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3DF Zephyr vs Polycam: catalog facts
3DF Zephyr	Polycam
Best for: Turning photo or drone surveys into 3D models and terrain data	Best for: Professionals who need quick 3D scans, measurements and floor plans from a phone
Free + paid options A limited free edition is offered; full versions are paid, with a free trial.	Free + paid options Paid plans for teams, with a free 7-day trial of the Business plan.
Windows	Android, iOS, Web
Combines photogrammetry and laser scans in one application Outputs orthophotos, DTM and DSM as well as meshes All 4 strengths for 3DF Zephyr Combines photogrammetry and laser scans in one application Outputs orthophotos, DTM and DSM as well as meshes Multi-GPU accelerated reconstruction Free edition available	Captures objects, interiors and sites using only a phone Generates 2D floor plans and measurements on site All 4 strengths for Polycam Captures objects, interiors and sites using only a phone Generates 2D floor plans and measurements on site Processes drone footage into 3D models CAD and BIM export for design work
Full feature set requires a paid licence Windows only	Marketing and features are geared toward business teams Proprietary service with paid plans
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for 3DF Zephyr 3dflow.net/3df-zephyr-photogrammetry-software Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Polycam poly.cam Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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