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Alpha3D vs Polycam

Alpha3DPolycam

Bottom line: Alpha3D for game studios; Polycam for 3D artists and modelers.

Generative AI that turns text and 2D images into 3D models at scale

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Mobile 3D scanning with LiDAR, photogrammetry, and Gaussian splatting

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PricingContactFreemium
Category3d3d
Tags
text-to-3dimage-to-3dar-vrecommerceglb
3d-scanningphotogrammetrylidargaussian-splattingar
Best for
  • Game studios
  • AR/VR teams
  • E-commerce platforms
  • 3D artists and modelers
  • Architects and AEC professionals
  • AR and game developers
Pros
  • Both text-to-3D and image-to-3D
  • Fast generation in minutes
  • glb output for any engine
  • Built for scale
  • Real-time-ready assets
  • Supports LiDAR, photogrammetry, and Gaussian splatting
  • Exports to 15-plus formats for pro pipelines
  • Automatic floor plans with measurements
  • Runs on iOS, Android, and web with cloud processing
  • Team sharing and collaboration
Cons
  • Limited public pricing
  • Enterprise-oriented
  • Quality varies by prompt/image
  • No mobile app
  • Fewer free options than rivals
  • Best LiDAR quality needs supported Apple devices
  • Free tier restricts exports mostly to GLTF
  • Capture quality depends on lighting and technique
  • Professional use quickly requires a paid plan
  • Large scans can be processing- and storage-heavy

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