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Polycam vs Sloyd

Polycam and Sloyd 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

AttributePolycamSloyd
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorPolycamSloyd
Rating★ 4.5★ 4.1
PricingFreemiumFreemium
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb
Key featuresObject and spatial capture, Photogrammetry and LiDAR workflows, Gaussian splatsText/image-to-3D generation, Parametric template editor, Plan-dependent exports and plugins
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Polycam carries the higher editorial score (4.5★ vs 4.1★).
  • Both Polycam and Sloyd use a Freemium model.
  • Polycam runs on iOS, Android, Web; Sloyd runs on Web.

Polycam and Sloyd at a glance

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 →

Sloyd

Sloyd

Browser 3D generation from text, images and editable templates, with plan-specific exports and licenses.

Rating
4.1★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Select the workflow and license before budgeting credits or distributing exported models.

Strengths

  • Generation and editable templates are both available
  • Published tiers distinguish exports and commercial rights

Key features

  • Text/image-to-3D generation
  • Parametric template editor
  • Plan-dependent exports and plugins

Best for

  • Reviewing object concepts and template variations
  • Preparing licensed assets with manual topology/export checks
Read the full Sloyd review →

Feature overlap

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • Polycam also lists: Object and spatial capture, Photogrammetry and LiDAR workflows, Gaussian splats, Plan-dependent exports and team sharing
  • Sloyd also lists: Text/image-to-3D generation, Parametric template editor, Plan-dependent exports and plugins

Frequently asked questions

Is Polycam or Sloyd better?

By editorial score, Polycam scores higher (4.5★ vs 4.1★). Both are capable 3D Generation tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Polycam or Sloyd?

Both Polycam and Sloyd use a Freemium pricing model.

Are Polycam and Sloyd open source?

No — neither Polycam nor Sloyd is open source.

What platforms do Polycam and Sloyd support?

Polycam supports iOS, Android, Web; Sloyd supports Web.

What are the main features of Polycam and Sloyd?

Polycam: Object and spatial capture, Photogrammetry and LiDAR workflows, Gaussian splats, Plan-dependent exports and team sharing. Sloyd: Text/image-to-3D generation, Parametric template editor, Plan-dependent exports and plugins.

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