Side by side
| Feature | Polycam | Hyper3D Rodin |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Phone-based AI 3D scanning that turns room captures into measured floor plans and CAD/BIM exports for AEC and other professional teams. | Generates 3D models from text prompts or images, for designers, game developers and 3D creators who need controllable assets fast. |
| Price from | not listed | not listed |
| Free plan | trial | trial |
| Platforms | ios, android, web, api | web, api, blender, unity, unreal, godot, maya, 3ds max |
| API | yes | yes |
Polycam: key features
- AI-assisted 3D capture with photogrammetry and LiDAR
- On-device floor plan generation with automatic object detection
- Dimension capture within 0.5 inch tolerance on standard interior scans
- Editable 2D/3D plans with metric and imperial units
- Export to PDF, PNG, SVG and DXF with shareable links
- Xactimate exports and Content/Reconstruction API
Hyper3D Rodin: key features
- Image to 3D generation from one image, with optional extra views
- Text to 3D generation from a text prompt
- Bounding Box, Voxel and PointCloud ControlNet control
- 3D editing with Parts, Refine and Modify tools
- Export to .obj, .fbx and .glb
- Plug-ins for Blender, Unity, Unreal, Godot, Maya, 3DS Max and ComfyUI
FAQ
Is Polycam or Hyper3D Rodin better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Polycam and Hyper3D Rodin free?
Polycam: There is a free trial. 7-day free Business trial. A basic plan is listed on the pricing page, but the page text does not specify its limits. Hyper3D Rodin: There is a free trial. Free 7-day trial is advertised on the site; the homepage also mentions a free preview when generating.