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The Wild vs Virtual Desktop

The Wild logo

The Wild

AR VR

VR collaboration for architecture and design

From
$50/month
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

  • Each has a real cost: The Wild no pricing published on website; contact sales required to obtain quotes; Virtual Desktop requires 5 GHz Wi-Fi connection for optimal performance
  • They diverge on capability: The Wild covers Design review, 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 The Wild and Virtual Desktop actually diverge.

Attributes where The Wild and Virtual Desktop differ
AttributeThe WildVirtual Desktop
Starting price$50/month$19.99/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
PlatformsVr, Ar, Pc, QuestMeta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality, Samsung Galaxy XR

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR VR), founded (2016).

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 The Wild

  • Design review
  • BIM integration
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Annotations
  • Revit
  • SketchUp
  • Rhino
  • Unity

Only in Virtual Desktop

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

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Pc support
  • Quest support

What people use each for

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

The Wild

  • Professional presentation and pitch material creationnot Virtual Desktop
  • Project documentation and visual communicationnot Virtual Desktop
  • Business development support for high-value dealsnot Virtual Desktop

Virtual Desktop

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

The Wild

  • No pricing published on website; contact sales required to obtain quotes
  • Sales contact model suggests custom pricing per project or customer

Virtual Desktop

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

Pricing, plan by plan

The Wild

$50/month
  • Professional$50/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • BIM integration
    • Team features

Virtual Desktop

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

Which should you pick?

Choose The Wild if

  • You need design review.
  • You work on Vr, Ar, Pc, Quest.
  • You also want bim integration.
The Wild 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 The Wild or Virtual Desktop better?
Neither clearly leads. The Wild starts at $50/month 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, The Wild or Virtual Desktop?
The Wild starts at $50/month and Virtual Desktop at $19.99/one-time.
Does The Wild or Virtual Desktop run on more platforms?
The Wild runs on Vr, Ar, Pc, Quest. Virtual Desktop runs on Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality, Samsung Galaxy XR.
What is The Wild best used for?
The Wild is most often used for professional presentation and pitch material creation, project documentation and visual communication, business development support for high-value deals. Of those, professional presentation and pitch material creation and project documentation and visual communication are not what Virtual Desktop is typically brought in for.
What can The Wild do that Virtual Desktop cannot?
The Wild covers Design review, BIM integration, Real-time collaboration, Annotations. Virtual Desktop covers Wireless PC VR, Desktop streaming, Virtual environments, Low latency. Both handle Vr support, Pc support, Quest support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

The Wild: How much does The Wild cost?

Pricing is not published on The Wild website. Contact sales at 877-425-6227 or use their contact form to request a quote.

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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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The Wild: Does The Wild offer a free trial?

There is no mention of a free trial on The Wild website. Contact their sales team to inquire about trial options or demonstration.

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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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