Proposals · head to head
Nutshell vs Prospect
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Nutshell aI usage is metered as outcomes per user per month, from 10 on Foundation to 150 on Enterprise; Prospect no longer available as a standalone product; has been discontinued and replaced by other solutions
- They diverge on capability: Nutshell covers Contact management, Prospect covers BIM visualization.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Nutshell and Prospect actually diverge.
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Proposals).
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 Nutshell
- Contact management
- Lead tracking
- Pipeline management
- Email integration
- Task management
- Reporting
- Zapier
- Gmail
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.
Nutshell
- Sales CRM for small to enterprise teamsnot Prospect
- Lead management and sales pipeline trackingnot Prospect
- Reporting and team analyticsnot Prospect
Prospect
- VR Gamingnot Nutshell
- AR Marketingnot Nutshell
- Virtual Trainingnot Nutshell
- 3D Visualizationnot Nutshell
- Immersive Experiencesnot Nutshell
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Nutshell
- AI usage is metered as outcomes per user per month, from 10 on Foundation to 150 on Enterprise
- Custom pipelines are rationed by plan, at 5 on Pro and 10 on Business, with unlimited only on Enterprise at $79 per user per month
- Sales automation and advanced reporting require the Pro plan at $42 per user per month
- Four separate add ons sit on top of the seat price: marketing at $49 a month, engagement at $16 per user, prospecting at $37 and proposals at $79
- SSO and SQL data access are Enterprise only
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
Nutshell
$13/month- Starter$13/month
- For individuals or small teams starting out
- Core CRM functionality
- Live support
- Tier 2$25/month
- Enhanced reporting capabilities
- Live support
- Saves 4 hours monthly per user
- Tier 3$42/month
- Additional pipelines and admin features
- Live support
- Saves 8 hours monthly per user
- Tier 4$59/month
- Customization and extra AI features
- Live support
- Saves 20 hours monthly per user
Prospect
$225/month- Team$350/month
- Multiuser VR collaboration
- Design review tools
- Voice communication
Which should you pick?
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 Nutshell or Prospect better?
- Neither clearly leads. Nutshell starts at $13/month and Prospect at $225/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Nutshell or Prospect?
- Nutshell starts at $13/month and Prospect at $225/month.
- Does Nutshell or Prospect run on more platforms?
- Nutshell runs on Web. Prospect runs on VR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest).
- What is Nutshell best used for?
- Nutshell is most often used for sales crm for small to enterprise teams, lead management and sales pipeline tracking, reporting and team analytics. Of those, sales crm for small to enterprise teams and lead management and sales pipeline tracking are not what Prospect is typically brought in for.
- What can Nutshell do that Prospect cannot?
- Nutshell covers Contact management, Lead tracking, Pipeline management, Email integration. Prospect covers BIM visualization, Real-scale viewing, Collaboration, Annotations.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Nutshell: How much does Nutshell CRM cost?
Nutshell CRM pricing ranges from $13 to $79 per user per month. Starter tier ($13/month) includes core CRM, Tier 2 ($25/month) adds enhanced reporting, and Enterprise ($79/month) includes SSO and SQL access.
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.
SourceNutshell: Is there a free trial for Nutshell?
Yes, Nutshell offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. The trial includes access to core CRM functionality and live support.
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.
SourceNutshell: What does Nutshell Enterprise tier include?
Nutshell Enterprise at $79 per user per month includes SSO (Single Sign-On), SQL database access for data export, priority support, and unlimited time saved estimates of 30 hours per month.
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.
SourceRelated pages
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