Meta Horizon OS Alternatives

Meta Horizon OS is described as 'This new hardware ecosystem will run on Meta Horizon OS, the mixed reality operating system that powers our Meta Quest headsets. We chose this name to reflect our vision of a computing platform built around people and connection—and the shared social fabric that makes this' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Meta Horizon OS for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Meta Quest, HTC Vive and Windows apps. The best Meta Horizon OS alternative is Mixed Reality Link, which is free. Other great apps like Meta Horizon OS are Android XR, SteamVR, visionOS and Snap OS.

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Meta Horizon OS alternatives page was last updated Dec 12, 2024
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  1. Mixed Reality Link icon

    Mixed Reality Link

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    Experience a seamless blend of Windows 11 and mixed reality with Mixed Reality Link. Pair easily using a QR code for a secure, high-quality, low-latency connection that transforms your Meta Quest 3 into a private, multi-monitor workstation, boosting your productivity and focus.

    30 Mixed Reality Link alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Meta Quest
    Mixed Reality Link screenshot 1

    Mixed Reality Link Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
    2.  Meta Quest Support
    3.  Support for Windows Mixed Reality

    Mixed Reality Link VS Meta Horizon OS

     

    • Mixed Reality Link is the most popular Windows alternative to Meta Horizon OS.

    • Mixed Reality Link is the most popular free alternative to Meta Horizon OS.

    • Mixed Reality Link is Free and ProprietaryMeta Horizon OS is also Free and Proprietary
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    Android XR

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    XR stands for extended reality. It’s an umbrella term that encompasses all technologies that blend the real and virtual worlds including virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality.

    10 Android XR alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    Android XR screenshot 1

    Android XR Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
    2.  Google integration
    3.  VR support
    4.  Virtual Reality
    5.  AI-Powered

    Android XR VS Meta Horizon OS

     

    • Android XR is the most popular Android alternative to Meta Horizon OS.

    • Android XR is Free and ProprietaryMeta Horizon OS is also Free and Proprietary
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    SteamVR

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    SteamVR is the ultimate tool for experiencing VR content on the hardware of your choice. SteamVR supports the Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality headsets, and others.

    20 SteamVR alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • HTC Vive
    • Steam
    • Meta Quest
    • SteamVR
    SteamVR screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  VR Game
    3.  VR support
    4.  Virtual Reality
    5.  Status monitoring
    6.  SteamVR

    SteamVR VS Meta Horizon OS

     
  5. visionOS icon

    visionOS

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    All-new platform. Familiar frameworks and tools. Get ready to design and build an entirely new universe of apps and games for Apple Vision Pro.

    17 visionOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • visionOS
    • iPhone
    visionOS screenshot 1

    visionOS Features

    1.  VR support
    2.  Swift
    3.  Virtual Reality

    visionOS VS Meta Horizon OS

     

    • visionOS is the most popular iPhone alternative to Meta Horizon OS.

    • visionOS is Free and ProprietaryMeta Horizon OS is also Free and Proprietary
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    Snap OS

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    Snap OS brings Spectacles to life through an intuitive interface and capabilities that reflect how people naturally interact with the world. You can easily navigate Snap OS with your hands and voice – and the main menu is always in the palm of your hand.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • SnapChat
    Snap OS screenshot 1

    Snap OS Features

    1.  Augmented Reality

    Snap OS VS Meta Horizon OS

     
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    Google Earth VR

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    The world has so many beautiful and amazing places to visit. If we're lucky, we're able to travel and see a few of them. But even the most active travelers can only see a fraction. What if we could see them all?

    16 Google Earth VR alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • HTC Vive
    • SteamVR
    • Meta Quest
    Google Earth VR screenshot 1

    Google Earth VR Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Endless gameplay
    3.  Street View
    4.  Exploration
    5.  Virtual Reality

    Google Earth VR VS Meta Horizon OS

     
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    YouTube VR

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    Watch YouTube in virtual reality.

    22 YouTube VR alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • HTC Vive
    • Oculus Experiences
    • Playstation VR
    • Daydream
    • Steam
    • Gear VR
    • SteamVR
    • Oculus Rift
    YouTube VR screenshot 1

    YouTube VR Features

    1.  Virtual Reality

    YouTube VR VS Meta Horizon OS

     

    • YouTube VR is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Meta Horizon OS.

    • YouTube VR is Free and ProprietaryMeta Horizon OS is also Free and Proprietary
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    Fulldive VR

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    An all purpose Virtual Reality platform to stream 360 videos, multiplayer games, and interact with friends for Daydream and Cardboard users.

    17 Fulldive VR alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Daydream
    Fulldive VR screenshot 1

    Fulldive VR Features

    1.  Virtual Reality
    2.  Reactions
    3.  Social media integration

    Fulldive VR VS Meta Horizon OS

     

    • Fulldive VR is the most popular iPad alternative to Meta Horizon OS.

    • Fulldive VR is Freemium and ProprietaryMeta Horizon OS is Free and Proprietary
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    Firefox Reality

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    Firefox Reality brings the best and freshest content from the web that you know and love to Virtual Reality headsets. Our browser provides an open, accessible and secure way for everyone to explore the web.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • HTC Vive
    • Oculus Rift
    Firefox Reality screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Mozilla has announced that the Firefox Reality browser technology will continue under Igalia. https://blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/news/update-on-firefox-reality/

    Firefox Reality Features

    1.  Meta Quest Support
    2.  Augmented Reality
    3.  VR support
    4.  Virtual Reality

    Firefox Reality VS Meta Horizon OS

     

    • Firefox Reality is the most popular Open Source alternative to Meta Horizon OS.

    • Firefox Reality is Free and Open SourceMeta Horizon OS is Free and Proprietary
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    VeeR VR

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    VeeR VR features curated VR video content from a global community of VR creators. The app focuses on ease of UGC sharing, quality of viewing experience, and vitality of VeeR's dynamic global VR video community.

    9 VeeR VR alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    VeeR VR screenshot 1

    VeeR VR Features

    1.  Virtual Reality

    VeeR VR VS Meta Horizon OS

     
  13. NYT VR – Virtual Reality icon

    NYT VR – Virtual Reality

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    NYT VS delivers stories from the The New York Times brought to you in Virtual Reality.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    NYT VR – Virtual Reality screenshot 1
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    NYT VR – Virtual Reality screenshot 3

    NYT VR – Virtual Reality VS Meta Horizon OS

     
  14. Jaunt VR icon

    Jaunt VR

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    Watch videos in immersive virtual reality.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Jaunt VR screenshot 1

    Jaunt VR Features

    1.  Virtual Reality

    Jaunt VR VS Meta Horizon OS

     
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