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Prospect vs SAP Analytics Cloud

Prospect logo

Prospect

Proposal & Quote

VR for architectural visualization

From
$225/month
Rated
-
SAP Analytics Cloud logo

SAP Analytics Cloud

Inventory Management

Enterprise inventory analytics and planning

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Prospect no longer available as a standalone product; has been discontinued and replaced by other solutions; SAP Analytics Cloud high implementation costs and complexity for large enterprises
  • They diverge on capability: Prospect covers BIM visualization, SAP Analytics Cloud covers Advanced analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Prospect and SAP Analytics Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Prospect and SAP Analytics Cloud differ
AttributeProspectSAP Analytics Cloud
Starting price$225/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsVR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest)Cloud
CategoryProposal & QuoteInventory Management
Founded20141972

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Prospect

  • BIM visualization
  • Real-scale viewing
  • Collaboration
  • Annotations
  • Revit
  • SketchUp
  • Rhino
  • Navisworks

Only in SAP Analytics Cloud

  • Advanced analytics
  • Demand planning
  • Inventory optimization
  • Predictive modeling
  • Supply chain visibility
  • Real-time reporting
  • Machine learning capabilities
  • SAP ecosystem

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Prospect

  • VR Gamingnot SAP Analytics Cloud
  • AR Marketingnot SAP Analytics Cloud
  • Virtual Trainingnot SAP Analytics Cloud
  • 3D Visualizationnot SAP Analytics Cloud
  • Immersive Experiencesnot SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Analytics Cloud

  • Demand forecastingnot Prospect
  • Inventory optimizationnot Prospect
  • Supply chain analyticsnot Prospect
  • Predictive planningnot Prospect

Where each one falls short

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

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

SAP Analytics Cloud

  • High implementation costs and complexity for large enterprises
  • Requires significant data governance and planning infrastructure

Pricing, plan by plan

Prospect

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

SAP Analytics Cloud

On request
  • Standard$5000/month
    • Core analytics
    • 20 users
    • Standard support
  • Premium$10000/month
    • Advanced planning
    • 30 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$20000/month
    • Full suite
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

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.

Choose SAP Analytics Cloud if

  • You need advanced analytics.
  • You work on Cloud.
  • You also want demand planning.

Questions people ask

Is Prospect or SAP Analytics Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Prospect starts at $225/month and SAP Analytics Cloud at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Prospect or SAP Analytics Cloud?
Prospect starts at $225/month and SAP Analytics Cloud at On request.
Does Prospect or SAP Analytics Cloud run on more platforms?
Prospect runs on VR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest). SAP Analytics Cloud runs on Cloud.
What is Prospect best used for?
Prospect is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what SAP Analytics Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Prospect do that SAP Analytics Cloud cannot?
Prospect covers BIM visualization, Real-scale viewing, Collaboration, Annotations. SAP Analytics Cloud covers Advanced analytics, Demand planning, Inventory optimization, Predictive modeling.

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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SAP Analytics Cloud: What are the main modules in SAP Analytics Cloud?

SAP Analytics Cloud combines business intelligence (BI), enterprise planning, and predictive analytics in one solution for unified financial, supply chain, and operational planning.

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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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SAP Analytics Cloud: Does SAP Analytics Cloud support AI and machine learning?

Yes, SAP Analytics Cloud includes Joule, an AI assistant that helps automate forecasts at any planning level, uncover insights, and develop business plans.

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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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SAP Analytics Cloud: What data sources can I connect to SAP Analytics Cloud?

SAP Analytics Cloud supports native Snowflake connectivity, Azure SQL, and integration with SAP Datasphere for unified data management across multiple sources.

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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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SAP Analytics Cloud: What planning features does SAP Analytics Cloud offer?

SAP Analytics Cloud provides enterprise planning capabilities including budgeting, forecasting, and supply chain planning with real-time data and collaborative workflows.

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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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