AI 3D & Avatar Generation
Polycam
3D scanning and AI object generation app with a genuinely usable free plan.
Free tierwebiosandroid
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DEV-TOP · horizontalWhat it does
Polycam turns a phone's camera or LiDAR sensor into a 3D scanner, capturing real-world objects and spaces as 3D models, and also offers AI-assisted object and floor-plan generation, all usable on a free plan before running into export-format limits.
This is a direct link to Polycam — we don't currently earn anything from it.
Free tier reality
Free plan allows unlimited scans with GLTF export at no cost; paid plans unlock additional export formats and higher-resolution processing.
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DEV-MID · rectangleKey features
- LiDAR and photogrammetry 3D scanning
- AI object and floor-plan generation
- Mobile and web apps
- GLTF export on the free plan
Best for
- Turning a real object or room into a 3D model from a phone
- Indie developers needing scanned 3D assets
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DEV-BOTTOM · horizontalPolycam FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is Polycam free?
Yes — Free plan allows unlimited scans with GLTF export at no cost; paid plans unlock additional export formats and higher-resolution processing.
What is Polycam best for?
Turning a real object or room into a 3D model from a phone Indie developers needing scanned 3D assets
What platforms does Polycam run on?
Polycam is available on: web, ios, android.