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Horizon Worlds vs Quill

Horizon Worlds logo

Horizon Worlds

AR VR

Meta's social metaverse platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Quill logo

Quill

AR VR

VR illustration and animation tool

From
$24.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Horizon Worlds has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Horizon Worlds free to download but its full multiplayer VR experience requires Meta Quest headset hardware; the iOS/mobile app is a companion rather than a substitute for the headset; Quill no pricing information published on the main website; users directed to contact for pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Horizon Worlds covers World building, Quill covers VR illustration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Horizon Worlds and Quill actually diverge.

Attributes where Horizon Worlds and Quill differ
AttributeHorizon WorldsQuill
Starting priceFree$24.99/one-time
Pricing modelfreeone-time
Free tierYesNo
Founded20042021

Identical on both: platforms (Vr, Quest), 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 Horizon Worlds

  • World building
  • Social spaces
  • Games
  • Events
  • Meta accounts
  • Quest integration
  • Creator tools

Only in Quill

  • VR illustration
  • Animation timeline
  • Layers
  • Brushes
  • FBX export
  • Video export
  • Alembic

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Quest support

What people use each for

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

Horizon Worlds

  • VR Gaming
  • AR Marketing
  • Virtual Training
  • 3D Visualization
  • Immersive Experiences

Quill

  • 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.

Horizon Worlds

  • Free to download but its full multiplayer VR experience requires Meta Quest headset hardware; the iOS/mobile app is a companion rather than a substitute for the headset
  • Mobile app requires iOS 15.1 or later, per the App Store listing

Quill

  • No pricing information published on the main website; users directed to contact for pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Horizon Worlds

Free
  • FreeFree
    • World creation
    • Social features
    • Events

Quill

$24.99/one-time
  • Quill$24.99/one-time
    • VR illustration
    • Animation
    • Export

Which should you pick?

Choose Horizon Worlds if

  • You need world building.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Quest.
  • You also want social spaces.
Horizon Worlds review

Choose Quill if

  • You need vr illustration.
  • You work on Vr, Quest.
  • You also want animation timeline.
Quill review

Questions people ask

Is Horizon Worlds or Quill better?
Neither clearly leads. Horizon Worlds starts at Free and Quill at $24.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Horizon Worlds or Quill?
Horizon Worlds has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Horizon Worlds and $24.99/one-time for Quill.
Does Horizon Worlds or Quill run on more platforms?
Both run on Vr, Quest, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Horizon Worlds for free?
Yes. Horizon Worlds has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quill starts at $24.99/one-time.
What is Horizon Worlds best used for?
Horizon Worlds is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization.
What can Horizon Worlds do that Quill cannot?
Horizon Worlds covers World building, Social spaces, Games, Events. Quill covers VR illustration, Animation timeline, Layers, Brushes. Both handle Vr support, Quest support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Horizon Worlds: Does Horizon Worlds have in-app purchases?

Horizon Worlds features in-app purchases, but specific pricing for these purchases is not disclosed on the Meta website.

Source
Quill: How much does Quill cost?

Quill does not publish pricing information on its website. Interested users are directed to contact the team at [email protected] or visit the Get Quill section to inquire about pricing and licensing options.

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Quill: Is Quill free to use?

The Quill website does not indicate whether the VR illustration and animation tool is free, paid, or subscription-based. Pricing details require contacting the company directly.

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