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Meta Quest vs Bigscreen
Meta Quest
Software
All-in-one VR headset platform for immersive experiences
- From
- $299/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Bigscreen has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Meta Quest covers 6DoF tracking, Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Meta Quest and Bigscreen actually diverge.
| Attribute | Meta Quest | Bigscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $299/one-time | Free |
| Pricing model | one-time | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Vr, Mixed-reality | Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr |
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
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 Meta Quest
- 6DoF tracking
- Hand tracking
- Mixed reality passthrough
- Standalone VR
- Meta Horizon
- SteamVR Link
- Air Link
- Mixed-reality support
Only in Bigscreen
- Virtual theaters
- Social viewing
- Desktop streaming
- 3D movies
- Pluto TV
- Paramount+
- Desktop apps
- Pc support
Both cover
- Vr support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Meta Quest
- VR Gaming
- AR Marketing
- Virtual Training
- 3D Visualization
- Immersive Experiences
Bigscreen
- VR Gaming
- AR Marketing
- Virtual Training
- 3D Visualization
- Immersive Experiences
Both are used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization, immersive experiences, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Pricing, plan by plan
Meta Quest
$299/one-time- Quest 3$499/one-time
- Mixed reality passthrough
- Hand tracking
- App store access
Bigscreen
Free- FreeFree
- Social viewing
- Private rooms
- Desktop streaming
Which should you pick?
Choose Meta Quest if
- You need 6dof tracking.
- You work on Vr, Mixed-reality.
- You also want hand tracking.
Choose Bigscreen if
- You need virtual theaters.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr.
- You also want social viewing.
Questions people ask
- Is Meta Quest or Bigscreen better?
- Neither clearly leads. Meta Quest starts at $299/one-time and Bigscreen at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Meta Quest or Bigscreen?
- Bigscreen has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $299/one-time for Meta Quest and Free for Bigscreen.
- Does Meta Quest or Bigscreen run on more platforms?
- Meta Quest runs on Vr, Mixed-reality. Bigscreen runs on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr.
- Can I use Bigscreen for free?
- Yes. Bigscreen has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Meta Quest starts at $299/one-time.
- What is Meta Quest best used for?
- Meta Quest is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization.
- What can Meta Quest do that Bigscreen cannot?
- Meta Quest covers 6DoF tracking, Hand tracking, Mixed reality passthrough, Standalone VR. Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Social viewing, Desktop streaming, 3D movies. Both handle Vr support.