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ARGUS Enterprise vs Matterport

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ARGUS Enterprise

Real Estate

Cash flow forecasting and valuation software for commercial real estate, the industry-standard modelling tool now sold by Altus Group with no published price

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Matterport logo

Matterport

Real Estate

3D digital twin platform for the built world

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Matterport has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ARGUS Enterprise pricing is entirely unpublished and quoted per user, making it hard to budget for a growing team without an ongoing sales relationship with Altus Group.; Matterport the free plan allows 1 active space and 2 users
  • They diverge on capability: ARGUS Enterprise covers DCF valuation, Matterport covers 3D capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ARGUS Enterprise and Matterport actually diverge.

Attributes where ARGUS Enterprise and Matterport differ
AttributeARGUS EnterpriseMatterport
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, WebWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Real Estate).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ARGUS Enterprise

  • DCF valuation
  • Traditional capitalisation methods
  • Lease-by-lease analysis
  • Portfolio budgeting
  • ARGUS Intelligence
  • ARGUS file interoperability

Only in Matterport

  • 3D capture
  • Virtual tours
  • Floor plans
  • Measurements
  • BIM integration
  • Procore
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Google Street View

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ARGUS Enterprise

  • An institutional investor needing DCF valuations in the ARGUS file format lenders and counterparties expectnot Matterport
  • An appraiser producing defensible, industry-standard valuation reports for institutional clientsnot Matterport
  • A REIT or investment manager running portfolio-wide budget and scenario comparisons across propertiesnot Matterport
  • A CRE professional pursuing ARGUS Software Certification as a recognised credential for career progressionnot Matterport

Matterport

  • Creating navigable 3D digital twins of properties and buildingsnot ARGUS Enterprise
  • Publishing virtual property tours for real estate listingsnot ARGUS Enterprise
  • Capturing as built spatial documentation of commercial sitesnot ARGUS Enterprise

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ARGUS Enterprise

  • Pricing is entirely unpublished and quoted per user, making it hard to budget for a growing team without an ongoing sales relationship with Altus Group.
  • Because the ARGUS file format is the institutional standard, firms are effectively locked into the platform to participate fully in institutional deal flow, regardless of whether a cheaper tool would otherwise serve them.
  • The interface and modelling workflow have a steep learning curve, which is precisely why the ARGUS Software Certification exists as a distinct, paid credentialing track.
  • Altus Group also owns Reonomy, a CRE data product, which means a firm buying both ARGUS and Reonomy is concentrating spend with a single vendor across valuation and data.
  • It is a modelling and valuation tool, not a data source; a firm still needs separate market data (CoStar, Reonomy or similar) to populate the assumptions ARGUS models run on.

Matterport

  • The free plan allows 1 active space and 2 users
  • The plans page shows no dollar amounts; price is set by the number of active spaces and only appears after selecting a plan
  • Paid plans are billed annually and each tier caps both active spaces and users, from 5 to 20 spaces and 3 users on Starter up to 100 to 300 spaces and 50 users on Business
  • Enterprise and government plans are contact sales with no published rate
  • Spaces beyond the plan allowance require moving to a higher tier rather than paying an incremental fee shown on the page

Pricing, plan by plan

ARGUS Enterprise

On request
  • ARGUS Enterprise$undefined/year
    • No published pricing, quote required from Altus Group
    • Licensed per user, typically annual subscription
    • ARGUS Intelligence and certification training priced separately

Matterport

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 active space
    • Matterport capture app
    • Basic measurements
  • Starter$9.99/month
    • 5 active spaces
    • Schematic floor plans
    • MatterTags
  • Professional$69/month
    • 25 active spaces
    • BIM file export
    • 4K print-quality photos
  • Business$309/month
    • 100 active spaces
    • API access
    • Team management

Which should you pick?

Choose ARGUS Enterprise if

  • You need dcf valuation.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want traditional capitalisation methods.
ARGUS Enterprise review

Choose Matterport if

  • You need 3d capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want virtual tours.
Matterport review

Questions people ask

Is ARGUS Enterprise or Matterport better?
Neither clearly leads. ARGUS Enterprise starts at On request and Matterport at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ARGUS Enterprise or Matterport?
Matterport has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ARGUS Enterprise and Free for Matterport.
Does ARGUS Enterprise or Matterport run on more platforms?
ARGUS Enterprise runs on Windows, Web. Matterport runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Matterport for free?
Yes. Matterport has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ARGUS Enterprise starts at On request.
What is ARGUS Enterprise best used for?
ARGUS Enterprise is most often used for an institutional investor needing dcf valuations in the argus file format lenders and counterparties expect, an appraiser producing defensible, industry-standard valuation reports for institutional clients, a reit or investment manager running portfolio-wide budget and scenario comparisons across properties, a cre professional pursuing argus software certification as a recognised credential for career progression. Of those, an institutional investor needing dcf valuations in the argus file format lenders and counterparties expect and an appraiser producing defensible, industry-standard valuation reports for institutional clients are not what Matterport is typically brought in for.
What can ARGUS Enterprise do that Matterport cannot?
ARGUS Enterprise covers DCF valuation, Traditional capitalisation methods, Lease-by-lease analysis, Portfolio budgeting. Matterport covers 3D capture, Virtual tours, Floor plans, Measurements.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ARGUS Enterprise: Is there a published ARGUS Enterprise price?

No. Altus Group quotes pricing directly, licensed per user on typically an annual basis.

Matterport: Does Matterport offer a free account option?

Yes, Matterport offers a 'Start Free' option that allows users to create accounts and begin using the platform without immediate payment.

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ARGUS Enterprise: What is ARGUS Software Certification?

A professional credential recognising proficiency in ARGUS Enterprise, reflecting how central the platform is to institutional CRE valuation work.

Matterport: How can I access Matterport's pricing details?

Specific pricing information is available on a dedicated Pricing page or by contacting Matterport's sales team at +1(888) 993-8990 or through the 'Get a Demo' option.

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ARGUS Enterprise: Why is ARGUS considered an industry standard?

Its output file format has become the de facto exchange standard lenders and institutional investors expect when reviewing a commercial property valuation.

Matterport: What industries can use Matterport's solutions?

Matterport serves multiple industries including Corporate Real Estate, Property Marketing, Facilities Management, and Design & Construction, suggesting pricing may vary by industry use case.

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