Polycam
Polycam
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Reality-capture platform with photogrammetry, LiDAR and Gaussian-splat workflows; capture modes, exports and collaboration vary by device and plan. No lifecycle review is recorded for this listing. Its inclusion in the directory does not confirm current availability; check the vendor before relying on it.
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Decision notes
Official-document research
Based on the cited documentation. We did not use the product, purchase a plan, or run quality, speed or reliability tests in this review.
Consider it for
- Teams that can verify captured geometry and sharing permissions
Choose another approach if
- Unverified survey-grade measurements or an assumed all-local workflow
Pricing and conditions
Documented terms
Free has limited capture and GLTF. Basic/Business/Enterprise add exports, private sharing or team controls; scope varies by capture mode. Basic/Business trials are tied to annual plans and convert to annual billing if not cancelled. Legacy Pro is no longer newly sold. Currency, tax, local app-store price and final quote are unconfirmed; annual monthly equivalents are not monthly charges.
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Pricing or terms sourceCode, model and service licensing
Polycam does not claim ownership of your models, subject to its underlying technology. Terms 6.5 grant broad hosting, processing and service-development rights; private content limits other users' reuse, not all provider processing. You must have capture/upload permissions and third-party rights. Hosted access does not transfer code or model weights; confidentiality and regional storage need the applicable agreement.
Basis and limits of the recorded score
The existing 4.5 editorial score is retained; its original scoring worksheet is not documented. This docs-only update did not re-score or measure performance.
Overview
Polycam documents object and space capture using photogrammetry, LiDAR and Gaussian splats, alongside floor plans, measurements and team sharing. It is a candidate for recording props, sites or room context when the selected capture mode and device fit the job. This review did not scan or measure anything.
Choose the export and sharing plan before collecting project material. Free includes limited capture and GLTF; broader formats and private links depend on paid access, and formats also depend on capture mode. Verify dimensions against your reference method and review cloud processing and content licenses before handling sensitive locations.
Sources
The factual claims in this review were read from the pages below. Each date is when an editor last opened the source, not when the product changed.
- Vendor site Checked 2026-10-15
- Vendor pricing page Checked 2026-10-15
- Vendor documentation Checked 2026-10-15
- Vendor documentation Checked 2026-10-15
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Several capture representations in one platform
- Documented sharing and export options
Cons
- Mode and device suitability require checking
- Export, private sharing and team rights vary by plan
Who it's for
Prop and location reference capture
Team spatial documentation with checked measurements
Bottom line
Consider Polycam for spatial reference and documentation. Verify the capture mode, export entitlement and measurement tolerance required by your project.
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Is Polycam currently available?
No lifecycle review is recorded for this listing. Its inclusion in the directory does not confirm current availability; check the vendor before relying on it.
What is Polycam?
Polycam is a 3D Generation tool developed by Polycam. Reality-capture platform with photogrammetry, LiDAR and Gaussian-splat workflows; capture modes, exports and collaboration vary by device and plan.
What costs and terms should I check for Polycam?
Free has limited capture and GLTF. Basic/Business/Enterprise add exports, private sharing or team controls; scope varies by capture mode. Basic/Business trials are tied to annual plans and convert to annual billing if not cancelled. Legacy Pro is no longer newly sold. Currency, tax, local app-store price and final quote are unconfirmed; annual monthly equivalents are not monthly charges.
Is Polycam open source?
Polycam does not claim ownership of your models, subject to its underlying technology. Terms 6.5 grant broad hosting, processing and service-development rights; private content limits other users' reuse, not all provider processing. You must have capture/upload permissions and third-party rights. Hosted access does not transfer code or model weights; confidentiality and regional storage need the applicable agreement.
What are the best alternatives to Polycam?
Notable 3D Generation alternatives include Tripo AI, Meshy, Spline. Browse all 14 tools in our 3D Generation category for a full overview.
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Basic Info
- Pricing
- Freemium
Free has limited capture and GLTF. Basic/Business/Enterprise add exports, private sharing or team controls; scope varies by capture mode. Basic/Business trials are tied to annual plans and convert to annual billing if not cancelled. Legacy Pro is no longer newly sold. Currency, tax, local app-store price and final quote are unconfirmed; annual monthly equivalents are not monthly charges.
- Editorial score
- ★ 4.5 / 5 How we score
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- Last verified
- 2026-09-08
