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Bigscreen vs Gravity Sketch

Bigscreen logo

Bigscreen

Software

Watch movies and hang out in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gravity Sketch logo

Gravity Sketch

Software

VR 3D design tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Gravity Sketch covers VR design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bigscreen and Gravity Sketch actually diverge.

Attributes where Bigscreen and Gravity Sketch differ
AttributeBigscreenGravity Sketch
PlatformsVr, Pc, Quest, PsvrVR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web)

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2014).

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
  • Vr support

Only in Gravity Sketch

  • VR design
  • Desktop app
  • Surface modeling
  • Collaboration
  • Import/export
  • Presentation mode
  • Rhino
  • Alias

What people use each for

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

Bigscreen

  • VR Gamingnot Gravity Sketch
  • AR Marketingnot Gravity Sketch
  • Virtual Trainingnot Gravity Sketch
  • 3D Visualizationnot Gravity Sketch
  • Immersive Experiencesnot Gravity Sketch

Gravity Sketch

  • Spatial 3D design and conceptualisation in VRnot Bigscreen
  • Collaborative product design sessionsnot Bigscreen
  • Conceptual model generationnot Bigscreen
  • Engineering and design team collaboration in immersive environmentnot 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.

Gravity Sketch

  • Free plan limited to 150MB cloud storage and 3 simultaneous users per room
  • File format support limited to OBJ and STL on free plan; other formats require paid plan
  • Evaluation tools (surface contours, viewpoints, section tool) not available on free tier
  • VR access requires Meta Quest, Steam, or web app; limited to specific platforms
  • Data localisation only available on Enterprise plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Bigscreen

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Social viewing
    • Private rooms
    • Desktop streaming

Gravity Sketch

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Gravity Sketch review.

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.
Bigscreen review

Choose Gravity Sketch if

  • You need vr design.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web).
  • You also want desktop app.
Gravity Sketch review

Questions people ask

Is Bigscreen or Gravity Sketch better?
Neither clearly leads. Bigscreen starts at Free and Gravity Sketch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bigscreen or Gravity Sketch?
Bigscreen starts at Free and Gravity Sketch at Free.
Does Bigscreen or Gravity Sketch run on more platforms?
Bigscreen runs on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr. Gravity Sketch runs on VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web).
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 Gravity Sketch is typically brought in for.
What can Bigscreen do that Gravity Sketch cannot?
Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Social viewing, Desktop streaming, 3D movies. Gravity Sketch covers VR design, Desktop app, Surface modeling, Collaboration.
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