Linden Lab Official:Private Region Types
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The table below explains the different types of Private Regions available for purchase in the Second LifeÃâ® virtual world.
Region Type | General Description | Size | Prim Limit | Concurrent Avatar Limit | Events and Classifieds | Setup Fee | Maintenance Fee | Education/Non-Profit Discount? |
Full | A Full region is the premier island product and offers the highest performance. It supports as many as 15,000 prims and 100 concurrent avatars. | 65536m2 | 15000 | 100 | Yes | $1000 | $295/month | Yes |
Homestead | A Homestead region has lower performance than a Full region and is intended for low-density rentals, quiet residential or light commercial use. It is limited to 3750 prims and no more than 20 concurrent avatars. A Homestead is available only to Residents who own at least one Full Region. | 65536m2 | 3750 | 20 | Yes | $375 | $125/month | Yes |
Openspace | An Openspace region is intended for very low-impact scenic use, such as ocean, forest or countryside. It is limited to 750 prims and no more than 10 concurrent avatars. An Openspace region is available only to Residents who own at least one Full region. | 65536m2 | 750 | 10 | No | $250 | $75/month | No |