Polycam
3D capture platform for LiDAR, photogrammetry, Gaussian Splats and NeRFs with mobile apps and a developer API.
Our Verdict
Best-in-class mobile 3D capture; developers should price-check the API before betting pipelines on it.
Pros
- High-quality LiDAR and photogrammetry captures
- Gaussian Splat and NeRF exports supported
- Strong mobile-app capture experience
- Developer API for 3D-scan ingestion
Cons
- Free tier heavily restricted on exports
- LiDAR quality depends on iPhone Pro hardware
- API less documented than mobile app
- Commercial use requires paid tier
When to Use Polycam
Good fit if you need
- Capturing and generating 3D models from photos or LiDAR scan
- Building spatial computing features with 3D scene capture API
- Digitizing physical spaces into 3D assets for AR/VR applications
- Running photogrammetry pipelines from mobile device cameras
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- freemium
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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