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Roam streams 540p video and consumes 3× more GPU. Switch to 720p HD with AV1, studio-grade 96 kbps audio, and concurrent pricing at $8.80 — only pay for who's actually in the office.
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Roam charges $19.50/member for sub-HD video that taxes your GPU. Cosmos delivers true 720p with AV1 at half the price per concurrent user — and your laptop barely notices it's running.
True HD video — not stretched 540p
Roam's camera tops out at 960×540, well below HD. Cosmos captures at 1280×720 (true 720p) using AV1 — the latest-generation codec. Faces are sharper, text on whiteboards is readable, and bandwidth usage stays low.
Your GPU will thank you
Roam eats 15.6% GPU in a 10-person call. Cosmos uses just 4.8% — over three times lighter. That means your fans stay silent, your battery lasts longer, and apps like Figma or After Effects don't compete for resources.
Twice the people, half the screenshare lag
Cosmos supports 150 people per call at 30 fps screen sharing. Roam caps at 75 and shares screens at 15 fps with no optimisation modes. Cosmos offers three — Slow Connection, Standard, and Smoother Video — so your demos look polished regardless of network quality.
All performance data measured in real 2-hour sessions with 10 participants. Pricing compared at Roam's single plan ($19.50/active member/month). Full methodology
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| Audio quality | 32 kbps | 96 kbps |
| Camera | 540p | 720p |
| Video codec | VP9 | AV1 |
| Screen fps | 15 fps | 30 fps |
| Screen modes | None | 3 modes |
| CPU usage | 16% | 12.4% |
| GPU usage | 15.6% | 4.8% |
| Pricing | $19.50/member | $8.80/user |
| Max per call | 75 | 150 |
| Design themes | Single | Minimal + 2.5D |
| Guest access | 1-click | 1-click |
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Roam has one plan at $19.50/active member/month — you're billed for anyone who logs in during the month. If a team member opens Roam once in March, that's $19.50 for March.
Cosmos has one plan at $8.80/concurrent user/month — billed only for the people online at the same time. Not who logged in this month, but who's in the office right now.
See detailed pricing| Team size | | |
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25 people ~10 online | $488/mo | $88/mo |
50 people ~20 online | $975/mo | $176/mo |
100 people ~25 online | $1,950/mo | $220/mo |
Roam prices assume all members are active (logged in at least once that month). Cosmos pricing calculated for concurrent online users.
Cosmos Space Builder puts floor plan design in your hands — no design experience required. Choose a template, drag and drop furniture, zones, and decorations, then publish instantly without disrupting live calls. Roam offers space customisation, but Cosmos gives you significantly more templates and two distinct visual styles to choose from.
Cosmos offers minimal professional themes for teams that prefer clean lines, and vibrant 2.5D environments for teams that want personality in their workspace. Represent yourself with a Picture Bubble (profile photo) or an animated 2.5D Avatar you can personalise. Roam uses a single visual style with no theme options.
Cosmos supports proximity-based audio and walk-up conversations. Approach a colleague in your virtual office and the call connects — just like walking over to someone's desk. No need to schedule a call, send a message, or wait for a response.
Our team uses Cosmos daily as a complete work-from-home solution that facilitates our daily meetings, review sessions, and weekly all-hands. Cosmos has dramatically enhanced our productivity, culture and engagement. Our employee NPS increased by 20% as a result of using Cosmos. It also helped create a stronger sense of belonging.
Production Manager
My remote team needed help with isolation when using traditional communication tools. New team members struggled to seek support on Slack and felt anxious when waiting for a reply. Everyone being available in our Cosmos creates a sense of community; we go through crunch times together, saving us time compared to back-and-forth messages on Slack. For people who need community, Cosmos is a game changer.
Accounting Manager
Cosmos has transformed our team by streamlining communication, fostering connections, and boosting productivity. With Cosmos, we hold all meetings on a single link, increasing visibility and allowing everyone to contribute. It has made casual conversations and asking questions easier, creating a strong sense of togetherness and enhancing our company culture.
Co-Founder and COO
Yes. Cosmos bills $8.80 per concurrent user — only those online at the same time. Roam bills $19.50 for every member who logs in during the month. A 50-person team with 20 concurrently online pays $176/month on Cosmos vs $975/month on Roam.
Roam has one plan at $19.50/active member/month. You're billed for anyone who logs in at least once during the billing month. There are no annual discounts — monthly billing only. Cosmos has one plan at $8.80/concurrent user on monthly billing, or $7.70/concurrent user on annual billing (16% cheaper) — and bills only for simultaneous online users, not monthly logins.
Yes. Cosmos captures at 1280×720 (true 720p HD) using AV1, the latest-generation codec. Roam captures at 960×540, which is below standard HD, using VP9. The resolution gap is immediately visible — especially for text readability and facial detail.
Significantly. Roam uses 15.6% GPU in a 10-person call. Cosmos uses 4.8% — over three times lighter. Lower GPU usage means quieter fans, longer battery life, and more headroom for resource-heavy apps running alongside your virtual office.
Yes. Both share at 2880×1620 resolution, but Cosmos runs at 30 fps versus Roam's 15 fps — double the smoothness for design reviews and presentations. Cosmos also offers three optimisation modes (Slow Connection, Standard, Smoother Video) while Roam has none.
Yes. Walk near a colleague in your Cosmos space and audio fades in naturally — just like a real office. Roam does not support proximity-based conversations or walk-up chats.
Up to 150 participants. Roam caps at 75.
Yes. Built-in breakout rooms for splitting calls into smaller groups. Roam does not currently offer breakout rooms.
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“The ease of joining, interacting, and playing fun games on the map. Innovative and creative map designs customized as per your needs. On Cosmos, you can right away search for your colleague and fly towards them. The status of each user also indicates if they are free/busy/afk or away.”
“My team and I love Cosmos, it's definitely the best way we've found to work remotely, and it's the closest we've felt to being in person. Clicking on someone to start a conversation with them is far more natural than constantly sending Zoom links - just like tapping on someone's shoulder at the office!”
“Great product! It is honestly an interesting way to engage your remote team and give them the feeling of a virtual office without breaking the bank!”
“I love that it allows a real-life feel to a virtual experience which fosters a deep sense of connection! It is MORE than what typical video conferencing tools provide - this builds community!”
“I absolutely love the fact that I feel so good to have the possibility to work remotely but have a virtual space to see my colleagues. It's so easy to use, I love it!”
“What stands out most to me about Cosmos Video is its unparalleled versatility and seamless integration of features. The platform effortlessly combines robust video conferencing capabilities with a comprehensive virtual office suite, creating a dynamic and efficient workspace.”
