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Immersed vs Varjo

Immersed logo

Immersed

AR VR

Work from anywhere in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Varjo logo

Varjo

AR VR

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.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

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 (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
  • 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
  • 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

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.

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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Varjo: Does Varjo publish pricing information on their website?

No. Varjo does not publish specific pricing on their website and directs interested customers to contact their sales team or book a demo.

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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.

Source
Varjo: How can I get pricing information from Varjo?

Varjo requires direct contact with their sales team. Customers can either request a demo or fill out a contact form to discuss pricing with a representative.

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