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Odoo Inventory vs Prospect
The short version
- Only Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Odoo Inventory the One App Free plan covers a single app, so using Inventory alongside another Odoo app moves the account onto a paid plan; Prospect no longer available as a standalone product; has been discontinued and replaced by other solutions
- They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Prospect covers BIM visualization.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Odoo Inventory and Prospect actually diverge.
| Attribute | Odoo Inventory | Prospect |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $225/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise | VR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest) |
| Founded | 2005 | 2014 |
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 Odoo Inventory
- Inventory management
- Barcode scanning
- Multi-warehouse
- Automated replenishment
- Odoo ERP modules
- E-commerce
- Manufacturing
- Accounting
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.
Odoo Inventory
- Tracking stock across multiple warehouses and locationsnot Prospect
- Running receipts, deliveries and internal transfersnot Prospect
- Connecting inventory to Odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturingnot Prospect
Prospect
- VR Gamingnot Odoo Inventory
- AR Marketingnot Odoo Inventory
- Virtual Trainingnot Odoo Inventory
- 3D Visualizationnot Odoo Inventory
- Immersive Experiencesnot Odoo Inventory
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Odoo Inventory
- The One App Free plan covers a single app, so using Inventory alongside another Odoo app moves the account onto a paid plan
- The Standard plan at $16.90 per user per month is restricted to Odoo Online hosting
- Odoo.sh and on premise hosting require the Custom plan at $25.50 per user per month
- Odoo Studio, multi company management and external API access require the Custom plan
- Billing is per user, defined as any employee with backend access to create, view or edit documents
- The advertised discounted rates apply for the first 12 months, after which the list rates of $21.10 and $31.90 per user per month apply
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
Odoo Inventory
Free- CommunityFree
- Open source
- Basic features
- Community support
- Standard$20/month
- Full features
- Hosting included
- Email support
- Custom$40/month
- Customization
- Studio access
- Priority support
Prospect
$225/month- Team$350/month
- Multiuser VR collaboration
- Design review tools
- Voice communication
Which should you pick?
Choose Odoo Inventory if
- You need inventory management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise.
- You also want barcode scanning.
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 Odoo Inventory or Prospect better?
- Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory 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, Odoo Inventory or Prospect?
- Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo Inventory and $225/month for Prospect.
- Does Odoo Inventory or Prospect run on more platforms?
- Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. Prospect runs on VR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest).
- Can I use Odoo Inventory for free?
- Yes. Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Prospect starts at $225/month.
- What is Odoo Inventory best used for?
- Odoo Inventory is most often used for tracking stock across multiple warehouses and locations, running receipts, deliveries and internal transfers, connecting inventory to odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturing. Of those, tracking stock across multiple warehouses and locations and running receipts, deliveries and internal transfers are not what Prospect is typically brought in for.
- What can Odoo Inventory do that Prospect cannot?
- Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. 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.
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.
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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