Overview
Polycam is a reality-capture platform that turns smartphones, tablets, and other supported devices into tools for creating 3D models, spatial documentation, measurements, and floor plans. Its current product lineup includes Space, Object, Floor Plans, Drone/Aerial, AI capture, and Gaussian Splatting workflows.
The supplied listing marks Polycam as personally tested, but the transcript and observation fields are empty. Because there is no documented hands-on session, I cannot accurately claim that I scanned a particular object or room, selected a specific capture mode, or evaluated a particular generated model.
According to Polycam’s current documentation, the platform can create object captures using photogrammetry, capture spaces with or without LiDAR, generate Gaussian splats, and produce floor plans and measurements. Polycam is available on iOS, Android, and web browsers, although Space Mode scanning has device-specific availability.
The platform is particularly relevant to architecture, construction, real estate, product design, facilities management, 3D/VFX, and other workflows where physical spaces or objects need to become usable digital references. Basic users can export additional 3D formats, while Business and Enterprise plans add floor plans, collaboration, advanced measurements, and organization-level features.
Pricing & Plans
Polycam has a Free plan at $0, followed by Basic at $150/year or $30/month, Business at $300/year per user or $25/month per user when billed annually, and Enterprise at $1,200/year per seat with a three-seat minimum. The pricing page also offers 7-day trials for annual Basic and Business subscriptions. The Free plan includes limited space, object, and AI captures with GLTF exports. Basic adds unlimited object and Gaussian Splat captures, unlimited space captures, unlimited AI-generated captures, and additional export formats. Business adds floor plans, advanced measurements, team libraries, point-cloud exports, virtual walkthroughs, and AI-generated reports.
Key Features
- 3D Object Capture
Create detailed digital representations of physical objects using compatible smartphones.
- Space Capture
Capture interiors and spaces using supported camera and LiDAR workflows.
- AI Floor Plans
Generate editable 2D and 3D floor plans with measurements and detected objects.
- Gaussian Splats
Create and work with Gaussian-splat captures for detailed spatial visualization.
- 3D Exports
Export captures into formats including GLTF, OBJ, FBX, DAE, USDZ, STL, and PLY depending on plan and capture mode.
- Team Collaboration
Business and Enterprise plans provide shared libraries, comments, organization access, and collaboration features.
Popular Use Cases
- Architecture & Interior Design
Document existing spaces and use measurements and floor plans during planning and design.
- Construction
Capture job sites and create digital documentation for measurements, estimating, and project coordination.
- Real Estate
Digitize properties and create shareable spatial documentation and virtual walkthroughs.
- 3D & VFX
Capture real-world objects and environments as assets for creative software and production workflows.
- Facilities Management
Maintain digital references of buildings, spaces, measurements, and physical assets.
Best For
- Architects and designers
- Construction professionals
- Real estate teams
- 3D/VFX creators
- Facilities and property managers
What to Verify Before Choosing
- Whether your device supports the capture mode you need.
- Which exports are included with your selected plan.
- Whether floor plans and advanced measurements require Business or Enterprise.
- Image/video capture limits for your intended project size.
- Whether the required workflow needs LiDAR or can use standard camera capture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polycam?
Polycam is a reality-capture platform for creating 3D models, spatial documentation, floor plans, measurements, and Gaussian splats.
Is Polycam free?
Yes. Polycam has a free plan with limited captures and GLTF exports; paid plans add higher limits and professional features.
How much does Polycam cost?
Basic costs $150/year or $30/month, Business costs $300/year per user, and Enterprise costs $1,200/year per seat with three seats minimum.
What did I test?
The supplied record marks Polycam as personally tested, but contains no transcript or observations, so specific hands-on actions cannot be verified.
Who is Polycam best for?
Polycam is particularly suited to architects, construction professionals, real estate teams, facilities managers, and 3D/VFX creators.