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Prospect vs ZBrush

Prospect logo

Prospect

Proposal & Quote

VR for architectural visualization

From
$225/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ZBrush logo

ZBrush

3D & CAD

Industry standard for digital sculpting

From
On request
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; ZBrush subscription model required; no perpetual licence option available
  • They diverge on capability: Prospect covers BIM visualization, ZBrush covers Digital sculpting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Prospect and ZBrush actually diverge.

Attributes where Prospect and ZBrush differ
AttributeProspectZBrush
Starting price$225/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsVR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest)Windows, macOS, iPadOS
CategoryProposal & Quote3D & CAD
Founded20141986

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 ZBrush

  • Digital sculpting
  • Dynamesh
  • ZRemesher
  • PolyPaint
  • Live Boolean
  • Sculptris Pro
  • UV Master
  • High polygon handling

What people use each for

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

Prospect

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

ZBrush

  • Digital character and creature sculptingnot Prospect
  • High-polygon organic form designnot Prospect
  • Texture painting and PolyPaint worknot Prospect
  • Game asset creation and 3D modellingnot 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

ZBrush

  • Subscription model required; no perpetual licence option available
  • iPad version requires separate subscription to ZBrush for iPad

Pricing, plan by plan

Prospect

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

ZBrush

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ZBrush 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 ZBrush if

  • You need digital sculpting.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, iPadOS.
  • You also want dynamesh.
ZBrush review

Questions people ask

Is Prospect or ZBrush better?
Neither clearly leads. Prospect starts at $225/month and ZBrush at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Prospect or ZBrush?
Prospect starts at $225/month and ZBrush at On request.
Does Prospect or ZBrush run on more platforms?
Prospect runs on VR Headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Meta Quest). ZBrush runs on Windows, macOS, iPadOS.
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 ZBrush is typically brought in for.
What can Prospect do that ZBrush cannot?
Prospect covers BIM visualization, Real-scale viewing, Collaboration, Annotations. ZBrush covers Digital sculpting, Dynamesh, ZRemesher, PolyPaint.

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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