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Mozilla Hubs vs Virtual Desktop

Mozilla Hubs logo

Mozilla Hubs

AR VR

Open-source social VR platform for the web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Virtual Desktop logo

Virtual Desktop

AR VR

Stream your PC to VR wirelessly

From
$19.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mozilla Hubs has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Virtual Desktop requires 5 GHz Wi-Fi connection for optimal performance
  • They diverge on capability: Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Virtual Desktop covers Wireless PC VR.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mozilla Hubs and Virtual Desktop actually diverge.

Attributes where Mozilla Hubs and Virtual Desktop differ
AttributeMozilla HubsVirtual Desktop
Starting priceFree$19.99/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebvr, Web, Vr, MobileMeta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality, Samsung Galaxy XR
Founded19982016

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 Mozilla Hubs

  • Browser-based VR
  • Room creation
  • Avatar system
  • Spatial audio
  • Spoke editor
  • Custom assets
  • Webhooks
  • Webvr support

Only in Virtual Desktop

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

Both cover

  • Vr support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Mozilla Hubs

  • VR Gamingnot Virtual Desktop
  • AR Marketingnot Virtual Desktop
  • Virtual Trainingnot Virtual Desktop
  • 3D Visualizationnot Virtual Desktop
  • Immersive Experiencesnot Virtual Desktop

Virtual Desktop

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

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.

Virtual Desktop

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Mozilla Hubs

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Public rooms
    • Avatar customization
    • Screen sharing

Virtual Desktop

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

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.
Mozilla Hubs 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 Mozilla Hubs or Virtual Desktop better?
Neither clearly leads. Mozilla Hubs 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, Mozilla Hubs or Virtual Desktop?
Mozilla Hubs has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mozilla Hubs and $19.99/one-time for Virtual Desktop.
Does Mozilla Hubs or Virtual Desktop run on more platforms?
Mozilla Hubs runs on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile. Virtual Desktop runs on Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality, Samsung Galaxy XR.
Can I use Mozilla Hubs for free?
Yes. Mozilla Hubs has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Virtual Desktop starts at $19.99/one-time.
What is Mozilla Hubs best used for?
Mozilla Hubs is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what Virtual Desktop is typically brought in for.
What can Mozilla Hubs do that Virtual Desktop cannot?
Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Room creation, Avatar system, Spatial audio. Virtual Desktop covers Wireless PC VR, Desktop streaming, Virtual environments, Low latency. Both handle Vr support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Virtual Desktop: Where can I purchase Virtual Desktop?

Virtual Desktop is available through multiple platform-specific stores including Steam, Meta Quest Store, and other app store platforms.

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Virtual Desktop: What headsets are supported by Virtual Desktop?

Virtual Desktop supports multiple VR headsets with detailed system requirements listed on the website.

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Virtual Desktop: Is customer support available?

Yes, Virtual Desktop includes a comprehensive FAQ and troubleshooting section on their website to help users resolve issues.

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