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Immersed vs Horizon Worlds

Immersed logo

Immersed

Software

Work from anywhere in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Horizon Worlds logo

Horizon Worlds

Software

Meta's social metaverse platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Immersed the free Starter Mode is limited to 3 virtual screens; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Horizon Worlds covers World building.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Immersed and Horizon Worlds differ
AttributeImmersedHorizon Worlds
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsVr, Quest, PcVr, Quest
Founded20172004

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 Immersed

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

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

Horizon Worlds

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Immersed

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

Horizon Worlds

Free
  • FreeFree
    • World creation
    • Social features
    • Events

Which should you pick?

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

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

Questions people ask

Is Immersed or Horizon Worlds better?
Neither clearly leads. Immersed 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, Immersed or Horizon Worlds?
Immersed starts at Free and Horizon Worlds at Free.
Does Immersed or Horizon Worlds run on more platforms?
Immersed runs on Vr, Quest, Pc. Horizon Worlds runs on Vr, Quest.
Can I use Immersed for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Immersed best used for?
Immersed is most often used for working with multiple virtual monitors inside a vr or mixed reality headset, remote co-working in a shared virtual office, replacing physical monitors for laptop-based work. Of those, working with multiple virtual monitors inside a vr or mixed reality headset and remote co-working in a shared virtual office are not what Horizon Worlds is typically brought in for.
What can Immersed do that Horizon Worlds cannot?
Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Hand tracking, Passthrough, Collaboration. Horizon Worlds covers World building, Social spaces, Games, Events. Both handle Vr support, Quest support.
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