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Bigscreen vs Virbela

Bigscreen logo

Bigscreen

AR VR

Watch movies and hang out in VR

From
$1019/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Virbela logo

Virbela

AR VR

Enterprise virtual world platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bigscreen accessory pricing not published separately; Virbela cloud-only version (Virbela Go) limited to small-to-medium scale events
  • They diverge on capability: Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Virbela covers 3D virtual campuses.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bigscreen and Virbela actually diverge.

Attributes where Bigscreen and Virbela differ
AttributeBigscreenVirbela
Starting price$1019/one-timeOn request
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsVr, Pc, Quest, PsvrWeb, Desktop (downloadable application)
Founded20142012

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Bigscreen

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

Only in Virbela

  • 3D virtual campuses
  • Event venues
  • Collaboration tools
  • Custom branding
  • Zoom
  • Calendar systems
  • LMS platforms
  • Mac support

Both cover

  • Vr support
  • Pc support

What people use each for

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

Bigscreen

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

Virbela

  • Virtual office environment for remote teamsnot Bigscreen
  • Enterprise virtual events and conferencesnot Bigscreen
  • Immersive collaboration at scalenot Bigscreen
  • Virtual workspace for distributed organisationsnot Bigscreen

Where each one falls short

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

Bigscreen

  • Accessory pricing not published separately
  • Custom-fit cushion via face scan cost not specified
  • Shipping costs vary by international destination

Virbela

  • Cloud-only version (Virbela Go) limited to small-to-medium scale events
  • Specific feature limitations and pricing not clearly documented on main website
  • Pricing structure requires sales contact for enterprise deployment

Pricing, plan by plan

Bigscreen

$1019/one-time
  • Beyond 2$1019/one-time
    • 5m Fiber Optic Cable
    • Soft Strap
    • Link Box
  • Beyond 2e$1219/one-time
    • Beyond 2 features plus
    • Eye tracking capability
    • 1-year warranty (2 years in EU)

Virbela

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Virbela review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bigscreen if

  • You need virtual theaters.
  • You work on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr.
  • You also want social viewing.
Bigscreen review

Choose Virbela if

  • You need 3d virtual campuses.
  • You work on Web, Desktop (downloadable application).
  • You also want event venues.
Virbela review

Questions people ask

Is Bigscreen or Virbela better?
Neither clearly leads. Bigscreen starts at $1019/one-time and Virbela at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bigscreen or Virbela?
Bigscreen starts at $1019/one-time and Virbela at On request.
Does Bigscreen or Virbela run on more platforms?
Bigscreen runs on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr. Virbela runs on Web, Desktop (downloadable application).
What is Bigscreen best used for?
Bigscreen is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what Virbela is typically brought in for.
What can Bigscreen do that Virbela cannot?
Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Social viewing, Desktop streaming, 3D movies. Virbela covers 3D virtual campuses, Event venues, Collaboration tools, Custom branding. Both handle Vr support, Pc support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bigscreen: How much does Bigscreen Beyond 2 cost?

Bigscreen Beyond 2 starts at $1019 one-time purchase. Beyond 2e with eyetracking capability starts at $1219. Both ship in 1-3 days and include a 5m fiber optic cable, soft strap, and link box with a 1-year warranty (2 years in EU).

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Virbela: What pricing does Virbela Go offer?

Virbela Go uses straightforward monthly pricing for quick collaboration and small-to-medium events, but exact prices are not disclosed on the website. A free trial access is available through the Try for Free button.

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Bigscreen: What's Bigscreen's return policy?

Bigscreen offers a 14-day return policy for both Beyond 2 and Beyond 2e models. International customers cover return shipping costs for items sent back outside the home country.

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Virbela: How is Virbela enterprise pricing structured?

Enterprise Virbela (downloadable version) uses custom pricing tailored to your organization's scale and persistent virtual campus needs. Contact sales at 1-844-714-4210 for a quote.

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Bigscreen: What warranty does Bigscreen provide?

Both Beyond 2 and Beyond 2e include a 1-year limited warranty. European customers receive a 2-year warranty to comply with EU consumer protection requirements.

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