Best Photogrammetry Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Polycam is ranked #1 of 33 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of RealityScan and 3DF Zephyr. 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.
Photogrammetry software turns image sets into outputs used in modeling and geospatial workflows. Compare deployment and API access, then check support for ground control points and exports for GIS data, orthophotos, and point clouds. Free image limits and free-plan availability can help you gauge what is accessible without a paid option; paid-from pricing adds another point of comparison. Polycam, RealityScan, and 3DF Zephyr are among the entries to assess using these criteria. The right features depend on the project and the outputs you need to produce.
33 photogrammetry software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Polycam Top pick · 7.9 Free plan · $12.50/mo
#2 RealityScan Runner-up · 7.8 Free plan · $104.17/mo
#3 3DF Zephyr Also great · 7.7 Free plan · €199/mo
- Free planFree trial AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 12.5 /mo
- Deployment
- cloud
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$12.50/mofirst paid tier About PolycamVisit site - Free planFree trial AndroidiOSLinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- desktop
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$104.17/mofirst paid tier About RealityScanVisit site - Free planFree trial Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- desktop
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms€199/mofirst paid tier About 3DF ZephyrVisit site - Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- both
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$24/mofirst paid tier About WebODMVisit site - Free trial AndroidiOSLinuxWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Deployment
- desktop
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms€15.63/mofirst paid tier About 3DsurveyVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- desktop
- Point cloud export
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- both
- Point cloud export
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$6.67/mofirst paid tier About KIRI EngineVisit site - Free trial LinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Deployment
- desktop
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- desktop
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Linuxself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- both
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- desktop
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroid
- Deployment
- desktop
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Deployment
- desktop
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- both
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WindowsLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- desktop
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WindowsLinux
- Deployment
- both
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 20 /mo
- Deployment
- both
- Point cloud export
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 9.99 /mo
- Deployment
- cloud
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- desktop
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- desktop
- Point cloud export
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- desktop
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 4,000 /mo
- Deployment
- both
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
- Deployment
- both
- Orthophoto export
- Yes
- Point cloud export
- Yes
- Ground control points
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- desktop
- Point cloud export
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which photogrammetry software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Polycam is ranked #1 of 33 with a score of 7.9. RealityScan is second and 3DF Zephyr third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 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 how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.