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MVE vs Scaniverse
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.
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Choose MVE if you need a free multi-view reconstruction pipeline with scene tools, format support, and an API. Look elsewhere if you need a project that regularly adds features or cannot work within its build requirements and the SIFT/SURF use caveat.
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Scaniverse offers capture and cloud processing for spatial workflows, with a free tier and paid plans for more credits and capabilities. Check seat limits, 360° restrictions, and commercial-rights requirements against your workflow.
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| MVE | Scaniverse | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Plus: $20 a month |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | scaniverse.nianticspatial.com |
| On photogrammetry software | #13 of 34 | #17 of 34 |
MVE: what it does well
- Free software for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Pipeline includes depth-map reconstruction and surface mesh creation.
- Imports datasets from Bundler, VisualSfM, and OpenMVG.
- Supports several image and mesh formats.
- Provides an API and a Qt-based desktop interface.
What to know first
- The project is in maintenance mode, with new features rarely added.
- Building requires libjpeg, libpng, and libtiff.
- UMVE requires Qt 5, and OpenGL is used by the ogl library.
- SIFT and SURF may be patent-restricted in some countries.
Scaniverse: what it does well
- Free plan includes 20,000 monthly credits
- Multiple team members can scan one site
- Web app accepts specified Insta360 raw files
- VPS maps work with Niantic Spatial SDK 4.0
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to five seats
- 360° video splats require Plus or Pro
- Commercial rights require Pro or Enterprise
- 360° scans have plan-specific maximum durations
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