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Virbela vs Virtual Desktop

Virbela logo

Virbela

AR VR

Enterprise virtual world platform

From
On request
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: Virbela cloud-only version (Virbela Go) limited to small-to-medium scale events; Virtual Desktop requires 5 GHz Wi-Fi connection for optimal performance
  • They diverge on capability: Virbela covers 3D virtual campuses, 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 Virbela and Virtual Desktop actually diverge.

Attributes where Virbela and Virtual Desktop differ
AttributeVirbelaVirtual Desktop
Starting priceOn request$19.99/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
PlatformsWeb, Desktop (downloadable application)Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality, Samsung Galaxy XR
Founded20122016

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 Virbela

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

Only in Virtual Desktop

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

Both cover

  • Pc support
  • Vr support

What people use each for

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

Virbela

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

Virtual Desktop

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

Virtual Desktop

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Virbela

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Virbela review.

Virtual Desktop

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Virbela if

  • You need 3d virtual campuses.
  • You work on Web, Desktop (downloadable application).
  • You also want event venues.
Virbela 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 Virbela or Virtual Desktop better?
Neither clearly leads. Virbela starts at On request 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, Virbela or Virtual Desktop?
Virbela starts at On request and Virtual Desktop at $19.99/one-time.
Does Virbela or Virtual Desktop run on more platforms?
Virbela runs on Web, Desktop (downloadable application). Virtual Desktop runs on Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality, Samsung Galaxy XR.
What is Virbela best used for?
Virbela is most often used for virtual office environment for remote teams, enterprise virtual events and conferences, immersive collaboration at scale, virtual workspace for distributed organisations. Of those, virtual office environment for remote teams and enterprise virtual events and conferences are not what Virtual Desktop is typically brought in for.
What can Virbela do that Virtual Desktop cannot?
Virbela covers 3D virtual campuses, Event venues, Collaboration tools, Custom branding. Virtual Desktop covers Wireless PC VR, Desktop streaming, Virtual environments, Low latency. Both handle Pc support, Vr support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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