous interaction of physical offices.
Key Features
- 2D spatial virtual office
- Proximity-based audio and video
- Customizable office maps and spaces
- Screen sharing and whiteboards
- Meeting rooms and private areas
- Event hosting
- Integrations with calendar tools
- Interactive objects (games, boards)
Pros
- Recreates spontaneous office interactions for remote teams
- Fun, engaging virtual office experience
- Customizable environments for brand identity
- Good for team bonding and culture
Cons
- Can be distracting if overused
- Browser performance can be heavy
- Novel concept may not stick for all teams
Integrations
Google CalendarSlackZoomCustom embeds
Best Use Cases
- Remote team virtual office
- Virtual events and conferences
- Team building and social activities
- Coworking for distributed teams
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Quick Info
- Website
- www.gather.town
- Founded
- 2020
- Company
- 50-100
- Pricing
- freemium
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