We have great news for you: Halocline Free is here – and it replaces the previous Collaborator License. This makes getting started with virtual production planning even easier and more accessible.
What does this mean for you?
If you have been using Halocline Collaborator, you will automatically be switched to Halocline Free. Halocline Free offers you the most important tools for 3D planning and communication, compact and free of charge.
What Halocline Free offers you?
With Halocline Free, anyone can get started right away:
Free to use
View existing layouts from your colleagues
Invite additional colleagues for free
3D planning on desktop and in VR
Library with standard elements
Import of 2D layouts
Create, place, and adjust objects
Labels, dimensions, and screenshots
Plannable area up to 10 × 10 × 5 meters
This makes Halocline Free perfect for small planning projects, initial tests, or to support colleagues in ongoing projects.
What’s new compared to the Collaborator License?
| Feature | Collaborator | Free |
|---|---|---|
| View existing shopfloors | ✅ | ✅ |
| Layout planning (VR and Desktop) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Use standard objects | ❌ | ✅ |
| Create your own objects | ❌ | ✅ |
| Plan area | ❌ | Up to 10 × 10 × 5 m |
| Record processes (with Performance) | ✅ | ❌ |
If you want to dive deeper into process planning, we recommend Halocline Professional. This allows you to capture, analyze, and share work processes in VR – ideal for continuous improvement processes (CIP).
Who is Halocline Free for?
Halocline Free is perfect for:
New users who want to try Halocline without commitment
Colleagues who want to view or comment on layouts
Customers who previously worked with Collaborator and now have access to more features
What happens to existing Collaborator Licenses?
All existing Collaborator licenses were automatically converted to Halocline Free on November 24, 2025. You don’t need to do anything – and you’ll immediately benefit from the expanded capabilities.