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Immersed vs Virtual Desktop

Immersed logo

Immersed

AR/VR & Metaverse

Work from anywhere in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Virtual Desktop logo

Virtual Desktop

AR/VR & Metaverse

Stream your PC to VR wirelessly

From
$19.99/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; Virtual Desktop requires 5 GHz Wi-Fi connection for optimal performance
  • They diverge on capability: Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Virtual Desktop covers Wireless PC VR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Immersed and Virtual Desktop actually diverge.

Attributes where Immersed and Virtual Desktop differ
AttributeImmersedVirtual Desktop
Starting priceFree$19.99/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsVr, Quest, PcMeta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality, Samsung Galaxy XR
Founded20172016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR/VR & Metaverse).

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 Virtual Desktop

  • Wireless PC VR
  • Desktop streaming
  • Virtual environments
  • Low latency
  • SteamVR
  • Oculus PC
  • Windows desktop

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

Virtual Desktop

  • Streaming PC desktop to VR headsetsnot Immersed
  • Playing games in virtual cinema environmentnot Immersed
  • Watching movies on giant virtual screensnot Immersed
  • Browsing web content in VRnot 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

Virtual Desktop

  • Requires 5 GHz Wi-Fi connection for optimal performance
  • VR-ready GPU needed for high-quality game streaming

Pricing, plan by plan

Immersed

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

Virtual Desktop

$19.99/one-time
  • Virtual Desktop$19.99/one-time
    • PC streaming
    • VR gaming
    • Virtual screens

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 Virtual Desktop if

  • You need wireless pc vr.
  • You work on Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality, Samsung Galaxy XR.
  • You also want desktop streaming.
Virtual Desktop review

Questions people ask

Is Immersed or Virtual Desktop better?
Neither clearly leads. Immersed starts at Free and Virtual Desktop at $19.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Immersed or Virtual Desktop?
Immersed has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Immersed and $19.99/one-time for Virtual Desktop.
Does Immersed or Virtual Desktop run on more platforms?
Immersed runs on Vr, Quest, Pc. Virtual Desktop runs on Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality, Samsung Galaxy XR.
Can I use Immersed for free?
Yes. Immersed has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Virtual Desktop starts at $19.99/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 Virtual Desktop is typically brought in for.
What can Immersed do that Virtual Desktop cannot?
Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Hand tracking, Passthrough, Collaboration. Virtual Desktop covers Wireless PC VR, Desktop streaming, Virtual environments, Low latency. Both handle Vr support, Quest support, Pc support.
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