About Agisoft Metashape
Agisoft Metashape is stand-alone photogrammetry software that processes digital images and produces 3D spatial data. The output is used in GIS applications, cultural heritage documentation, visual effects production and indirect measurement of objects at many different scales.
The product is sold in Professional and Standard editions, with a comparison page and a 30-day trial. The company also runs Agisoft Cloud, an online platform for site inspection, annotation and documentation that includes cloud processing for Metashape Professional users. Support resources include tutorials, tips, a knowledge base, a community forum, showcase articles and downloads, and the site is available in English, Simplified Chinese and Russian.
Key features
- Photogrammetric processing of digital images
- 3D spatial data generation for GIS
- Professional and Standard editions
- Cloud processing through Agisoft Cloud
- Online site inspection and annotation
- Tutorials and knowledge base
Good fit for
- →Cultural heritage documentation
- →Mapping and survey work from aerial images
- →Visual effects asset capture
- Tags
- photogrammetry
- 3d-reconstruction
- gis
- mapping
- cultural-heritage
- aerial-imagery
- proprietary
Agisoft Metashape: questions and answers
- What is Agisoft Metashape used for?
- Agisoft Metashape is stand-alone photogrammetry software that processes digital images into 3D spatial data for GIS, cultural heritage, visual effects and measurement. It is a good fit for cultural heritage documentation, mapping and survey work from aerial images, and visual effects asset capture.
- How much does Agisoft Metashape cost?
- Agisoft Metashape is a paid product with no free plan.
- Is Agisoft Metashape open source?
- No. Agisoft Metashape is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the 3D & CAD category, open-source options include FreeCAD, Blender and OrcaSlicer.
- What are some alternatives to Agisoft Metashape?
- Agisoft Metashape competes with RealityScan and Polycam.
Open-source alternatives to Agisoft Metashape
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FreeCAD
3D & CAD
Official source code of FreeCAD, a free and opensource multiplatform 3D parametric modeler
LGPL-2.1vs SolidWorks★ 34k
Blender
3D & CAD
Official mirror of Blender
OSSvs Autodesk Maya★ 21k
OrcaSlicer
3D & CAD
G-code generator for 3D printers (Bambu, Prusa, Voron, VzBot, RatRig, Creality, etc.)
AGPL-3.0vs Simplify3D★ 16k
OpenSCAD
3D & CAD
OpenSCAD - The Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller
OSSvs Autodesk Fusion★ 10k
PrusaSlicer
3D & CAD
G-code generator for 3D printers (RepRap, Makerbot, Ultimaker etc.)
AGPL-3.0vs Simplify3D★ 9.4k
UltiMaker Cura
3D & CAD
3D printer / slicing GUI built on top of the Uranium framework
LGPL-3.0vs Simplify3D★ 7k
SaaS alternatives to Agisoft Metashape
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RealityScan
3D & CAD
Photogrammetry software that builds 3D models from photos and laser scans
SaaS
Polycam
3D & CAD
3D scanning app using LiDAR and photos to capture models
SaaS
Matterport
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Digital twin and 3D capture platform for spaces and real estate
SaaS
Meshy
3D & CAD
AI 3D model generator that creates models from text or images
SaaSMultitabber
3D & CAD
Editor for color grading, animating and exporting 3D Gaussian splat scenes
SaaS
Sketchfab
3D & CAD
Platform for publishing, sharing and selling 3D models
SaaS

