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WebODM vs RealityScan: catalog facts
WebODMRealityScan

Best for: Turn aerial photographs into maps and 3D reconstructions

Best for: Turning photos of real objects and places into 3D models

Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and external services are separate.

Free + paid options

The mobile app is free; desktop licensing terms are listed on the site.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web Windows, Android, iOS
  • Produces point clouds, elevation data and textured models.
  • Handles both photos and laser scan data
  • GPU-accelerated reconstruction, including AMD GPUs
All 4 strengths for RealityScan
  • Handles both photos and laser scan data
  • GPU-accelerated reconstruction, including AMD GPUs
  • Free mobile app for capture on a phone
  • Sample datasets and tutorials
  • Processing large image sets needs substantial computer resources.
  • Desktop version is for Windows
  • Old RealityCapture pay-per-input licences needed migrating after the legacy server closed
Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Not open source
License: AGPL-3.0 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
Sources for WebODM

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

Sources for RealityScan

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.