Best Photogrammetry Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Polycam is ranked #1 of 33 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of RealityScan and 3Dsurvey. The best-ranked option with a free plan is RealityScan. The lowest first paid tier on this page is KIRI Engine at $6.67/mo.
Turning photographs into 3D or geospatial outputs starts with comparing the capabilities that match your project. Check API access and deployment, then look at the free image limit and whether GIS data, orthophotos, or point clouds can be exported. Ground control point support is another listed detail to weigh against your workflow. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help frame the cost comparison. Polycam, RealityScan, and 3Dsurvey are among the entries to consider. Use the listed exports and workflow details to assess which software fits the imagery and deliverables you have in mind.
33 photogrammetry software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
33ranked
9free plans on this page
$6.67/molowest paid tier
5 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Photogrammetry Software 25 channels on this page · 136 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromDeploymentOrthophoto exportPoint cloud exportGround control pointsGIS data exportAPI access Spec sheet Score
01 Polycam Free planYesPaid from$12.5/moDeploymentcloudOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportYesAPI accessYes 8/8spec lines stated 7.7
02 RealityScan Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentdesktopOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportYesAPI accessYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.7
03 3Dsurvey Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDeploymentdesktopOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportYesAPI accessnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.6
04 WebODM Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentbothOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportYesAPI accessYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.5
05 3DF Zephyr Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentdesktopOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportYesAPI accessnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.4
06 COLMAP Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentdesktopOrthophoto exportnot statedPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsnot statedGIS data exportnot statedAPI accessYes 4/8spec lines stated 7.4
07 Agisoft Metashape Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDeploymentdesktopOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportYesAPI accessYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.3
08 KIRI Engine Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentbothOrthophoto exportnot statedPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsnot statedGIS data exportnot statedAPI accessYes 4/8spec lines stated 7.3
09 MicMac Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentdesktopOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportnot statedAPI accessnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.3
10 OpenReco Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentdesktopOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportYesAPI accessYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.1
11 Meshroom Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentdesktopOrthophoto exportnot statedPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportnot statedAPI accessYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.9
12 PHOTOMOD Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentbothOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportYesAPI accessnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.9
13 OpenDroneMap Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentdesktopOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportYesAPI accessYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.7
14 OpenMVG Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeploymentdesktopOrthophoto exportnot statedPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportnot statedAPI accessYes 4/8spec lines stated 6.4
15 RAM Elements Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentbothOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportnot statedGround control pointsYesGIS data exportnot statedAPI accessYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.3
16 metigo MAP Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeploymentdesktopOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportnot statedGround control pointsnot statedGIS data exportnot statedAPI accessnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.2
17 PIX4Dcatch Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDeploymentdesktopOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportYesAPI accessYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.2
18 Scaniverse Free planYesPaid from$20/moDeploymentbothOrthophoto exportnot statedPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsnot statedGIS data exportnot statedAPI accessYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.2
19 DroneDeploy Aerial Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDeploymentbothOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportYesAPI accessYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.1
20 PhotoMesh Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDeploymentbothOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportYesAPI accessYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.1
21 TeleSculptor Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentdesktopOrthophoto exportnot statedPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportYesAPI accessnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.1
22 ArcGIS Hub Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDeploymentnot statedOrthophoto exportnot statedPoint cloud exportnot statedGround control pointsnot statedGIS data exportnot statedAPI accessnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.0
23 Bentley promis.e Free planYesPaid from$4,000/moDeploymentbothOrthophoto exportYesPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsYesGIS data exportYesAPI accessYes 8/8spec lines stated 6.0
24 MetaScan Free planYesPaid from$9.99/moDeploymentcloudOrthophoto exportnot statedPoint cloud exportnot statedGround control pointsnot statedGIS data exportnot statedAPI accessnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
25 MVE Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDeploymentdesktopOrthophoto exportnot statedPoint cloud exportYesGround control pointsnot statedGIS data exportnot statedAPI accessYes 4/8spec lines stated 6.0
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Deployment | Orthophoto export |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polycam | 7.7 | Free plan | $12.50/mo | Yes | 12.5 /mo | cloud | Yes |
| 2 | RealityScan | 7.7 | Free plan | $104.17/mo | Yes | — | desktop | Yes |
| 3 | 3Dsurvey | 7.6 | No | €15.63/mo | No | — | desktop | Yes |
| 4 | WebODM | 7.5 | Free plan | $24/mo | Yes | — | both | Yes |
| 5 | 3DF Zephyr | 7.4 | Free plan | €199/mo | Yes | — | desktop | Yes |
| 6 | COLMAP | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 7 | Agisoft Metashape | 7.3 | No | — | No | — | desktop | Yes |
| 8 | KIRI Engine | 7.3 | Free plan | $6.67/mo | Yes | — | both | — |
| 9 | MicMac | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | Yes |
| 10 | OpenReco | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | Yes |
| 11 | Meshroom | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 12 | PHOTOMOD | 6.9 | No | — | Yes | — | both | Yes |
| 13 | OpenDroneMap | 6.7 | No | — | Yes | — | desktop | Yes |
| 14 | OpenMVG | 6.4 | No | — | — | — | desktop | — |
| 15 | RAM Elements | 6.3 | No | — | Yes | — | both | Yes |
| 16 | metigo MAP | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | desktop | Yes |
| 17 | PIX4Dcatch | 6.2 | No | — | No | — | desktop | Yes |
| 18 | Scaniverse | 6.2 | No | — | Yes | 20 /mo | both | — |
| 19 | DroneDeploy Aerial | 6.1 | No | — | No | — | both | Yes |
| 20 | PhotoMesh | 6.1 | No | — | — | — | both | Yes |
| 21 | TeleSculptor | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 22 | ArcGIS Hub | 6.0 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 23 | Bentley promis.e | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | 4,000 /mo | both | Yes |
| 24 | MetaScan | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | 9.99 /mo | cloud | — |
| 25 | MVE | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | desktop | — |
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Questions about this list
Which photogrammetry software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Polycam is ranked #1 of 33 with a score of 7.7. RealityScan is second and 3Dsurvey 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 on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.
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