COLMAP
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VisitCOLMAP vs Polycam
What both publish
| Fact | COLMAP | Polycam |
|---|---|---|
| Security | The provided Windows binaries are not officially signed and may trigger a Windows Defender security warning. | Polycam says captures are stored with industry-standard encryption and are not shared unless users publish or share them directly. |
| Support | The project directs users to GitHub Discussions for questions and the GitHub issue tracker for bug reports and feature requests. | Business plans include priority email support, while Enterprise support includes email and phone support, onboarding, training, account management, and priority technical assistance. |
COLMAP plans
- COLMAPFree
Polycam plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$150 a year
- Business$400 a year
- Enterprise$1,200 a year
Pick COLMAP if…
COLMAP is suited to researchers and developers reconstructing 3D scenes from image collections, whether they prefer a GUI, command line or code integration. Users should be comfortable with research software and its installation options.
Pick Polycam if…
Polycam suits professionals in architecture, engineering and construction, forensics, product design, manufacturing, and media who need 3D capture or floor plans.