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Immersed vs ShapesXR

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Immersed

AR VR

Work from anywhere in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShapesXR logo

ShapesXR

AR VR

Collaborative XR prototyping 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; ShapesXR the free Starter plan allows only 1 editable Space, 10 Frames per Space and 1 Viewpoint
  • They diverge on capability: Immersed covers Virtual monitors, ShapesXR covers XR prototyping.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Immersed and ShapesXR actually diverge.

Attributes where Immersed and ShapesXR differ
AttributeImmersedShapesXR
PlatformsVr, Quest, PcVr, Ar, Quest, Web
Founded20172019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Immersed

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

Only in ShapesXR

  • XR prototyping
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Interactions
  • Asset library
  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe XD
  • Ar support

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

ShapesXR

  • Designing and prototyping spatial and XR interfaces in a headsetnot Immersed
  • Reviewing 3D product designs in context with a distributed teamnot Immersed
  • Bringing Figma designs into VR for spatial layoutnot 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

ShapesXR

  • The free Starter plan allows only 1 editable Space, 10 Frames per Space and 1 Viewpoint
  • The free Starter plan caps imports at 20MB and the canvas at 100 square metres
  • The Figma plugin, playable Figma prototypes and 200MB imports require a paid plan
  • Roles, permissions, presentation tools and a shared team asset library require the Business plan
  • Single sign on, multi-factor authentication and premium support are Enterprise only
  • No prices are published for the Professional, Business or Enterprise plans; each is Get a quote
  • The Business trial is 14 days

Pricing, plan by plan

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

ShapesXR

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 projects
    • Collaboration
    • Basic export

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 ShapesXR if

  • You need xr prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Ar, Quest, Web.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
ShapesXR review

Questions people ask

Is Immersed or ShapesXR better?
Neither clearly leads. Immersed starts at Free and ShapesXR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Immersed or ShapesXR?
Immersed starts at Free and ShapesXR at Free.
Does Immersed or ShapesXR run on more platforms?
Immersed runs on Vr, Quest, Pc. ShapesXR runs on Vr, Ar, Quest, Web.
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 ShapesXR is typically brought in for.
What can Immersed do that ShapesXR cannot?
Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Hand tracking, Passthrough, Collaboration. ShapesXR covers XR prototyping, Real-time collaboration, Interactions, Asset library. Both handle Vr support, Quest support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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ShapesXR: How much does ShapesXR cost?

ShapesXR offers a free Starter tier and paid Professional, Business, and Enterprise tiers. Specific pricing for paid tiers is not published and requires requesting a quote from ShapesXR's sales team.

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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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ShapesXR: What is included in ShapesXR's free Starter plan?

The free Starter tier includes 1 editable space, 10 frames per space, 20 MB imports, and access to all creation tools. This allows discovery of ShapesXR's core capabilities at no cost.

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ShapesXR: Is there a free trial for ShapesXR's paid plans?

Yes, Business plan includes a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, allowing evaluation of team collaboration and permissions features before purchasing.

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ShapesXR: What are the differences between ShapesXR's paid tiers?

Professional offers unlimited creation with higher import limits (50 MB). Business adds unlimited spaces/frames (200 MB imports) with team collaboration. Enterprise includes all Business features plus SSO, MFA, advanced security, premium support, and a dedicated consultant.

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