Both stream your desktop to Meta Quest — but Ethereal does it differently. Instead of mirroring your screen, Ethereal streams each window individually as its own floating 3D panel.
| Feature | Virtual Desktop | Ethereal Planes ✦ |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Screen mirroring | Per-window streaming |
| Windows | Single flat panel | Individual floating 3D panels |
| Input | Controller pointer | Full hand tracking + controllers |
| Arrangement | Fixed virtual monitors | Free spatial arrangement (6DoF) |
| Mac Support | Yes | Yes (macOS 14+) |
| Pricing | $24.99 one-time | Free to try (freemium) |
| Quest Support | Quest 2/3/3S/Pro | Quest 2/3/3S/Pro |
| Mixed Reality | Limited | Full passthrough support |
| Auto-Focus | No (must click PC) | Yes — click in VR, focus on PC |
| Target User | General consumers | Developers & power users |
Each app is its own panel. Resize a browser here, pin Slack there, put your IDE front and center. No more dealing with virtual monitor boundaries.
Grab, pinch, scroll, and type with your hands. Switch between apps naturally without reaching for a controller.
Stream from your Windows PC or Mac to Quest. Work from your MacBook at a coffee shop or your desktop at home — with per-window streaming on both platforms.
Window Auto-Focus means clicking any panel in VR instantly brings that window to the foreground on your PC. No more alt-tabbing or clicking the wrong window.
Download Ethereal Planes from the Meta Quest Store and try it free. $9.99/month for the full workflow. No upfront cost, cancel anytime.