Matterport is a leading provider of 3D virtual tour and mapping technology. It offers a platform that enables the capture, creation, and sharing of immersive 3D models of real-world spaces. Using specialized cameras and software, Matterport allows users to easily create interactive virtual tours and explore spaces in a realistic and engaging way. It is widely used in various industries, including real estate, architecture, construction, and hospitality, for showcasing properties, creating virtual walkthroughs, and facilitating remote collaboration.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| integration and sharing capabilities | cost considerations (special equipment necessary, e.g. cameras) |
| multiple users can work on one project (free version: 2 at a time) | limited capture in certain environments (e.g. lighting conditions) |
| automatically creates a dollhouse view from the photos | large data files |
| movement through the rooms feels relatively natural and fluid | dependency on third party |
| also works with smartphone cameras | requires special app and special cameras to work |
Recreate a room in VR for exploring it independently and remotely. Provide information about elements of the room.
Similar possibilities for creating virtual tours to 3DVista. 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 |
Capture, share, and collaborate the built world in immersive 3D