3DVista is software that allows users to create and publish interactive 360-degree virtual tours and presentations. It offers tools for designing immersive experiences with panoramic images, hotspots, multimedia content, elearning and navigation elements. It is used by photographers, real estate professionals, and businesses to showcase properties and products in a visually engaging manner.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| no abonnement (already owned by ZHL) | software dependency |
| user-friendly | learning curve for advanced features |
| cross-platform compatibility | performance limitations |
| different publishing options (HTML5, flash, VR) | only 2 active devices at a time per license |
| highly customizable | cost for equipment like special cameras |
| free updates (= improvements) forever | |
| free upgrades (=new features, add-ons etc.) for a year after purchase | after that, a year worth of upgrades for 149€ (but when skipping upgrades for a while, you’ll also get the ones you “saved” on) |
A virtual tour through a laboratory. The purpose of equipment is explained. Describe the workflow in a project. Explorative learning. Getting a sense of the room before a project starts.
Very similar use cases for virtual tours to Matterport. However, there are some key differences. Comparison below.
| 3DVista | Matterport |
|---|---|
| no abonnement, one-time purchase | monthly costs |
| more types of interaction possible (Elearning elements, video hotspots, etc.) | more limited interaction types |
| no photogrammetry | dollhouse view and automatic floorplan (accuracy depends on number/quality of photos) |
| complex features require a deep knowledge of the software | easier to use |
| works with all kinds of 360° photos and videos | only supports certain cameras; smartphone app is required |
| smartphones can also be used for scanning (quality?) | |
| more fluid motion through the space (errors happen often, though) | |
| support for 360° videos | 360° videos are not supported |
| Photos have to be connected to one another manually to form a tour through the room | Photos are connected automatically to form a tour through the room |