Best Photogrammetry Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Polycam is ranked #1 of 33 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of KIRI Engine and RealityScan. The best-ranked option with a free plan is KIRI Engine. The lowest first paid tier on this page is KIRI Engine at $6.67/mo.
Photogrammetry software helps turn imagery into 3D or geospatial outputs. Compare deployment and API access, then consider free image limits and whether GIS data, orthophotos, or point clouds can be exported. Ground control point support is another listed capability to weigh against your workflow. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add useful cost context. Polycam, KIRI Engine, and RealityScan are among the software entries, with 3Dsurvey and OpenMVG also shown. Consider the deliverables you need and use the listed capabilities to assess which options align with your project, from the way software is deployed to the exports you may require.
33 photogrammetry software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Polycam iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$12.50/mo Deployment: cloudOrthophoto export: YesPoint cloud export: Yes
- 2 KIRI Engine iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$6.67/mo Deployment: bothPoint cloud export: Yes
- 3 RealityScan iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$104.17/mo Deployment: desktopOrthophoto export: YesPoint cloud export: Yes
- 4 3Dsurvey iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3€15.63/mo Deployment: desktopOrthophoto export: YesPoint cloud export: Yes
- 5 Scaniverse iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Deployment: bothPoint cloud export: Yes
- 6 DroneDeploy Aerial iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Deployment: bothOrthophoto export: YesPoint cloud export: Yes
- 7 MetaScan iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Deployment: cloud
- 8 OpenMVG iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Deployment: desktopPoint cloud export: Yes
- 9 PhotoCatch iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Deployment: bothPoint cloud export: Yes
- 10 3DF Zephyr No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4€199/mo Deployment: desktopOrthophoto export: YesPoint cloud export: Yes
- 11 MicMac No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free Deployment: desktopOrthophoto export: YesPoint cloud export: Yes
- 12 WebODM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$24/mo Deployment: bothOrthophoto export: YesPoint cloud export: Yes
- 13 COLMAP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Deployment: desktopPoint cloud export: Yes
- 14 Meshroom No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Deployment: desktopPoint cloud export: Yes
- 15 OpenReco No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Deployment: desktopOrthophoto export: YesPoint cloud export: Yes
- 16 OpenDroneMap No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Deployment: desktopOrthophoto export: YesPoint cloud export: Yes
- 17 Agisoft Metashape No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Deployment: desktopOrthophoto export: YesPoint cloud export: Yes
- 18 metigo MAP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Deployment: desktopOrthophoto export: Yes
- 19 PHOTOMOD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Deployment: bothOrthophoto export: YesPoint cloud export: Yes
- 20 PIX4Dcatch No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Deployment: desktopOrthophoto export: YesPoint cloud export: Yes
- 21 RAM Elements No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Deployment: bothOrthophoto export: Yes
- 22 PhotoMesh No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Deployment: bothOrthophoto export: YesPoint cloud export: Yes
- 23 ArcGIS Hub No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 24 Bentley promis.e No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Deployment: bothOrthophoto export: YesPoint cloud export: Yes
- 25 ContextCapture No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Deployment: bothOrthophoto export: Yes
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Deployment | Orthophoto export |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polycam | 7.9 | Free plan | $12.50/mo | Yes | 12.5 /mo | cloud | Yes |
| 2 | KIRI Engine | 7.8 | Free plan | $6.67/mo | Yes | — | both | — |
| 3 | RealityScan | 7.8 | Free plan | $104.17/mo | Yes | — | desktop | Yes |
| 4 | 3Dsurvey | 7.3 | No | €15.63/mo | No | — | desktop | Yes |
| 5 | Scaniverse | 6.8 | No | — | Yes | 20 /mo | both | — |
| 6 | DroneDeploy Aerial | 6.7 | No | — | No | — | both | Yes |
| 7 | MetaScan | 6.7 | No | — | Yes | 9.99 /mo | cloud | — |
| 8 | OpenMVG | 6.7 | No | — | — | — | desktop | — |
| 9 | PhotoCatch | 6.6 | No | — | Yes | — | both | — |
| 10 | 3DF Zephyr | 6.4 | Free plan | €199/mo | Yes | — | desktop | Yes |
| 11 | MicMac | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | Yes |
| 12 | WebODM | 6.4 | Free plan | $24/mo | Yes | — | both | Yes |
| 13 | COLMAP | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 14 | Meshroom | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 15 | OpenReco | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | Yes |
| 16 | OpenDroneMap | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | desktop | Yes |
| 17 | Agisoft Metashape | 5.6 | No | — | No | — | desktop | Yes |
| 18 | metigo MAP | 5.6 | No | — | — | — | desktop | Yes |
| 19 | PHOTOMOD | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | both | Yes |
| 20 | PIX4Dcatch | 5.5 | No | — | No | — | desktop | Yes |
| 21 | RAM Elements | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | both | Yes |
| 22 | PhotoMesh | 5.4 | No | — | — | — | both | Yes |
| 23 | ArcGIS Hub | 5.3 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 24 | Bentley promis.e | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | 4,000 /mo | both | Yes |
| 25 | ContextCapture | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | both | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which photogrammetry software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Polycam is ranked #1 of 33 with a score of 7.9. KIRI Engine is second and RealityScan third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, KIRI Engine has the lowest first paid tier we found: $6.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation.