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MicMac vs PhotoCatch
Both stand on photogrammetry software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
MicMac offers photogrammetric reconstruction tools, quality indicators, and open intermediate results for varied image sources. Note the AperiCloud format limit and the source-building and Mac installation caveats.
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Free plan iPhoneMac
PhotoCatch combines photo- and video-based modeling with editing and USDZ or OBJ export. Its desktop hardware requirements and the Cloud privacy limitation are worth considering alongside the free and paid plan options.
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| MicMac | PhotoCatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | PhotoCatch Essentials: $4.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | micmac.ensg.eu | photocatch.app |
| On photogrammetry software | #10 of 34 | #14 of 34 |
MicMac: what it does well
- Free and open source under CECILL-B.
- Supports frame, pushbroom, and scanned analogue imagery.
- Outputs can use a desired coordinate system.
- Intermediate results are available in open data formats.
- Includes quality indicators for processing results.
What to know first
- AperiCloud does not support 64-bit PLY.
- Building from source uses several external tools.
- Mac installation involves compiling from source.
- Latest Mac revision may be unstable or fail to compile on a given OS.
PhotoCatch: what it does well
- Creates models from photos, video, or both.
- Includes texture editing, AR optimization, transform, and crop.
- Exports USDZ and OBJ files.
- Mobile capture, editing, and sharing are available through PhotoCatch Cloud.
- Offers a free plan and monthly paid plans.
What to know first
- Desktop requires macOS 12 Monterey or later and Apple Silicon.
- Some Intel Macs require 16 GB RAM and a compatible AMD GPU.
- Cloud uploads include files, and complete data security is not guaranteed.
- Paid plans automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before period end.
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