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Polycam vs Agisoft Metashape: catalog facts
Polycam	Agisoft Metashape
Best for: Professionals who need quick 3D scans, measurements and floor plans from a phone	Best for: Surveyors, GIS specialists and VFX artists turning photos into 3D models
Free + paid options Paid plans for teams, with a free 7-day trial of the Business plan.	Paid Commercial licenses with a 30-day trial available.
Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
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	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
Marketing and features are geared toward business teams Proprietary service with paid plans	Commercial license required after the trial Photogrammetry processing is demanding on hardware
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
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
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Polycam poly.cam Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Agisoft Metashape agisoft.com Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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