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OpenMVG vs OpenReco
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 Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Choose OpenMVG if you want free, open-source software with API access, point cloud export, and ground control point support. Look elsewhere if you need a deployment type beyond desktop or require features beyond those listed.
Visit OpenMVG Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
OpenReco covers image reconstruction, georeferencing, measurement, vegetation mapping, and a broad set of exports. It is available free for Windows, macOS, and Linux without an account or subscription.
Visit OpenRecoThe facts
| OpenMVG | OpenReco | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | abhibagul.github.io |
| On photogrammetry software | #1 of 34 | #2 of 34 |
OpenMVG: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- Provides API access.
- Exports point clouds.
- Supports ground control points.
What to know first
- Deployment is listed as desktop.
- The listed capabilities are limited to API access, point cloud export, and ground control points.
OpenReco: what it does well
- Free, open source, and MIT licensed.
- Can use GPU processing with an automatic CPU fallback.
- Supports EXIF GPS and ground control point georeferencing.
- Exports point clouds and GIS formats.
What to know first
- No account or subscription is required, but platform is desktop only.
- GPU multi-view stereo uses COLMAP CUDA.
- No listed mobile or web version.
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