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Agisoft Metashape vs Polycam: catalog facts
Agisoft Metashape	Polycam
Best for: Surveyors, GIS specialists and VFX artists turning photos into 3D models	Best for: Professionals who need quick 3D scans, measurements and floor plans from a phone
Paid Commercial licenses with a 30-day trial available.	Free + paid options Paid plans for teams, with a free 7-day trial of the Business plan.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Android, iOS, Web
Builds 3D models and spatial data from ordinary photos Used for GIS, heritage documentation and VFX work All 4 strengths for Agisoft Metashape Builds 3D models and spatial data from ordinary photos Used for GIS, heritage documentation and VFX work Optional cloud platform for Professional users Sample data and manuals provided	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
Commercial license required after the trial Photogrammetry processing is demanding on hardware	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 not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Agisoft Metashape agisoft.com 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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