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Immersed vs Tilt Brush

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Immersed

AR VR

Work from anywhere in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Tilt Brush

AR VR

Paint in 3D space with VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Immersed the free Starter Mode is limited to 3 virtual screens; Tilt Brush no longer actively developed by Google since January 2021; future updates and support are not guaranteed
  • They diverge on capability: Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Tilt Brush covers 3D painting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Immersed and Tilt Brush actually diverge.

Attributes where Immersed and Tilt Brush differ
AttributeImmersedTilt Brush
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsVr, Quest, PcHTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, PlayStation VR
Founded20172016

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 Immersed

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

Only in Tilt Brush

  • 3D painting
  • Dynamic brushes
  • Environment selection
  • Animation
  • Google Poly
  • Sketchfab
  • YouTube VR

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Quest support
  • Pc 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 Tilt Brush
  • Remote co-working in a shared virtual officenot Tilt Brush
  • Replacing physical monitors for laptop-based worknot Tilt Brush

Tilt Brush

  • 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

Tilt Brush

  • No longer actively developed by Google since January 2021; future updates and support are not guaranteed
  • Limited editing capabilities with no layers system and no 3D brushes for precise refinement
  • Not designed for professional branding or marketing work; better suited for creative expression than practical design
  • Tool limitations make it difficult to move, cut, or rearrange grouped elements after creation
  • VR hardware costs are high relative to software cost, and can cause motion sickness in some users

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

Tilt Brush

Free
  • Google Tilt Brush$19.99/one-time
    • VR painting and creative tools
    • Available on VR app stores
  • Open Brush (open-source)Free
    • Free open-source version
    • Available on Steam and Meta Quest

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 Tilt Brush if

  • You need 3d painting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, PlayStation VR.
  • You also want dynamic brushes.
Tilt Brush review

Questions people ask

Is Immersed or Tilt Brush better?
Neither clearly leads. Immersed starts at Free and Tilt Brush at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Immersed or Tilt Brush?
Immersed starts at Free and Tilt Brush at Free.
Does Immersed or Tilt Brush run on more platforms?
Immersed runs on Vr, Quest, Pc. Tilt Brush runs on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, PlayStation VR.
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 Tilt Brush is typically brought in for.
What can Immersed do that Tilt Brush cannot?
Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Hand tracking, Passthrough, Collaboration. Tilt Brush covers 3D painting, Dynamic brushes, Environment selection, Animation. Both handle Vr support, Quest support, Pc 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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Tilt Brush: Is Tilt Brush still available to use?

Yes. Although Google ended active development in January 2021, Tilt Brush remains available on VR app stores and continues to function. Google also open-sourced the code, enabling community-maintained alternatives like Open Brush to provide free versions for PC VR and Meta Quest.

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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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Tilt Brush: Is there a free version of Tilt Brush?

The official Google Tilt Brush costs $19.99. However, Open Brush (the open-source community version) is completely free and available for PC VR via Steam and on Oculus Quest.

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Tilt Brush: What VR headsets does Tilt Brush support?

Tilt Brush works on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, Valve Index, and PlayStation VR. The open-source Open Brush version also supports PC VR.

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Tilt Brush: Can I export my Tilt Brush creations?

Yes. Tilt Brush creations can be exported as room-scale VR pieces or animated GIFs to share with others. The app does not support direct export to 3D model formats like OBJ or FBX.

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Tilt Brush: Is Tilt Brush good for professional 3D design work?

Tilt Brush is primarily a creative expression and painting tool rather than a professional 3D design tool. It lacks features like layers, editable 3D brushes, and precise refinement controls needed for professional workflows. For professional VR sculpting, Adobe Medium or Quill are better choices.

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