PIX4Dcatch vs Agisoft Metashape

PIX4Dcatch8.9Visit Agisoft Metashape8.0Visit

Higher score PIX4Dcatch #3 in AI 3D Scanning Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit PIX4D

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Agisoft Metashape #8 in AI 3D Scanning Software 8.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit site

• PIX4Dcatch fits best

  Mobile LiDAR and photogrammetry field capture

• Agisoft Metashape fits best

  Professional photogrammetry and geospatial production

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Side by side

Feature	PIX4Dcatch 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Agisoft Metashape 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.0
Ranking	#3 in AI 3D Scanning Software	#8 in AI 3D Scanning Software
Best for	Mobile LiDAR and photogrammetry field capture	Professional photogrammetry and geospatial production
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$179 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PIX4Dcatch 1/4 · Agisoft Metashape 1/4
Textured mesh output	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Measurement tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Web app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
API access	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Capture input	Both	Not checked yet
Mobile platforms	Both	Not checked yet
Export formats	OPF, PLY, OBJ, GLTF, WKT, ZIP	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines photogrammetry, LiDAR, GPS, and RTK device connectivity Supports measurements, GCPs, live meshes, volumes, and AR overlays Exports to OPF, PLY, OBJ, GLTF, WKT, and ZIP project data	Dense clouds, textured models, DSMs, DTMs, and orthomosaics Ground control, check points, and geospatial export support Windows, macOS, Linux, Python scripting, and API access
Cons	Some scanning-kit compatibility notes are limited to iOS devices Advanced cloud collaboration requires the PIX4Dcatch Pro + PIX4Dcloud Pro tier The broader workflow depends on compatible PIX4D or survey hardware integrations	Standard Edition starts at $179 as a one-time license Licenses are node-locked rather than broadly transferable Professional workflows may exceed the needs of casual 3D users
Our verdict	PIX4Dcatch is a mobile 3D scanning application for surveyors, civil engineers, construction teams, utilities professionals, and forensic users. It captures imagery, positional information, and LiDAR data on supported Apple devices to… Read the review →	Agisoft Metashape is standalone photogrammetry software that converts digital images into 3D spatial data. It is aimed at professionals working in surveying, mapping, GIS, cultural heritage documentation, visual effects, and measurement.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PIX4Dcatch — where it wins

  • Combines photogrammetry, LiDAR, GPS, and RTK device connectivity
  • Supports measurements, GCPs, live meshes, volumes, and AR overlays
  • Exports to OPF, PLY, OBJ, GLTF, WKT, and ZIP project data

  Where it doesn't

  • Some scanning-kit compatibility notes are limited to iOS devices
  • Advanced cloud collaboration requires the PIX4Dcatch Pro + PIX4Dcloud Pro tier
  • The broader workflow depends on compatible PIX4D or survey hardware integrations

• Agisoft Metashape — where it wins

  • Dense clouds, textured models, DSMs, DTMs, and orthomosaics
  • Ground control, check points, and geospatial export support
  • Windows, macOS, Linux, Python scripting, and API access

  Where it doesn't

  • Standard Edition starts at $179 as a one-time license
  • Licenses are node-locked rather than broadly transferable
  • Professional workflows may exceed the needs of casual 3D users

• PIX4Dcatch8.9/10 · Free plan

  A field-focused mobile scanner combining LiDAR, photogrammetry, positioning, and 3D exports.

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• Agisoft Metashape8.0/10 · 30-day trial

  A professional photogrammetry suite for reconstruction, mapping, and geospatial exports.

  Visit siteFull verdict →