Best Photogrammetry Software in 2026
Updated
In short: COLMAP is ranked #1 of 33 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Polycam and RealityScan. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Polycam. The lowest first paid tier on this page is KIRI Engine at $6.67/mo.
Photogrammetry software turns image sets into outputs that can support 3D and geospatial work. Compare API access and deployment options, then check the free image limit and whether a free plan is available. Ground control point support may be relevant to your process, while GIS data, orthophoto, and point cloud export indicate which outputs you can take into other tools or workflows. Paid-from pricing adds another point of comparison. COLMAP, Polycam, and RealityScan are among the software options shown. Weigh these listed capabilities against the images you have and the outputs your project requires.
33 photogrammetry software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
7 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COLMAPWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 2 | PolycamWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $12.50/mo | 6.6 | |
| 3 | RealityScanWindows · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $104.17/mo | 6.6 | |
| 4 | WebODMWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $24/mo | 6.6 | |
| 5 | KIRI EngineWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $6.67/mo | 6.5 | |
| 6 | OpenRecoWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | 3DF ZephyrWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | €199/mo | 6.4 | |
| 8 | 3DsurveyWeb · Windows · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | €15.63/mo | 5.7 |
| 9 | OpenDroneMapWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 10 | OpenMVGWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 11 | Agisoft MetashapeWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 12 | MeshroomWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 13 | MetaScanWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 14 | MicMacWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 15 | MVEWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 16 | PhotoMeshWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 17 | PIX4DcatchWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 18 | ProximapWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 19 | ScaniverseWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 20 | TeleSculptorWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 21 | ContextCaptureWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 22 | PhotoCatchMac · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 23 | PHOTOMODWeb · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 24 | metigo MAPWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 25 | Trimble InphoNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
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Questions about this list
Which photogrammetry software is ranked first on Freedom251?
COLMAP is ranked #1 of 33 with a score of 6.6. Polycam is second and RealityScan third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, KIRI Engine has the lowest first paid tier we found: $6.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.