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Bigscreen vs Immersed

Bigscreen logo

Bigscreen

AR/VR & Metaverse

Watch movies and hang out in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Immersed logo

Immersed

AR/VR & Metaverse

Work from anywhere in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Immersed covers Virtual monitors.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bigscreen and Immersed actually diverge.

Attributes where Bigscreen and Immersed differ
AttributeBigscreenImmersed
PlatformsVr, Pc, Quest, PsvrVr, Quest, Pc
Founded20142017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR/VR & Metaverse).

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 Immersed

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

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 Immersed
  • AR Marketingnot Immersed
  • Virtual Trainingnot Immersed
  • 3D Visualizationnot Immersed
  • Immersive Experiencesnot Immersed

Immersed

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

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

Bigscreen

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

Immersed

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 virtual monitors
    • Basic environments
    • Solo work

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 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 Bigscreen or Immersed better?
Neither clearly leads. Bigscreen 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, Bigscreen or Immersed?
Bigscreen starts at Free and Immersed at Free.
Does Bigscreen or Immersed run on more platforms?
Bigscreen runs on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr. Immersed runs on Vr, Quest, Pc.
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 Immersed is typically brought in for.
What can Bigscreen do that Immersed cannot?
Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Social viewing, Desktop streaming, 3D movies. Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Hand tracking, Passthrough, Collaboration. Both handle Vr support, Pc support, Quest support.
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