Software · head to head
HelloSign vs Prospect
The short version
- Only HelloSign has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: HelloSign free plan limited to only 3 documents per month, insufficient for most business use cases; Prospect no longer available as a standalone product; has been discontinued and replaced by other solutions
- They diverge on capability: HelloSign covers Electronic signatures, Prospect covers BIM visualization.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which HelloSign and Prospect actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 HelloSign
- Electronic signatures
- Templates
- Team management
- Audit trail
- API access
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Salesforce
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.
HelloSign
- Customer Successnot Prospect
- Esignaturesnot Prospect
- Simple Signingnot Prospect
Prospect
- VR Gamingnot HelloSign
- AR Marketingnot HelloSign
- Virtual Trainingnot HelloSign
- 3D Visualizationnot HelloSign
- Immersive Experiencesnot HelloSign
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
HelloSign
- Free plan limited to only 3 documents per month, insufficient for most business use cases
- Lacks advanced features like conditional logic and bulk send that enterprise competitors offer
- Limited customization options for white-labeling compared to DocuSign
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
HelloSign
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the HelloSign review.
Prospect
$225/month- Team$350/month
- Multiuser VR collaboration
- Design review tools
- Voice communication
Which should you pick?
Choose HelloSign if
- You need electronic signatures.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want templates.
Choose Prospect if
- You need bim visualization.
- You work on VR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest).
- You also want real-scale viewing.
Questions people ask
- Is HelloSign or Prospect better?
- Neither clearly leads. HelloSign 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, HelloSign or Prospect?
- HelloSign has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for HelloSign and $225/month for Prospect.
- Does HelloSign or Prospect run on more platforms?
- HelloSign runs on Web, Ios, Android. Prospect runs on VR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest).
- Can I use HelloSign for free?
- Yes. HelloSign has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Prospect starts at $225/month.
- What is HelloSign best used for?
- HelloSign is most often used for customer success, esignatures, simple signing. Of those, customer success and esignatures are not what Prospect is typically brought in for.
- What can HelloSign do that Prospect cannot?
- HelloSign covers Electronic signatures, Templates, Team management, Audit trail. Prospect covers BIM visualization, Real-scale viewing, Collaboration, Annotations.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
HelloSign: Does HelloSign (Dropbox Sign) offer a free plan?
Yes, HelloSign offers a free plan for up to 3 documents per month with basic eSignatures and Dropbox integration. Paid plans start at $10 per month for individuals.
SourceProspect: 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.
SourceHelloSign: How does HelloSign pricing compare to DocuSign?
HelloSign is significantly cheaper than DocuSign. For a 5-user team sending 50 documents monthly, HelloSign costs approximately $1,500 per year while DocuSign costs $2,400 annually, a 37% difference.
SourceProspect: 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.
SourceHelloSign: What are HelloSign API costs?
HelloSign API pricing is $0.80 to $1 per signature request, which is significantly lower than DocuSign's $4 to $7 per signature.
SourceProspect: 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.
SourceProspect: 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.
SourceProspect: 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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