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Bigscreen vs Horizon Worlds

Bigscreen logo

Bigscreen

Software

Watch movies and hang out in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Horizon Worlds logo

Horizon Worlds

Software

Meta's social metaverse platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Horizon Worlds covers World building.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bigscreen and Horizon Worlds actually diverge.

Attributes where Bigscreen and Horizon Worlds differ
AttributeBigscreenHorizon Worlds
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsVr, Pc, Quest, PsvrVr, Quest
Founded20142004

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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
  • Pc support

Only in Horizon Worlds

  • World building
  • Social spaces
  • Games
  • Events
  • Meta accounts
  • Quest integration
  • Creator tools

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Quest support

What people use each for

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

Bigscreen

  • VR Gaming
  • AR Marketing
  • Virtual Training
  • 3D Visualization
  • Immersive Experiences

Horizon Worlds

  • VR Gaming
  • AR Marketing
  • Virtual Training
  • 3D Visualization
  • Immersive Experiences

Both are used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization, immersive experiences, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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.

Horizon Worlds

  • Free to download but its full multiplayer VR experience requires Meta Quest headset hardware; the iOS/mobile app is a companion rather than a substitute for the headset
  • Mobile app requires iOS 15.1 or later, per the App Store listing

Pricing, plan by plan

Bigscreen

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

Horizon Worlds

Free
  • FreeFree
    • World creation
    • Social features
    • Events

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 Horizon Worlds if

  • You need world building.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Quest.
  • You also want social spaces.

Questions people ask

Is Bigscreen or Horizon Worlds better?
Neither clearly leads. Bigscreen starts at Free and Horizon Worlds at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bigscreen or Horizon Worlds?
Bigscreen starts at Free and Horizon Worlds at Free.
Does Bigscreen or Horizon Worlds run on more platforms?
Bigscreen runs on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr. Horizon Worlds runs on Vr, 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.
What can Bigscreen do that Horizon Worlds cannot?
Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Social viewing, Desktop streaming, 3D movies. Horizon Worlds covers World building, Social spaces, Games, Events. Both handle Vr support, Quest support.

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