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Bigscreen vs Meta Quest

Bigscreen logo

Bigscreen

Software

Watch movies and hang out in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Meta Quest logo

Meta Quest

Software

All-in-one VR headset platform for immersive experiences

From
$299/one-time
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Bigscreen has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Meta Quest covers 6DoF tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bigscreen and Meta Quest actually diverge.

Attributes where Bigscreen and Meta Quest differ
AttributeBigscreenMeta Quest
Starting priceFree$299/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsVr, Pc, Quest, PsvrVr, Mixed-reality
Founded20142012

Identical on both: 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 Meta Quest

  • 6DoF tracking
  • Hand tracking
  • Mixed reality passthrough
  • Standalone VR
  • Meta Horizon
  • SteamVR Link
  • Air Link
  • Mixed-reality support

Both cover

  • Vr 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

Meta Quest

  • 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.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bigscreen

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

Meta Quest

$299/one-time
  • Quest 3$499/one-time
    • Mixed reality passthrough
    • Hand tracking
    • App store access

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 Meta Quest if

  • You need 6dof tracking.
  • You work on Vr, Mixed-reality.
  • You also want hand tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Bigscreen or Meta Quest better?
Neither clearly leads. Bigscreen starts at Free and Meta Quest at $299/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bigscreen or Meta Quest?
Bigscreen has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bigscreen and $299/one-time for Meta Quest.
Does Bigscreen or Meta Quest run on more platforms?
Bigscreen runs on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr. Meta Quest runs on Vr, Mixed-reality.
Can I use Bigscreen for free?
Yes. Bigscreen has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Meta Quest starts at $299/one-time.
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 Meta Quest cannot?
Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Social viewing, Desktop streaming, 3D movies. Meta Quest covers 6DoF tracking, Hand tracking, Mixed reality passthrough, Standalone VR. Both handle Vr support.

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