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Horizon Worlds vs The Wild

Horizon Worlds logo

Horizon Worlds

AR VR

Meta's social metaverse platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
The Wild logo

The Wild

AR VR

VR collaboration for architecture and design

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Horizon Worlds has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; The Wild no pricing published on website; contact sales required to obtain quotes
  • They diverge on capability: Horizon Worlds covers World building, The Wild covers Design review.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Horizon Worlds and The Wild actually diverge.

Attributes where Horizon Worlds and The Wild differ
AttributeHorizon WorldsThe Wild
Starting priceFree$50/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsVr, QuestVr, Ar, Pc, Quest
Founded20042016

Identical on both: 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 The Wild

  • Design review
  • BIM integration
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Annotations
  • Revit
  • SketchUp
  • Rhino
  • Unity

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 The Wild
  • AR Marketingnot The Wild
  • Virtual Trainingnot The Wild
  • 3D Visualizationnot The Wild
  • Immersive Experiencesnot The Wild

The Wild

  • Professional presentation and pitch material creationnot Horizon Worlds
  • Project documentation and visual communicationnot Horizon Worlds
  • Business development support for high-value dealsnot 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

The Wild

  • No pricing published on website; contact sales required to obtain quotes
  • Sales contact model suggests custom pricing per project or customer

Pricing, plan by plan

Horizon Worlds

Free
  • FreeFree
    • World creation
    • Social features
    • Events

The Wild

$50/month
  • Professional$50/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • BIM integration
    • Team features

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 The Wild if

  • You need design review.
  • You work on Vr, Ar, Pc, Quest.
  • You also want bim integration.
The Wild review

Questions people ask

Is Horizon Worlds or The Wild better?
Neither clearly leads. Horizon Worlds starts at Free and The Wild at $50/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Horizon Worlds or The Wild?
Horizon Worlds has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Horizon Worlds and $50/month for The Wild.
Does Horizon Worlds or The Wild run on more platforms?
Horizon Worlds runs on Vr, Quest. The Wild runs on Vr, Ar, Pc, Quest.
Can I use Horizon Worlds for free?
Yes. Horizon Worlds has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. The Wild starts at $50/month.
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 The Wild is typically brought in for.
What can Horizon Worlds do that The Wild cannot?
Horizon Worlds covers World building, Social spaces, Games, Events. The Wild covers Design review, BIM integration, Real-time collaboration, Annotations. 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
The Wild: How much does The Wild cost?

Pricing is not published on The Wild website. Contact sales at 877-425-6227 or use their contact form to request a quote.

Source
The Wild: Does The Wild offer a free trial?

There is no mention of a free trial on The Wild website. Contact their sales team to inquire about trial options or demonstration.

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