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Fieldwire vs Prospect

Fieldwire logo

Fieldwire

Construction & Architecture

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Prospect logo

Prospect

Proposal & Quote

VR for architectural visualization

From
$225/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Fieldwire has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Fieldwire free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum; Prospect no longer available as a standalone product; has been discontinued and replaced by other solutions
  • They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, Prospect covers BIM visualization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and Prospect actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and Prospect differ
AttributeFieldwireProspect
Starting priceFree$225/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidVR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest)
CategoryConstruction & ArchitectureProposal & Quote
Founded20132014

Identical on both: 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 Fieldwire

  • Task management
  • Digital blueprints
  • Punch lists
  • Inspections
  • Photo documentation
  • Procore
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box

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.

Fieldwire

  • Construction task tracking and field coordinationnot Prospect
  • Punch list management on mobile devicesnot Prospect
  • Project documentation organisationnot Prospect
  • Field team communicationnot Prospect

Prospect

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

Where each one falls short

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

Fieldwire

  • Free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum
  • Basic plan limited to 100 sheets
  • Advanced features (RFIs, submittals, change orders, budget management) restricted to higher tiers
  • BIM viewer availability gated to Business tier and above

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

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Prospect

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Fieldwire if

  • You need task management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want digital blueprints.
Fieldwire 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 Fieldwire or Prospect better?
Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Prospect at $225/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Prospect?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $225/month for Prospect.
Does Fieldwire or Prospect run on more platforms?
Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Prospect runs on VR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest).
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Prospect starts at $225/month.
What is Fieldwire best used for?
Fieldwire is most often used for construction task tracking and field coordination, punch list management on mobile devices, project documentation organisation, field team communication. Of those, construction task tracking and field coordination and punch list management on mobile devices are not what Prospect is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that Prospect cannot?
Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. 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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