Why teams replace ASA with MultiSet
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Accuracy & stability: Median sub‑10 cm alignment indoors/outdoors; low drift in dynamic environments.
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Privacy & control: Self‑host on‑prem, private cloud, or use our cloud; full data ownership.
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Scan‑agnostic mapping: Bring E57, Matterport, NavVis, Leica LiDAR, CAD/BIM, or scan with our iOS app.
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Cross‑platform: Unity/AR Foundation, native iOS (ARKit), Android (ARCore), WebXR (Three.js/Babylon), Meta Quest (OpenXR via Unity).
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Scale: Multi‑floor, campus‑scale mapping with seamless map‑to‑map transitions.
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Fast time‑to‑value: Developer‑friendly SDKs, sample scenes, and a guided migration checklist.
ASA → MultiSet migration at a glance
Replace ASA SDK calls with MultiSet SDK calls and swap anchor creation/localization to map‑based visual localization.
What stays: Your app logic, UI, content pipeline, and most AR Foundation components.
Choose a map source
Import existing scans (E57/Matterport/NavVis/Leica) or scan with MultiSet iOS.
Replace anchor calls
Swap ASA anchor APIs for MultiSet anchors or map‑relative content.
Create a Map Set
Upload maps, align and (optionally) stitch for multi‑floor/campus navigation.
Test localization
Validate <6 cm placement under varied lighting and with moving objects.
Initialize SDK
Unity/iOS/Android/WebXR; configure endpoint (cloud or on‑prem) and auth.
Ship
Add FAQ schema, deep links, and monitoring (GSC + in‑app telemetry).
Capability | ASA (retired) | MultiSet VPS |
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Indoor precision | Variable | Sub‑10 cm typical in mapped spaces |
Data ownership | Microsoft | You own; export anytime |
Scan inputs | Limited | E57, Matterport, NavVis, Leica, LiDAR, CAD/BIM, iOS scan |
Platforms | Unity, iOS, Android, HoloLens | Unity, iOS, Android, WebXR, Quest (+ROS) |
Multi‑map navigation | Limited | Built‑in map stitching & seamless transitions |
Status | Retired | Actively developed, enterprise support |
Cloud anchors | Azure‑hosted only | Cloud, private cloud, or on‑prem |
Key Advantages of Choosing MultiSet as Your Azure Spatial Anchors Alternative
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Scan-Agnostic Mapping
Use LiDAR, 3D scanner or iOS Pro devices - MultiSet ingests them all. Bring your Matterport, Leica, NavVis, Polycam. Want to migrate from ASA datasets? Start fresh with MultiSet's Mapper app.
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Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Modern micro-services and pay-as-you-scale pricing cut the vuforia engine replacement cost by up to 50 %.
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Private, On-Prem & On-Device Deployments
Security teams love our flexible options: public cloud, private cloud, edge server, or fully on-device. Perfect for compliance-driven industries replacing MS Azure hosting.
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Future-Ready Roadmap
Object Anchors arriving soon on MultiSet, taking you beyond a simple Azure Spatial Anchors replacement while preserving today’s maps and APIs.
From Scan to Share in Three Simple Steps
Capture
Capture with any modality - iOS Pro, Matterport, Leica, NavVis, Faro, XGrid, Polycam and more.
Map & Localize
Sub-10 cm accuracy, robust to dynamic conditions
Publish & Scale
One-tap share links, private QR codes, Unity/WebXR SDKs
Quick FAQ
Q1. Do we need to rescan our facilities?
A1: Not necessarily. You can import existing E57/Matterport/NavVis/Leica scans. Our pipeline optimizes meshes for occlusion, lighting variance, and robust localization.
Q2: Can we deploy fully offline?
A2: Yes. Use on‑prem or edge deployment. After the initial map load, localization can run without internet access.
Q3: What about HoloLens?
A3: If your app is Unity‑based, use our Unity SDK with OpenXR. Contact support for current device certification status.
Q4: How precise is localization?
A4: In mapped spaces, teams typically see sub‑10 cm placement with low drift. Performance varies by sensor quality, texture richness, and map coverage.
Q5: How fast is first‑frame localization?
A5: Commonly <500 ms on modern devices once the map is cached; cold starts may take longer depending on network and map size.
Q6: What are the security options?
A6: Enterprise‑grade security with SSO, scoped API keys, audit logs, and deployment options: public cloud, private cloud/VPC, on‑prem, or on‑device.
Q7: Does MultiSet support multi‑floor/campus maps?
A7: Yes. Use Map Sets with stitching and seamless transitions; we expose floor/zone metadata for UX.
