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Prospect vs tl;dv

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Prospect

Software

VR for architectural visualization

From
$225/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
tl;dv logo

tl;dv

Software

AI meeting recorder with highlights

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only tl;dv has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Prospect no longer available as a standalone product; has been discontinued and replaced by other solutions; tl;dv free plan limited to basic recording and transcription without CRM features
  • They diverge on capability: Prospect covers BIM visualization, tl;dv covers Auto-recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Prospect and tl;dv actually diverge.

Attributes where Prospect and tl;dv differ
AttributeProspecttl;dv
Starting price$225/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsVR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest)Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
Founded20142020

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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
  • Revit
  • SketchUp
  • Rhino
  • Navisworks

Only in tl;dv

  • Auto-recording
  • AI notes
  • Timestamps
  • Video clips
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Teams
  • Notion

What people use each for

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

Prospect

  • VR Gamingnot tl;dv
  • AR Marketingnot tl;dv
  • Virtual Trainingnot tl;dv
  • 3D Visualizationnot tl;dv
  • Immersive Experiencesnot tl;dv

tl;dv

  • ai tools managementnot Prospect
  • Workflow automationnot Prospect
  • Reportingnot 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

tl;dv

  • Free plan limited to basic recording and transcription without CRM features
  • Real-time transcription accuracy may vary across 30+ supported languages
  • Requires third-party app installation in Zoom/Google Meet/Teams

Pricing, plan by plan

Prospect

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

tl;dv

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the tl;dv 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 tl;dv if

  • You need auto-recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams.
  • You also want ai notes.
tl;dv review

Questions people ask

Is Prospect or tl;dv better?
Neither clearly leads. Prospect starts at $225/month and tl;dv at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Prospect or tl;dv?
tl;dv has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $225/month for Prospect and Free for tl;dv.
Does Prospect or tl;dv run on more platforms?
Prospect runs on VR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest). tl;dv runs on Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams.
Can I use tl;dv for free?
Yes. tl;dv has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Prospect starts at $225/month.
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 tl;dv is typically brought in for.
What can Prospect do that tl;dv cannot?
Prospect covers BIM visualization, Real-scale viewing, Collaboration, Annotations. tl;dv covers Auto-recording, AI notes, Timestamps, Video clips.

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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tl;dv: Does tl;dv support multiple meeting platforms?

Yes. tl;dv works with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, with automatic recording and transcription.

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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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tl;dv: Is there a free plan for tl;dv?

Yes. tl;dv offers a free-forever plan with unlimited recordings and transcriptions in 30+ languages.

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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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tl;dv: What languages does tl;dv support for transcription?

tl;dv supports transcription and AI summaries in over 30 languages with real-time generation.

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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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tl;dv: Does tl;dv integrate with CRM tools?

Yes. The Pro plan ($18/user/month) includes integrations with Salesforce and HubSpot, plus access to over 6,000 other tools.

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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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