Facebook 360 vs SteamVR

Struggling to choose between Facebook 360 and SteamVR? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Facebook 360 is a Social & Communications solution with tags like social-media, photos, videos, vr, 360, facebook.

It boasts features such as View 360-degree photos and videos, Share 360-degree content to Facebook, Compatible with VR headsets for immersive viewing, Add stickers, text and drawings to 360 content, Create and share 360 photos using phone camera and pros including Easy sharing to Facebook, VR support for immersive viewing, Fun way to view and share 360 content, Ability to enhance 360 photos with stickers and text, Free app from major brand (Facebook).

On the other hand, SteamVR is a Gaming Software product tagged with vr, gaming, steam.

Its standout features include Room scale VR, Motion controllers, SteamVR Home, SteamVR Environments, SteamVR Workshop, Multi-user support, and it shines with pros like Wide VR headset support, Seamless integration with Steam, Large library of VR games and apps, SteamVR Home and Environments provide immersive spaces for VR, SteamVR Workshop enables community content creation.

Feature	Facebook 360	SteamVR
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Social & Communications	Gaming Software

Product Overview

Facebook 360

Description: Facebook 360 is a Facebook-owned app that allows users to view and share 360-degree photos and videos on Facebook. It utilizes VR technology to provide an immersive viewing experience.

SteamVR

Description: SteamVR is a virtual reality platform developed by Valve that allows users to access VR content through the Steam gaming platform. It supports major VR headsets like HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality.

Key Features Comparison

Facebook 360 Features

• View 360-degree photos and videos
• Share 360-degree content to Facebook
• Compatible with VR headsets for immersive viewing
• Add stickers, text and drawings to 360 content
• Create and share 360 photos using phone camera

SteamVR Features

• Room scale VR
• Motion controllers
• SteamVR Home
• SteamVR Environments
• SteamVR Workshop
• Multi-user support

Pros & Cons Analysis

Facebook 360

Pros

• Easy sharing to Facebook
• VR support for immersive viewing
• Fun way to view and share 360 content
• Ability to enhance 360 photos with stickers and text
• Free app from major brand (Facebook)

Cons

• Only works with Facebook
• Limited editing capabilities
• Lower resolution than dedicated 360 cameras
• Can only view content, not create full 360 videos
• Requires Facebook account to use

SteamVR

Pros

• Wide VR headset support
• Seamless integration with Steam
• Large library of VR games and apps
• SteamVR Home and Environments provide immersive spaces for VR
• SteamVR Workshop enables community content creation

Cons

• Requires a compatible VR headset
• Performance can vary depending on PC specs
• Initial setup can be complex for some users

Pricing Comparison

Facebook 360

• Free

SteamVR

• Free