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Horizon Worlds vs Immersed

Horizon Worlds logo

Horizon Worlds

AR VR

Meta's social metaverse platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Immersed logo

Immersed

AR VR

Work from anywhere in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; Immersed the free Starter Mode is limited to 3 virtual screens
  • They diverge on capability: Horizon Worlds covers World building, Immersed covers Virtual monitors.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Horizon Worlds and Immersed differ
AttributeHorizon WorldsImmersed
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsVr, QuestVr, Quest, Pc
Founded20042017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR VR).

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 Horizon Worlds

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

Only in Immersed

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

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Quest support

What people use each for

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

Horizon Worlds

  • 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 Horizon Worlds
  • Remote co-working in a shared virtual officenot Horizon Worlds
  • Replacing physical monitors for laptop-based worknot Horizon Worlds

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

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

Horizon Worlds

Free
  • FreeFree
    • World creation
    • Social features
    • Events

Immersed

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Up to 3 virtual screens
    • Standard resolutions (1440x900, 1366x768, 1280x1024, 1280x854, 1280x720)
    • 2 rotating weekly environments
  • Immersed Pro$5.99/month
    • Up to 5 virtual screens
    • Premium resolutions (2560x1440, 3200x1800, 3840x2160) plus all Starter resolutions
    • 5 rotating weekly environments

Which should you pick?

Choose Horizon Worlds if

  • You need world building.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Quest.
  • You also want social spaces.
Horizon Worlds 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 Horizon Worlds or Immersed better?
Neither clearly leads. Horizon Worlds 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, Horizon Worlds or Immersed?
Horizon Worlds starts at Free and Immersed at Free.
Does Horizon Worlds or Immersed run on more platforms?
Horizon Worlds runs on Vr, Quest. Immersed runs on Vr, Quest, Pc.
Can I use Horizon Worlds for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Horizon Worlds best used for?
Horizon Worlds 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 Horizon Worlds do that Immersed cannot?
Horizon Worlds covers World building, Social spaces, Games, Events. Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Hand tracking, Passthrough, Collaboration. Both handle Vr support, Quest support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Horizon Worlds: Does Horizon Worlds have in-app purchases?

Horizon Worlds features in-app purchases, but specific pricing for these purchases is not disclosed on the Meta website.

Source
Immersed: Is there a free version of Immersed?

Yes, Immersed offers a free Starter mode with up to 3 virtual screens, standard resolutions (1440x900 to 1280x720), 2 rotating weekly environments, support for up to 4 collaborators in private rooms, and public co-working access.

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Immersed: How much does Immersed Pro cost?

Immersed Pro costs $5.99/month, or you can choose annual billing for 2 months free (17% off). Pro members get up to 5 virtual screens with premium resolutions (up to 3840x2160), 5 rotating weekly environments, up to 15 collaborators, exclusive VIP co-working space, and screen sharing.

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