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ConstructConnect vs Prospect

ConstructConnect logo

ConstructConnect

Construction & Architecture

Construction bidding and project leads platform

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Prospect logo

Prospect

Proposal & Quote

VR for architectural visualization

From
$225/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ConstructConnect project Intelligence is priced per market at $129 per month for Starter and from $199 per month for Professional, so covering more geographic markets multiplies the cost; Prospect no longer available as a standalone product; has been discontinued and replaced by other solutions
  • They diverge on capability: ConstructConnect covers Project leads, Prospect covers BIM visualization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ConstructConnect and Prospect actually diverge.

Attributes where ConstructConnect and Prospect differ
AttributeConstructConnectProspect
Starting price$99/month$225/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidVR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest)
CategoryConstruction & ArchitectureProposal & Quote
Founded19852014

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 ConstructConnect

  • Project leads
  • Digital plan rooms
  • Bid management
  • Takeoff tools
  • Network building
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Procore

Only in Prospect

  • BIM visualization
  • Real-scale viewing
  • Collaboration
  • Annotations
  • Revit
  • SketchUp
  • Rhino
  • Navisworks

What people use each for

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

ConstructConnect

  • Finding construction project leads and bid opportunities in chosen marketsnot Prospect
  • Performing digital quantity takeoff for bid preparationnot Prospect
  • Subcontractors tracking which general contractors are bidding which projectsnot Prospect

Prospect

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

Where each one falls short

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

ConstructConnect

  • Project Intelligence is priced per market at $129 per month for Starter and from $199 per month for Professional, so covering more geographic markets multiplies the cost
  • Premium Project Intelligence pricing is custom and requires contacting sales
  • Takeoff is billed per seat per year at $1,200 for Starter and $2,200 for Professional and is priced separately from Project Intelligence

Prospect

  • No longer available as a standalone product; has been discontinued and replaced by other solutions
  • Acquisition by The Wild in 2021 resulted in product discontinuation and transition to Workshop XR
  • No ongoing development, bug fixes, or feature updates since acquisition

Pricing, plan by plan

ConstructConnect

$99/month
  • Essential$99/month
    • Project leads
    • Plan viewing
    • Basic search
  • Professional$199/month
    • Advanced search
    • Takeoff tools
    • Bid management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Team access
    • API integration
    • Custom reports

Prospect

$225/month
  • Team$350/month
    • Multiuser VR collaboration
    • Design review tools
    • Voice communication

Which should you pick?

Choose ConstructConnect if

  • You need project leads.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want digital plan rooms.
ConstructConnect review

Choose Prospect if

  • You need bim visualization.
  • You work on VR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest).
  • You also want real-scale viewing.
Prospect review

Questions people ask

Is ConstructConnect or Prospect better?
Neither clearly leads. ConstructConnect starts at $99/month and Prospect at $225/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ConstructConnect or Prospect?
ConstructConnect starts at $99/month and Prospect at $225/month.
Does ConstructConnect or Prospect run on more platforms?
ConstructConnect runs on Web, Ios, Android. Prospect runs on VR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest).
What is ConstructConnect best used for?
ConstructConnect is most often used for finding construction project leads and bid opportunities in chosen markets, performing digital quantity takeoff for bid preparation, subcontractors tracking which general contractors are bidding which projects. Of those, finding construction project leads and bid opportunities in chosen markets and performing digital quantity takeoff for bid preparation are not what Prospect is typically brought in for.
What can ConstructConnect do that Prospect cannot?
ConstructConnect covers Project leads, Digital plan rooms, Bid management, Takeoff tools. Prospect covers BIM visualization, Real-scale viewing, Collaboration, Annotations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Prospect: What is Prospect by IrisVR?

Prospect was an immersive VR application that converted 3D design files from Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, and Navisworks into virtual reality walkthroughs with one click. It enabled AEC teams to conduct design reviews, collaborate in VR, and present projects to clients immersively.

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Prospect: Is Prospect still available?

No. Prospect by IrisVR was acquired by The Wild in February 2021 and has been discontinued. Autodesk Workshop XR is now the recommended successor for AEC teams migrating from Prospect.

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Prospect: How was Prospect priced?

Prospect's Team plan cost approximately $350 per workstation per month when billed annually. Earlier pricing information from 2020 showed starting prices around $225. Custom enterprise pricing was available.

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Prospect: What VR headsets did Prospect support?

Prospect was compatible with major VR headsets including Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and later Meta Quest. Support depended on the runtime and connection method available.

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Prospect: What was Prospect's biggest advantage?

Prospect's one-click conversion from native design files (Revit, Rhino, SketchUp) into immersive VR experiences was its primary value proposition, enabling non-VR specialists to easily create compelling design reviews and client presentations.

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