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IFTTT vs Prospect

IFTTT logo

IFTTT

Software

Automate almost anything with IFTTT

From
Free
Rated
-
Prospect logo

Prospect

Software

VR for architectural visualization

From
$225/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only IFTTT has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total; Prospect no longer available as a standalone product; has been discontinued and replaced by other solutions
  • They diverge on capability: IFTTT covers If-then applets, Prospect covers BIM visualization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IFTTT and Prospect actually diverge.

Attributes where IFTTT and Prospect differ
AttributeIFTTTProspect
Starting priceFree$225/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidVR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest)
Founded20112014

Identical on both: 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 IFTTT

  • If-then applets
  • Webhooks
  • Smart home integration
  • Social media
  • Email notifications
  • Data logging
  • 650+ services
  • Smart home devices

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.

IFTTT

  • Casual automation with up to 2 simple applets via free plannot Prospect
  • Power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via Pro plannot Prospect
  • Advanced automation with unlimited applets and AI services via Pro+ plannot Prospect

Prospect

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

Where each one falls short

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

IFTTT

  • Free plan limited to only 2 applets total
  • Free plan applets run at standard speed; fastest speeds require Pro tier
  • Free plan excludes webhooks, multi-action applets, and Twitter integrations
  • Free plan limited to 30-day onboarding support; paid plans offer ongoing customer support

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

IFTTT

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.

Prospect

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

Which should you pick?

Choose IFTTT if

  • You need if-then applets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want webhooks.

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 IFTTT or Prospect better?
Neither clearly leads. IFTTT 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, IFTTT or Prospect?
IFTTT has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for IFTTT and $225/month for Prospect.
Does IFTTT or Prospect run on more platforms?
IFTTT runs on Web, iOS, Android. Prospect runs on VR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest).
Can I use IFTTT for free?
Yes. IFTTT has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Prospect starts at $225/month.
What is IFTTT best used for?
IFTTT is most often used for casual automation with up to 2 simple applets via free plan, power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via pro plan, advanced automation with unlimited applets and ai services via pro+ plan. Of those, casual automation with up to 2 simple applets via free plan and power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via pro plan are not what Prospect is typically brought in for.
What can IFTTT do that Prospect cannot?
IFTTT covers If-then applets, Webhooks, Smart home integration, Social media. 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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