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Polycam

Scans rooms and objects into 3D models, floor plans and measurements from a phone.

4.3 Design
4.3 Very good 4.3

Bottom line: Polycam is a strong design tool, best known for spatial capture of interiors and sites. It has a free plan.

Measurements make it a working tool, not a novelty Accuracy depends on lighting and surface texture
Reviewed by Challenging Voice Editorial · Updated Aug 2026 How we rate
PricingFrom $30/mo
Free planYes
CompanyPolycam
PlatformsAndroid, iOS, Web
Best forDesign
Visits5
Last reviewedAug 2026
UpdatedAug 2026
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Overview

Polycam captures the physical world with the camera already in your pocket. Spatial capture documents interiors, object capture builds models of individual items, and floor plans come out with measurements attached. Drone photogrammetry and Apple Vision Pro support extend it past the handheld case.

Measurement is what moves this from a novelty to a working tool. A scan that produces dimensions you can rely on replaces a site visit with a tape measure and a notepad, which is why architecture, construction, real estate, forensics and insurance all show up in its customer list.

It runs on iOS, Android and the web, free to start, then $150 a year or $30 a month, $300 a year per user for business and $1,200 a year per seat for enterprise with a three-seat minimum. Phone capture accuracy depends on lighting and surface texture, reflective and transparent objects still defeat photogrammetry, and survey-grade work needs survey-grade equipment.

Key features

  • Spatial capture of interiors and sites
  • Object capture into 3D models
  • Floor plans with automated measurements
  • Drone and aerial photogrammetry processing
  • Apple Vision Pro support

Screenshots & demo

Demo video

Screenshots

Polycam screenshot 1

Pricing

Polycam has a free plan, and paid plans start at $30/mo.

  • Pricing modelFreemium
  • Starting priceFrom $30/mo
  • Free planYes
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Pricing is provided as a guide. Check the official site for the latest plans.

Is Polycam expensive?

Polycam starts at $30, which is 114% above the Design median of $14 a month across the 84 priced tools we list in that category.

The cheapest paid option in Design starts at $0.5 and the most expensive at $185.

74% of Design tools in the directory offer a free tier, and this is one of them.

Compared against every priced listing in Design, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Measurements make it a working tool, not a novelty
  • Runs on a phone rather than dedicated hardware
  • Free tier plus a 7-day trial on annual plans

Cons

  • Accuracy depends on lighting and surface texture
  • Reflective and transparent objects still defeat photogrammetry
  • Enterprise requires a three-seat minimum at $1,200 each

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
Polycam (this tool)4.3Yes$30/moSpatial capture of interiors and sites
Relume4.7Yes$26/moAI-generated wireframes and page structure from a prompt
Canva4.7Yes$15/moMagic Studio suite of AI design tools
Durable4.7Yes$25/moWebsite generation marketed at roughly 30 seconds

Our verdict

4.3 / 5 4.3

Polycam is a strong design tool, best known for spatial capture of interiors and sites. It offers a free plan, with paid upgrades from $30/mo.

What makes it different: Polycam stands out for spatial capture of interiors and sites.

How we score it
Overall 4.3
Value for money 4.7
Feature depth 4.9
Popularity 3.7
Best for ProfessionalsTeamsCreatorsCurious learners

Frequently asked questions

What is Polycam?
Polycam is a design tool listed in the Challenging Voice directory. Scans rooms and objects into 3D models, floor plans and measurements from a phone.
Is Polycam free?
Yes, Polycam offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits, starting at $30/month.
How much does Polycam cost?
Polycam starts at $30 per month. See the pricing plans above for full details.
What are the best Polycam alternatives?
Popular alternatives to Polycam include VoxDeck, Workflow, and Limecube. Browse them all in the Design category.
Is Polycam any good?
Polycam scores 4.3 out of 5 based on our editorial review.

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