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Immersed vs Varjo

Immersed logo

Immersed

Software

Work from anywhere in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Varjo logo

Varjo

Software

Human-eye resolution VR/XR headsets

From
$2495/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Immersed has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Immersed the free Starter Mode is limited to 3 virtual screens; Varjo high cost enterprise XR solutions
  • They diverge on capability: Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Varjo covers Human-eye resolution.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Immersed and Varjo actually diverge.

Attributes where Immersed and Varjo differ
AttributeImmersedVarjo
Starting priceFree$2495/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsVr, Quest, PcXR headsets, Windows
Founded20172016

Identical on both: 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
  • Passthrough
  • Collaboration
  • Mac/Windows
  • Video calls
  • Keyboard tracking
  • Quest support

Only in Varjo

  • Human-eye resolution
  • Mixed reality
  • Eye tracking
  • Unity
  • Unreal
  • OpenXR
  • SteamVR
  • Xr support

Both cover

  • Hand tracking
  • Vr 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 Varjo
  • Remote co-working in a shared virtual officenot Varjo
  • Replacing physical monitors for laptop-based worknot Varjo

Varjo

  • Military flight simulation and pilot trainingnot Immersed
  • Vehicle operation and weapons trainingnot Immersed
  • Maritime navigation trainingnot Immersed
  • High-fidelity professional VR simulationnot 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

Varjo

  • High cost enterprise XR solutions
  • Specialized for military and simulation training use cases only

Pricing, plan by plan

Immersed

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

Varjo

$2495/one-time
  • Varjo XR-4$3990/one-time
    • Human-eye resolution
    • Mixed reality
    • Eye tracking

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 passthrough.
Immersed review

Choose Varjo if

  • You need human-eye resolution.
  • You work on XR headsets, Windows.
  • You also want mixed reality.
Varjo review

Questions people ask

Is Immersed or Varjo better?
Neither clearly leads. Immersed starts at Free and Varjo at $2495/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Immersed or Varjo?
Immersed has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Immersed and $2495/one-time for Varjo.
Does Immersed or Varjo run on more platforms?
Immersed runs on Vr, Quest, Pc. Varjo runs on XR headsets, Windows.
Can I use Immersed for free?
Yes. Immersed has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Varjo starts at $2495/one-time.
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 Varjo is typically brought in for.
What can Immersed do that Varjo cannot?
Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Passthrough, Collaboration, Mac/Windows. Varjo covers Human-eye resolution, Mixed reality, Eye tracking, Unity. Both handle Hand tracking, Vr support, Pc support.
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