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Polycam vs Scene Manager

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Polycam compared with Scene Manager
DetailPolycam logo PolycamScene Manager logo Scene Manager
What it doesAI reality capture for professionals Organize cameras, lights, render settings and outputs in 3ds Max, then batch render every setup in one click
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingNot given Free: up to 5 setups with core modules. Professional: $9.90 per seat/month or $119 billed yearly, includes unlimited setups and all 25+ modules. Enterprise: contact for custom pricing.
Key features
  • Spatial capture using LiDAR and photogrammetry
  • Object capture for creating 3D models of individual items
  • 2D and 3D floor plan generation with automated measurements
  • Drone/aerial capture and processing
  • Export to 15+ formats including OBJ, FBX, DXF, STL
  • Collaborative team editing and shared libraries
  • Virtual walkthroughs and 3D viewing
  • AI-generated floor plan reports
  • Point cloud exports in multiple formats
  • Content API for integration
  • 25+ customizable modules for cameras, lights, render settings, outputs and post-production
  • One-click batch rendering for multiple setups
  • Save and restore tone mapping and LightMix per setup
  • Rule-based output builder with consistent naming and folder structures
  • Custom properties for any camera, light, or object
  • Template import and export for team collaboration
  • Native conversion to Scene States and batch render configs
  • RenderFlow integration for submitting multiple setups
  • Support for V-Ray, Corona, FStorm and all other 3ds Max render engines
  • No lock-in: works without plugin installed or after license expires
What makes it different
  • Trusted by half of Fortune 500 companies
  • Works on any smartphone - no special equipment required
  • Enterprise-grade security with SOC-2 compliance
  • Dedicated white-glove onboarding and support for enterprise
  • Cross-platform availability on iOS, Android, and web
  • Modern visual interface that replaces built-in Scene States with 25 modules for complete scene control
  • Batch render dozens of camera angles with unique settings from a single file
  • Native RenderFlow integration for easy multi-setup rendering at farm scale
  • Team-friendly with template sharing and no vendor lock-in
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