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Immersed vs Virbela

Immersed logo

Immersed

AR VR

Work from anywhere in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Virbela logo

Virbela

AR VR

Enterprise virtual world platform

From
On request
Rated
-

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; Virbela cloud-only version (Virbela Go) limited to small-to-medium scale events
  • They diverge on capability: Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Virbela covers 3D virtual campuses.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Immersed and Virbela actually diverge.

Attributes where Immersed and Virbela differ
AttributeImmersedVirbela
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsVr, Quest, PcWeb, Desktop (downloadable application)
Founded20172012

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
  • Hand tracking
  • Passthrough
  • Collaboration
  • Mac/Windows
  • Video calls
  • Keyboard tracking
  • Quest support

Only in Virbela

  • 3D virtual campuses
  • Event venues
  • Collaboration tools
  • Custom branding
  • Zoom
  • Calendar systems
  • LMS platforms
  • Mac support

Both cover

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

Virbela

  • Virtual office environment for remote teamsnot Immersed
  • Enterprise virtual events and conferencesnot Immersed
  • Immersive collaboration at scalenot Immersed
  • Virtual workspace for distributed organisationsnot 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

Virbela

  • Cloud-only version (Virbela Go) limited to small-to-medium scale events
  • Specific feature limitations and pricing not clearly documented on main website
  • Pricing structure requires sales contact for enterprise deployment

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

Virbela

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Virbela review.

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.

Choose Virbela if

  • You need 3d virtual campuses.
  • You work on Web, Desktop (downloadable application).
  • You also want event venues.

Questions people ask

Is Immersed or Virbela better?
Neither clearly leads. Immersed starts at Free and Virbela at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Immersed or Virbela?
Immersed has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Immersed and On request for Virbela.
Does Immersed or Virbela run on more platforms?
Immersed runs on Vr, Quest, Pc. Virbela runs on Web, Desktop (downloadable application).
Can I use Immersed for free?
Yes. Immersed has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Virbela starts at On request.
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 Virbela is typically brought in for.
What can Immersed do that Virbela cannot?
Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Hand tracking, Passthrough, Collaboration. Virbela covers 3D virtual campuses, Event venues, Collaboration tools, Custom branding. Both handle 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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Virbela: What pricing does Virbela Go offer?

Virbela Go uses straightforward monthly pricing for quick collaboration and small-to-medium events, but exact prices are not disclosed on the website. A free trial access is available through the Try for Free button.

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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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Virbela: How is Virbela enterprise pricing structured?

Enterprise Virbela (downloadable version) uses custom pricing tailored to your organization's scale and persistent virtual campus needs. Contact sales at 1-844-714-4210 for a quote.

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