Software · head to head
Bigscreen vs Engage VR
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Engage VR covers World building.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bigscreen and Engage VR actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Bigscreen
- Virtual theaters
- Social viewing
- Desktop streaming
- 3D movies
- Pluto TV
- Paramount+
- Desktop apps
- Psvr support
Only in Engage VR
- World building
- Virtual classrooms
- Events
- Realistic avatars
- LMS systems
- Video streaming
- Recording
- Mobile support
Both cover
- Vr support
- Pc support
- Quest support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Bigscreen
- VR Gamingnot Engage VR
- AR Marketingnot Engage VR
- Virtual Trainingnot Engage VR
- 3D Visualizationnot Engage VR
- Immersive Experiencesnot Engage VR
Engage VR
- Virtual classrooms and immersive education deliverynot Bigscreen
- Corporate training, onboarding and team building in VRnot Bigscreen
- Hosting remote events and digital twin experiencesnot Bigscreen
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Bigscreen
Nothing recorded yet. See the Bigscreen review.
Engage VR
- PLUS licences are being discontinued and are no longer available to purchase, with existing customers keeping access only to the end of their current payment term
- The AI Character Builder, Cloud File Manager and Experience Editor require a PRO licence
- PRO private sessions are limited to 70 users with a limit of 3 LITE participants
- No prices are published for PRO or Enterprise; the page routes to Contact Sales
- Enterprise features previously required a minimum number of licences to be purchased to unlock
Pricing, plan by plan
Bigscreen
Free- FreeFree
- Social viewing
- Private rooms
- Desktop streaming
Engage VR
Free- FreeFree
- Basic access
- Public events
- Avatar creation
Which should you pick?
Choose Bigscreen if
- You need virtual theaters.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr.
- You also want social viewing.
Choose Engage VR if
- You need world building.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Vr, Pc, Mobile, Quest.
- You also want virtual classrooms.
Questions people ask
- Is Bigscreen or Engage VR better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bigscreen starts at Free and Engage VR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bigscreen or Engage VR?
- Bigscreen starts at Free and Engage VR at Free.
- Does Bigscreen or Engage VR run on more platforms?
- Bigscreen runs on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr. Engage VR runs on Vr, Pc, Mobile, Quest.
- Can I use Bigscreen for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Bigscreen best used for?
- Bigscreen is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what Engage VR is typically brought in for.
- What can Bigscreen do that Engage VR cannot?
- Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Social viewing, Desktop streaming, 3D movies. Engage VR covers World building, Virtual classrooms, Events, Realistic avatars. Both handle Vr support, Pc support, Quest support.