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Polycam

by Polycam · San Francisco, United States

3D scanning app that creates models and floor plans from phone photos, LiDAR and drone imagery.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
Start without a card
Deployment
Cloud
Web, Android & iOS
App Advisor rating
4.2
transparency & India fit

What is Polycam?

Polycam is cad, 3d & engineering software from Polycam, based in San Francisco, United States. 3D scanning app that creates models and floor plans from phone photos, LiDAR and drone imagery.

CAD and 3D software covers mechanical and architectural design, BIM, structural analysis, CAM and rendering. Licensing is expensive, so subscription versus perpetual and Indian reseller support matter.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams. Beyond cad, 3d & engineering software, Polycam also covers photo editing & image tools.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +Native mobile apps for work on the go
  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Polycam features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Polycam adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • 2D drafting and 3D modelling
  • BIM and structural analysis
  • Simulation and FEA
  • CAM and CNC programming
  • Rendering and visualisation
  • Collaboration and versioning
  • Interoperability (DWG, STEP, IFC)
  • Education licences
  • Mobile apps for Android and iOS
  • Free plan to start without a card

Polycam pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Polycam charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on poly.cam.

Specifications

Category
CAD, 3D & engineering software, Photo editing & image tools
Vendor
Polycam
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Founded
Not published
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web, Android, iOS
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Polycam — frequently asked questions

What is Polycam?+

Polycam is cad, 3d & engineering software by Polycam. 3D scanning app that creates models and floor plans from phone photos, LiDAR and drone imagery.

How much does Polycam cost?+

Polycam has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Polycam offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Polycam offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Polycam made in India?+

No. Polycam is developed by Polycam in San Francisco, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Polycam best suited for?+

Polycam suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for cad, 3d & engineering software with photo editing & image tools.

What are the best alternatives to Polycam?+

Popular alternatives in cad, 3d & engineering software include FreeCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk Fusion. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Polycam deployed?+

Polycam is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.

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