Side by side
| Feature | Polycam | Tripo |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Online AI 3D model generator that turns text prompts or images into 3D models for games, 3D printing, animation and e-commerce. |
| Price from | not listed | 20 USD/mo |
| Free plan | trial | yes |
| Platforms | ios, android, web, api | web, api |
| API | yes | not stated |
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
Tripo: key features
- Text-to-3D and image-to-3D generation
- Smart Mesh quad topology from 500 to 25K polygons
- Automatic rigging with production-ready skeletons
- PBR texturing up to 8K
- Smart segmentation for 3D printing
- Export to GLB, FBX, OBJ, USD, STL and 3MF
FAQ
Is Polycam or Tripo better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Polycam and Tripo 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. Tripo: Yes, there is a free plan. 200 monthly credits (about 13 models), 1 concurrent task, standard queue, public models for non-commercial use only, limited edit history and exports, limited image generation access.