Project Setup: Application types - Web Page vs Web Widget

Overview

When creating a project, one of the first decisions you make is the Application Type — how users will access and interact with your experience.

Rapport currently supports four application types:

• Web Page

• Web Widget

• Unreal Plugin

• Unity Plugin

Web Page

What it is
A standalone experience hosted by Rapport.

User Experience
Users interact with your character on a dedicated web page.

Configuration
All design and interaction settings are configured in Rapport Studio.

Integration
No integration required — simply share the hosted link.

Best for

• demos

• pilots

• public experiences

• quick sharing

Web Widget

What it is
An embeddable character experience placed inside an existing website or application.

User Experience
Users interact with the character without leaving your site.

Configuration

• Character behaviour configured in Rapport Studio

• Placement and layout controlled by your website

Integration
Add a small embed code snippet to your site.

Best for

• website assistants

• customer portals

• embedded AI interactions

Unreal Plugin

What it is
Integration for Unreal Engine, enabling Rapport characters inside real-time 3D environments.

User Experience
Users interact with fully animated characters inside immersive 3D scenes.

Configuration

• Visuals and interaction handled in Unreal

• AI, voice, and animation handled by Rapport

Best for

• simulations

• training environments

• interactive storytelling

🔗 Learn more: Rapport Unreal Plugin Guide →

Unity Plugin

Unity support will provide the same capabilities for Unity-based experiences.

Developers will be able to integrate:

• AI conversation

• speech interaction

• facial animation

into Unity projects.

🔗 Learn more: Rapport Unity Plugin Guide →

Application Type Comparison