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Luma 3D Capture vs Polycam

Luma 3D Capture and Polycam are both 3D Generation tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, editorial scores, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeLuma 3D CapturePolycam
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorLuma AIPolycam
Rating★ 4.3★ 4.5
PricingFreemiumFreemium
PlatformsiOS, WebiOS, Android, Web
Key featuresiPhone 3D capture, Mesh and splat exports, WebGL/Three.js scene integrationObject and spatial capture, Photogrammetry and LiDAR workflows, Gaussian splats
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Polycam carries the higher editorial score (4.5★ vs 4.3★).
  • Both Luma 3D Capture and Polycam use a Freemium model.
  • Luma 3D Capture runs on iOS, Web; Polycam runs on iOS, Android, Web.

Luma 3D Capture and Polycam at a glance

Luma 3D Capture

Luma AI

iPhone scene capture with mesh, NeRF and Gaussian-splat exports and documented WebGL viewing.

Rating
4.3★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Evaluate the specific Capture workflow and its applicable rights; a Luma video plan does not establish Capture pricing or access.

Strengths

  • Capture and export paths documented by the app developer
  • Official examples for integrating existing captures into WebGL

Key features

  • iPhone 3D capture
  • Mesh and splat exports
  • WebGL/Three.js scene integration

Best for

  • Reviewing permitted object/scene captures
  • Embedding existing capture artifacts in a reviewed web viewer
Read the full Luma 3D Capture review →

Polycam

Polycam

Reality-capture platform with photogrammetry, LiDAR and Gaussian-splat workflows; capture modes, exports and collaboration vary by device and plan.

Rating
4.5★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Consider Polycam for spatial reference and documentation. Verify the capture mode, export entitlement and measurement tolerance required by your project.

Strengths

  • Several capture representations in one platform
  • Documented sharing and export options

Key features

  • Object and spatial capture
  • Photogrammetry and LiDAR workflows
  • Gaussian splats
  • Plan-dependent exports and team sharing

Best for

  • Prop and location reference capture
  • Team spatial documentation with checked measurements
Read the full Polycam review →

Feature overlap

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • Luma 3D Capture also lists: iPhone 3D capture, Mesh and splat exports, WebGL/Three.js scene integration
  • Polycam also lists: Object and spatial capture, Photogrammetry and LiDAR workflows, Gaussian splats, Plan-dependent exports and team sharing

Frequently asked questions

Is Luma 3D Capture or Polycam better?

By editorial score, Polycam scores higher (4.5★ vs 4.3★). Both are capable 3D Generation tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Luma 3D Capture or Polycam?

Both Luma 3D Capture and Polycam use a Freemium pricing model.

Are Luma 3D Capture and Polycam open source?

No — neither Luma 3D Capture nor Polycam is open source.

What platforms do Luma 3D Capture and Polycam support?

Luma 3D Capture supports iOS, Web; Polycam supports iOS, Android, Web.

What are the main features of Luma 3D Capture and Polycam?

Luma 3D Capture: iPhone 3D capture, Mesh and splat exports, WebGL/Three.js scene integration. Polycam: Object and spatial capture, Photogrammetry and LiDAR workflows, Gaussian splats, Plan-dependent exports and team sharing.

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