Polycam is a 3D capture app for iOS, Android and the web: you scan objects and rooms with photos or LiDAR and get 3D models, Gaussian splats and, on Business, floor plans and measurements. It has plans for individual creators and for professional teams. The free plan exports GLTF only; Basic costs $150 a year or $30 a month, and Business $400 per user per year.
The bottom line
An accessible 3D scanning app with a usable free plan; teams that need floor plans and measurements pay for Business.
7.6
Our score
7.6 / 10
Conversion Gems editorial verdict
Free; Basic $150/yr or $30/mo
Features8/10
8 - LiDAR, photogrammetry, Gaussian splats, AI captures, floor plans, measurements and point clouds cover most phone-based 3D capture needs.
Value7/10
7 - Annual Basic at $12.50/mo is excellent; Business at $400/user/year is fair for pros but steep for small teams.
Ease of use9/10
9 - Mobile-first design with near-zero learning curve; tap to capture, auto-processes in the cloud.
Ecosystem7/10
7 - Business exports to .obj, .fbx, .usdz, .stl, .ply, .las, .dxf and more; apps for iOS, Android, Apple Vision Pro and web.
Support6/10
6 - priority email support on Business; Enterprise adds phone support and onboarding, with dedicated customer success sold as an add-on.
Community ratings
2.0/ 5 aggregate · across 1 source
Trustpilot
2.010+ reviews
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What it really is
Polycam: a 3D scanning app (iOS, Android and web) that uses photogrammetry, LiDAR and Gaussian splatting to turn real objects and spaces into 3D models.
Our take
Polycam makes 3D capture possible with a phone: object scans, room scans with LiDAR (Space Mode is iOS-only), Gaussian splats and AI-generated captures. The free plan is limited and exports GLTF only. Basic adds unlimited captures and 6 mesh export formats; Business adds 2D and 3D floor plans, measurement tools, point cloud exports and a shared team library. The old Pro plan is no longer sold.
Why we rate it
Polycam collapses a multi-tool photogrammetry workflow into a single app anyone can pick up in minutes. The combination of LiDAR precision, Gaussian Splatting for photorealistic outputs, and a generous free tier makes it the de facto starting point for mobile 3D scanning.
The catch
Floor plans, measurements and point cloud exports need Business at $400 per user per year, and yearly plans are not refunded pro rata if you cancel.
Best for
Architects and real estate agents needing fast spatial documentation
VR/AR developers building assets from real-world scans
3D hobbyists and creators experimenting with Gaussian Splatting
Not good for
Teams needing full point-cloud exports on a budget
Workflows requiring native CAD integrations without export workarounds
High-volume enterprise scanning without a custom contract
Friction report
Time to value
Fast: download app, capture a room or object, view 3D model — under 5 minutes from install.
Scale breakpoint
Business costs $400 per user per year, and Enterprise $1,200 per user per year with a 3-user minimum.
Walled garden
Moderate: paid plans export to common 3D and CAD formats, but free users get GLTF only.
Polycam pricing
Plan
Price
Includes
Free
$0
Limited captures, GLTF exports, public link sharing
Basic
$150/year ($12.50/month) or $30/month
Unlimited object, space and AI captures, Gaussian splats, 6 mesh export formats, private sharing
Business
$400/year per user ($33/month per user), billed yearly
Floor plans, advanced measurements, point cloud exports, virtual walkthroughs, AI reports, team library
Enterprise
$1,200/year per user, 3-user minimum
Content management API, admin controls, enhanced data privacy, custom branding
From Polycam's pricing page, checked 3 October 2026. Basic and Business have 7-day free trials. Prices are billed in USD.
A look inside
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Free plan is $0 with a limited number of captures, GLTF exports only and public link sharing. Basic costs $150 a year or $30 a month (checked 3 October 2026).
Polycam no longer sells the Pro plan. People who subscribed before the change are Legacy Pro users and keep the Pro price and features while they stay subscribed. New users choose Basic, Business or Enterprise.
Yes. Polycam runs on iOS (iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro), Android and web browsers. Space Mode room scanning is only available on compatible iOS devices.
Yes. Basic and Business have 7-day free trials; for Enterprise you contact sales.
You can cancel at any time in the app. Yearly subscriptions stay active until the renewal date, and Polycam doesn't give prorated refunds.
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