Polycam vs Triple 3D

Polycam is AI reality capture software for professionals who document, measure and design. It uses AI-assisted photogrammetry and LiDAR to capture spaces, construction sites, facilities, products and materials in 3D, and it can create shareable 3D object models. Users can generate customizable 2D floor plans; paid plans also list instant 3D and editable 2D floor plans. Drone footage can be processed into expansive 3D models. Polycam is available on Android, iOS and web browsers, though Space Mode scanning is limited to compatible iOS devices. Listed exports include GLTF, OBJ, FBX, DAE, STL, USDZ, point cloud formats and DXF; named workflows include Blender, Unity, SketchUp and Xactimate. Free access has limited space, object and AI captures, with GLTF exports and public link sharing. Basic costs $150 a year, equivalent to $12.50 per month when billed yearly. Seven-day trials are offered with annual Basic and Business plans, but not monthly plans or Enterprise. Business is listed at $400 a year and Enterprise at $1,200 a year.

Triple 3D is a free web tool that generates 3D models from text prompts, images, photos, sketches, and reference material. The site presents it for game assets, 3D-printing concepts, product mockups, and creative prototypes. Models can be previewed online, with inspection of polygons, dimensions, units, mesh status, and watertightness. Image-to-3D downloads include GLB, OBJ, and STL, and the listed export formats also include FBX. Optimization tools reduce polygon counts, repair geometry, and prepare assets for a target use. Named workflow examples include Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, Roblox, Maya, Cinema 4D, Cura, Bambu Studio, and PrusaSlicer. Text-to-3D, image-to-3D, sketch-to-3D, and AI texturing are listed. The Free plan costs nothing, but usage, features, export options, storage duration, and tool availability may change. Generated models may need manual cleanup.