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Prospect vs SketchUp Pro

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Prospect

Software

VR for architectural visualization

From
$225/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SketchUp Pro logo

SketchUp Pro

Software

3D design and modeling software for architects and designers

From
$33.25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Prospect no longer available as a standalone product; has been discontinued and replaced by other solutions; SketchUp Pro sketchUp Pro is a tier within SketchUp; see SketchUp entry for full comparison
  • They diverge on capability: Prospect covers BIM visualization, SketchUp Pro covers 3D modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Prospect and SketchUp Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Prospect and SketchUp Pro differ
AttributeProspectSketchUp Pro
Starting price$225/month$33.25/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsVR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest)Windows, macOS, Web, iPad
Founded20142000

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Prospect

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

Only in SketchUp Pro

  • 3D modeling
  • Visualization
  • Documentation
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Layout integration
  • AutoCAD
  • LayOut
  • Google Earth

Both cover

  • Revit

What people use each for

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

Prospect

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

SketchUp Pro

  • 3D professional design and modellingnot Prospect
  • Architectural documentation with LayOutnot Prospect
  • Access to 1000+ extensions librarynot 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

SketchUp Pro

  • SketchUp Pro is a tier within SketchUp; see SketchUp entry for full comparison
  • No separate product—this is the Pro annual subscription tier at £33.25/month

Pricing, plan by plan

Prospect

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

SketchUp Pro

$33.25/month

No published plan breakdown. See the SketchUp Pro review.

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.
Prospect review

Choose SketchUp Pro if

  • You need 3d modeling.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iPad.
  • You also want visualization.
SketchUp Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Prospect or SketchUp Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Prospect starts at $225/month and SketchUp Pro at $33.25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Prospect or SketchUp Pro?
Prospect starts at $225/month and SketchUp Pro at $33.25/month.
Does Prospect or SketchUp Pro run on more platforms?
Prospect runs on VR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest). SketchUp Pro runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iPad.
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 SketchUp Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Prospect do that SketchUp Pro cannot?
Prospect covers BIM visualization, Real-scale viewing, Collaboration, Annotations. SketchUp Pro covers 3D modeling, Visualization, Documentation, Cloud collaboration. Both handle Revit.

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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