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Babylon.js vs Immersed

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Babylon.js

AR VR

Powerful 3D engine for the web with WebXR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Immersed

AR VR

Work from anywhere in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Babylon.js javaScript-only framework; requires developer expertise to implement and maintain; Immersed the free Starter Mode is limited to 3 virtual screens
  • They diverge on capability: Babylon.js covers WebGL/WebGPU rendering, Immersed covers Virtual monitors.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Babylon.js and Immersed actually diverge.

Attributes where Babylon.js and Immersed differ
AttributeBabylon.jsImmersed
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Native (via Babylon Native Runtime), React NativeVr, Quest, Pc
Founded19752017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR VR).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Babylon.js

  • WebGL/WebGPU rendering
  • Physics engines
  • GUI system
  • Node material editor
  • WebXR
  • glTF
  • Havok physics
  • Azure

Only in Immersed

  • Virtual monitors
  • Hand tracking
  • Passthrough
  • Collaboration
  • Mac/Windows
  • Video calls
  • Keyboard tracking
  • Vr support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Babylon.js

  • Web 3D rendering engine for games, e-commerce product configuration, and interactive experiencesnot Immersed
  • Cross-platform 3D development with native runtime and React Native supportnot Immersed

Immersed

  • Working with multiple virtual monitors inside a VR or mixed reality headsetnot Babylon.js
  • Remote co-working in a shared virtual officenot Babylon.js
  • Replacing physical monitors for laptop-based worknot Babylon.js

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Babylon.js

  • JavaScript-only framework; requires developer expertise to implement and maintain

Immersed

  • The free Starter Mode is limited to 3 virtual screens
  • Free screen resolutions are capped at standard sizes up to 1440x900
  • The free tier rotates through only 2 alternating environments each week
  • The free tier's 4 collaborator private rooms and offline mode are both marked as limited time only features
  • Offline mode still requires a Wi-Fi connection at startup
  • Immersed Pro starts at $5.99 per month billed monthly on a pay what you want slider
  • A supported headset such as Apple Vision Pro or Quest 3 must be bought separately

Pricing, plan by plan

Babylon.js

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Babylon.js review.

Immersed

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Up to 3 virtual screens
    • Standard resolutions (1440x900, 1366x768, 1280x1024, 1280x854, 1280x720)
    • 2 rotating weekly environments
  • Immersed Pro$5.99/month
    • Up to 5 virtual screens
    • Premium resolutions (2560x1440, 3200x1800, 3840x2160) plus all Starter resolutions
    • 5 rotating weekly environments

Which should you pick?

Choose Babylon.js if

  • You need webgl/webgpu rendering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Native (via Babylon Native Runtime), React Native.
  • You also want physics engines.
Babylon.js review

Choose Immersed if

  • You need virtual monitors.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Quest, Pc.
  • You also want hand tracking.
Immersed review

Questions people ask

Is Babylon.js or Immersed better?
Neither clearly leads. Babylon.js starts at Free and Immersed at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Babylon.js or Immersed?
Babylon.js starts at Free and Immersed at Free.
Does Babylon.js or Immersed run on more platforms?
Babylon.js runs on Web, Native (via Babylon Native Runtime), React Native. Immersed runs on Vr, Quest, Pc.
Can I use Babylon.js for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Babylon.js best used for?
Babylon.js is most often used for web 3d rendering engine for games, e-commerce product configuration, and interactive experiences, cross-platform 3d development with native runtime and react native support. Of those, web 3d rendering engine for games, e-commerce product configuration, and interactive experiences and cross-platform 3d development with native runtime and react native support are not what Immersed is typically brought in for.
What can Babylon.js do that Immersed cannot?
Babylon.js covers WebGL/WebGPU rendering, Physics engines, GUI system, Node material editor. Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Hand tracking, Passthrough, Collaboration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Babylon.js: Is Babylon.js free to use?

Yes, Babylon.js is completely free. It is an open-source web rendering engine licensed under the Apache 2.0 license, which is permissive and does not restrict usage.

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Immersed: Is there a free version of Immersed?

Yes, Immersed offers a free Starter mode with up to 3 virtual screens, standard resolutions (1440x900 to 1280x720), 2 rotating weekly environments, support for up to 4 collaborators in private rooms, and public co-working access.

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Babylon.js: Can I use Babylon.js for commercial purposes?

Yes, the Apache 2.0 license permits free use for commercial purposes. You can use, modify, and distribute Babylon.js in commercial applications as long as you include a copy of the license and provide notice of significant changes.

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Immersed: How much does Immersed Pro cost?

Immersed Pro costs $5.99/month, or you can choose annual billing for 2 months free (17% off). Pro members get up to 5 virtual screens with premium resolutions (up to 3840x2160), 5 rotating weekly environments, up to 15 collaborators, exclusive VIP co-working space, and screen sharing.

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Babylon.js: Is there any paid support or commercial version of Babylon.js?

Babylon.js is open source with no paid tiers or commercial version. Community support is available through GitHub and documentation, but there are no official paid support contracts offered.

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