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Varjo vs Bigscreen

Varjo logo

Varjo

AR/VR & Metaverse

Human-eye resolution VR/XR headsets

From
$2495/one-time
Rated
-
Bigscreen logo

Bigscreen

AR/VR & Metaverse

Watch movies and hang out in VR

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Bigscreen has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Varjo covers Human-eye resolution, Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Varjo and Bigscreen actually diverge.

Attributes where Varjo and Bigscreen differ
AttributeVarjoBigscreen
Starting price$2495/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsXR headsets, WindowsVr, Pc, Quest, Psvr
Founded20162014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR/VR & Metaverse).

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 Varjo

  • Human-eye resolution
  • Mixed reality
  • Eye tracking
  • Hand tracking
  • Unity
  • Unreal
  • OpenXR
  • SteamVR

Only in Bigscreen

  • Virtual theaters
  • Social viewing
  • Desktop streaming
  • 3D movies
  • Pluto TV
  • Paramount+
  • Desktop apps
  • Quest support

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Pc support

What people use each for

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

Varjo

  • Military flight simulation and pilot trainingnot Bigscreen
  • Vehicle operation and weapons trainingnot Bigscreen
  • Maritime navigation trainingnot Bigscreen
  • High-fidelity professional VR simulationnot Bigscreen

Bigscreen

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

Where each one falls short

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

Varjo

  • High cost enterprise XR solutions
  • Specialized for military and simulation training use cases only

Bigscreen

Nothing recorded yet. See the Bigscreen review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Varjo

$2495/one-time
  • Varjo XR-4$3990/one-time
    • Human-eye resolution
    • Mixed reality
    • Eye tracking

Bigscreen

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Social viewing
    • Private rooms
    • Desktop streaming

Which should you pick?

Choose Varjo if

  • You need human-eye resolution.
  • You work on XR headsets, Windows.
  • You also want mixed reality.

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 Varjo or Bigscreen better?
Neither clearly leads. Varjo starts at $2495/one-time and Bigscreen at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Varjo or Bigscreen?
Bigscreen has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2495/one-time for Varjo and Free for Bigscreen.
Does Varjo or Bigscreen run on more platforms?
Varjo runs on XR headsets, Windows. 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. Varjo starts at $2495/one-time.
What is Varjo best used for?
Varjo is most often used for military flight simulation and pilot training, vehicle operation and weapons training, maritime navigation training, high-fidelity professional vr simulation. Of those, military flight simulation and pilot training and vehicle operation and weapons training are not what Bigscreen is typically brought in for.
What can Varjo do that Bigscreen cannot?
Varjo covers Human-eye resolution, Mixed reality, Eye tracking, Hand tracking. Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Social viewing, Desktop streaming, 3D movies. Both handle Vr support, Pc support.

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