Software · head to head
Mozilla Hubs vs Bigscreen
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mozilla Hubs and Bigscreen actually diverge.
| Attribute | Mozilla Hubs | Bigscreen |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile | Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr |
| Founded | 1998 | 2014 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Mozilla Hubs
- Browser-based VR
- Room creation
- Avatar system
- Spatial audio
- Spoke editor
- Custom assets
- Webhooks
- Webvr 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.
Mozilla Hubs
- 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.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Mozilla Hubs
- The Internet Archive's capture of Mozilla Hubs' homepage on 31 December 2022 priced the Early Access Hub at $20 USD/month for unlimited spaces, 25 online guest capacity, and 2GB asset storage; the product's own support URL now redirects to a page titled 'end-support-mozilla-hubs', indicating the service has since been discontinued.
Bigscreen
Nothing recorded yet. See the Bigscreen review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Mozilla Hubs
Free- FreeFree
- Public rooms
- Avatar customization
- Screen sharing
Bigscreen
Free- FreeFree
- Social viewing
- Private rooms
- Desktop streaming
Which should you pick?
Choose Mozilla Hubs if
- You need browser-based vr.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile.
- You also want room creation.
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 Mozilla Hubs or Bigscreen better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and Bigscreen at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mozilla Hubs or Bigscreen?
- Mozilla Hubs starts at Free and Bigscreen at Free.
- Does Mozilla Hubs or Bigscreen run on more platforms?
- Mozilla Hubs runs on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile. Bigscreen runs on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr.
- Can I use Mozilla Hubs for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Mozilla Hubs best used for?
- Mozilla Hubs is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization.
- What can Mozilla Hubs do that Bigscreen cannot?
- Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Room creation, Avatar system, Spatial audio. Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Social viewing, Desktop streaming, 3D movies. Both handle Vr support.