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Best Photogrammetry Software in 2026

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.

34 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

OpenMVG

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Choose OpenMVG if you want free, open-source software with API access, point cloud export, and ground control point support.

8.9 Open source Visit site
2

OpenReco

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

OpenReco covers image reconstruction, georeferencing, measurement, vegetation mapping, and a broad set of exports.

8.9 Free plan Visit site
3

WebODM

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

WebODM offers local photogrammetry processing, a range of mapping tools, and several export formats at no installation cost.

8.5 Free plan Visit site
4

3Dsurvey

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

3Dsurvey combines data processing, extraction tools, and project sharing for surveying workflows.

7.7 From €225/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
5

COLMAP

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

COLMAP offers a free route from image collections to sparse and dense 3D outputs, with GUI, CLI, Python, and C++ options.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
6

KIRI Engine

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

KIRI Engine offers several scanning methods, with free and Pro plans setting different per-scan limits.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $79.99/yr Visit site
7

3DF Zephyr
by 3DF Zephyr
Free plan Windows

3DF Zephyr brings photo-based reconstruction together with a broad set of mapping, measurement and CAD outputs.

7.3 Free plan · paid from €199 Visit site
8

MetaScan

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

MetaScan combines mobile 3D capture, file conversion, and event scanning services, with a free plan and paid options for additional capacity.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo Visit site
9

OpenDroneMap

Free plan APILinuxMac+2

Choose ODM if you need open-source processing of camera imagery into georeferenced maps or 3D outputs, or want its API and Python integration for an application.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
10

MicMac

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

MicMac offers photogrammetric reconstruction tools, quality indicators, and open intermediate results for varied image sources.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
11

Meshroom
by Meshroom
Free plan LinuxWindows

Meshroom offers visual pipeline editing alongside command-line and JSON-based automation, at no listed cost.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
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RealityScan

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+1

RealityScan combines mobile capture tools with a desktop photogrammetry pipeline and a free option for eligible users.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $1,250/user/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
13

MVE

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose MVE if you need a free multi-view reconstruction pipeline with scene tools, format support, and an API.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
14

PhotoCatch

Free plan iPhoneMac

PhotoCatch combines photo- and video-based modeling with editing and USDZ or OBJ export.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
15

Polycam

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Polycam combines spatial capture, object modeling, floor plans, and drone mapping across mobile and browser access.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $12.50/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
16

Proximap

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose Proximap if you want free, open-source desktop photogrammetry with local processing and model export.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
17

Scaniverse

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Scaniverse offers capture and cloud processing for spatial workflows, with a free tier and paid plans for more credits and capabilities.

6.8 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Visit site
18

TeleSculptor

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose TeleSculptor for a free desktop workflow that converts aerial imagery into geospatial 3D models and supports customizable algorithms.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
19

Agisoft Metashape
by Agisoft Metashape
Free trial LinuxMacWeb+1

Choose Metashape if you need to turn varied imagery into 3D spatial outputs, especially when Professional Edition’s surveying and automation features fit your work.

6.6 From $179 · 30-day trial Visit site
20

DroneDeploy Aerial

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

DroneDeploy Aerial combines drone capture, mapping, analysis, and design overlays, with outputs and image limits depending on workflow and plan.

6.4 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
21

Correlator3D

Free trial Self-hostedWindows

Correlator3D combines extensive imagery support, photogrammetry outputs, editing tools, and LiDAR functions in a Windows-focused system.

6.2 From $295/mo Visit site
22

iTwin Capture Modeler

Free plan Windows

6.1 Free plan · paid from $4,000/mo (annual) Visit site
23

PhotoMesh

Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

PhotoMesh covers large-scale photogrammetry, with multiple geospatial outputs and automation options.

6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
24

ContextCapture

Free plan Windows

Choose ContextCapture if you need a free Windows product with orthophoto export, ground control points, and API access.

6.0 Free plan Visit site
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DJI Terra

Free trial Windows

DJI Terra offers reconstruction, mapping outputs, and DJI equipment integration in a Windows desktop package. Confirm hardware compatibility and trial limits before committing.

6.0 30-day trial Visit site

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