Looking for a Microsoft Guides Alternative?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guides offers step-by-step HoloLens instructions tied to the Microsoft ecosystem. ARSY AI provides an AI agent that generates spatial AR content dynamically β working on lightweight glasses, fully offline, and without Microsoft dependencies.
Why Teams Are Moving Beyond Microsoft Guides
Guides is locked into the Microsoft ecosystem (HoloLens, Dynamics 365, Azure) β ARSY AI is platform-independent
Guides requires manual step-by-step authoring β ARSY AI generates AR content dynamically with AI
HoloLens is heavy and expensive β ARSY AI runs on lightweight XREAL and Rokid glasses
Guides requires Azure cloud οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½ ARSY AI runs fully offline on your server
Guides has no real AI agent β ARSY AI includes an LLM-powered assistant with speech and vision
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Competitor | ARSY AI |
|---|---|---|
| AR Content Creation | Manual step-by-step authoring | AI-generated dynamic scenes |
| Indoor Positioning | HoloLens spatial mapping | Proprietary VPS, sub-5cm, any smartphone |
| AI Agent | None (Copilot integration limited) | LLM-powered with speech, vision, spatial awareness |
| Hardware | Microsoft HoloLens 2 required | Lightweight XREAL, Rokid, smartphones |
| Offline Operation | Requires Azure / Dynamics 365 | Fully offline on-premise |
| Ecosystem Lock-in | Microsoft-only (Dynamics 365, Azure) | Platform-independent, integrates with any ERP |
| Setup Time | Weeks of content authoring | 30 days to deployment |
| Pricing Model | Per-user Dynamics 365 licensing | Subscription, flat rate, unlimited users |
| Voice Interaction | Basic voice commands | Full conversational AI with context |
| Content Updates | Manual re-authoring per step | AI adapts content in real time |
| Computer Vision | Built-in VLM + YOLO object detection | |
| Scene Architecture | Fixed step sequences | ECS β dynamic component assembly |
| Multi-Agent Mode | Parallel AI agents + MCP protocol | |
| Training & Exams | Static authored content | Component-based courses & exams with live courseβagent switching |
| LLM Flexibility | Vendor-locked or none | Local LLM offline; Claude, GPT, etc. if online |
| Remote Expert (VCS) | Dynamics 365 Remote Assist (separate) | Built-in AR video conferencing |
Why Teams Choose ARSY AI
ECS-Powered Scene Generation
The AI agent assembles complex AR scenarios on the fly from reusable components via ECS architecture. For training and exams, you can also pre-build structured courses in the editor β the AI follows the steps by default but switches to free agent mode when needed, and back.
Built-in VLM & Object Detection
Integrated Vision Language Model and YOLO-based object detection. The system sees, understands, and reasons about the physical environment β placing content precisely where it belongs.
Proprietary VPS
Sub-5cm markerless indoor positioning. No QR codes, beacons, or GPS needed. Scan with a smartphone, deploy in days.
Modular LLM & Fully Offline
Offline mode runs a local LLM on your server β no internet, no data leakage. If your setup allows connectivity, you can also use Claude, GPT, or any cloud model. Choose per deployment.
Multi-Agent & MCP Support
Multi-agent mode for parallel AI operations. MCP protocol for external tool integrations. LFS for large file handling. Modular architecture β every component is replaceable.
AR Video Conferencing
Built-in video conferencing lets on-site workers call remote experts directly from AR glasses. The expert sees the live camera feed, AR scene, and can place markers in the worker's view.
Switch to ARSY AI in 30 Days
Scan Your Facility
Capture the environment with a standard smartphone. No special hardware or lengthy on-site setup required.
Upload Data & Configure
Upload documentation, procedures, and integrations via the admin dashboard. The AI learns your equipment and processes.
Deploy & Train
Install the ARSY AI app on AR glasses. Workers start benefiting from AI-guided instructions from day one.