Software · head to head
Prospect vs Unleashed
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Prospect no longer available as a standalone product; has been discontinued and replaced by other solutions; Unleashed limited reporting customization for specific business metrics
- They diverge on capability: Prospect covers BIM visualization, Unleashed covers Real-time inventory.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Prospect and Unleashed actually diverge.
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
- Revit
- SketchUp
- Rhino
- Navisworks
Only in Unleashed
- Real-time inventory
- Production management
- Batch tracking
- Serial number tracking
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Shopify
- WooCommerce
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Prospect
- VR Gamingnot Unleashed
- AR Marketingnot Unleashed
- Virtual Trainingnot Unleashed
- 3D Visualizationnot Unleashed
- Immersive Experiencesnot Unleashed
Unleashed
- Production planningnot Prospect
- Batch trackingnot Prospect
- Stock managementnot Prospect
- Manufacturing analyticsnot 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
Unleashed
- Limited reporting customization for specific business metrics
- Cannot edit invoices once they are complete
- Mobile app has limited functionality compared to desktop version
- Advanced features like demand forecasting and bin-level stock tracking are missing or require higher-tier packages
Pricing, plan by plan
Prospect
$225/month- Team$350/month
- Multiuser VR collaboration
- Design review tools
- Voice communication
Unleashed
On request- Small$129/month
- Core inventory
- 5 users
- Email support
- Medium$279/month
- Advanced features
- 15 users
- Priority support
- Large$549/month
- Full features
- 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 Unleashed if
- You need real-time inventory.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want production management.
Questions people ask
- Is Prospect or Unleashed better?
- Neither clearly leads. Prospect starts at $225/month and Unleashed at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Prospect or Unleashed?
- Prospect starts at $225/month and Unleashed at On request.
- Does Prospect or Unleashed run on more platforms?
- Prospect runs on VR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest). Unleashed runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- 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 Unleashed is typically brought in for.
- What can Prospect do that Unleashed cannot?
- Prospect covers BIM visualization, Real-scale viewing, Collaboration, Annotations. Unleashed covers Real-time inventory, Production management, Batch tracking, Serial number tracking.
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.
SourceUnleashed: What are Unleashed's pricing plans?
Unleashed offers Core at $399/month and Pro at $729/month, with annual billing saving up to 10%. Additional modules like Warehouse Management ($149/mo) and Production ($69/mo) are available as add-ons.
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.
SourceUnleashed: What accounting software does Unleashed integrate with?
Unleashed integrates seamlessly with Xero and QuickBooks, as well as various e-commerce and point-of-sale systems. However, integration with some platforms like Magento 2 has been reported as problematic.
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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