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Buildots vs Matterport

Buildots logo

Buildots

Construction

Hard hat mounted 360 cameras and computer vision that score build progress against the BIM model

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: Buildots tracking depends on a BIM model maintained at construction level of detail; on a job where the model is stale or was never built for coordination, the comparison degrades and much of the value disappears.; Matterport the free plan allows 1 active space and 2 users
  • They diverge on capability: Buildots covers Hard hat 360 capture, Matterport covers 3D capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Buildots and Matterport actually diverge.

Attributes where Buildots and Matterport differ
AttributeBuildotsMatterport
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
CategoryConstructionReal Estate
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Buildots

  • Hard hat 360 capture
  • Model to as-built comparison
  • Per activity progress scoring
  • Programme deviation alerts
  • Delay forecasting
  • Visual evidence trail
  • Subcontractor performance reporting

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.

Buildots

  • A residential tower where the same fit-out sequence repeats on forty floors and the contractor wants an objective read on cycle timenot Matterport
  • A hospital or data centre fit-out where MEP first fix progress is disputed between the main contractor and trades every monthnot Matterport
  • A developer that wants independent progress evidence before certifying an interim payment applicationnot Matterport
  • A contractor building a production rate history across projects so future programmes are based on measured output rather than assumptionnot Matterport

Matterport

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

Where each one falls short

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

Buildots

  • Tracking depends on a BIM model maintained at construction level of detail; on a job where the model is stale or was never built for coordination, the comparison degrades and much of the value disappears.
  • The data only arrives if someone walks the site every week with the camera, so coverage decays quietly when the site team is under pressure, exactly when the reporting is most needed.
  • Pricing is per project rather than per seat and includes hardware, so a contractor cannot roll it out cheaply across a portfolio of small jobs and it is uneconomic below a certain project value.
  • It reads interior fit-out and repetitive vertical work far better than structure, groundworks or external envelope, so a large fraction of a project's programme is outside what it can score.
  • Making progress objective creates commercial friction with subcontractors whose valuations have historically been negotiated, and contractors who deploy it without addressing that in the subcontract get pushback rather than adoption.

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

Buildots

On request
  • Buildots$undefined/year
    • Priced per project by size and duration
    • Camera hardware included in the engagement
    • Model onboarding and setup quoted 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 Buildots if

  • You need hard hat 360 capture.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want model to as-built comparison.
Buildots 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 Buildots or Matterport better?
Neither clearly leads. Buildots 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, Buildots or Matterport?
Matterport has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Buildots and Free for Matterport.
Does Buildots or Matterport run on more platforms?
Buildots runs on Web, iOS, Android. 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. Buildots starts at On request.
What is Buildots best used for?
Buildots is most often used for a residential tower where the same fit-out sequence repeats on forty floors and the contractor wants an objective read on cycle time, a hospital or data centre fit-out where mep first fix progress is disputed between the main contractor and trades every month, a developer that wants independent progress evidence before certifying an interim payment application, a contractor building a production rate history across projects so future programmes are based on measured output rather than assumption. Of those, a residential tower where the same fit-out sequence repeats on forty floors and the contractor wants an objective read on cycle time and a hospital or data centre fit-out where mep first fix progress is disputed between the main contractor and trades every month are not what Matterport is typically brought in for.
What can Buildots do that Matterport cannot?
Buildots covers Hard hat 360 capture, Model to as-built comparison, Per activity progress scoring, Programme deviation alerts. Matterport covers 3D capture, Virtual tours, Floor plans, Measurements.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Buildots: What does Buildots cost?

It is quoted per project based on size, duration and scope, with camera hardware included. Nothing is published.

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.

Source
Buildots: Do I need a BIM model?

Yes. The system scores progress by comparing captured conditions against model objects, so the model quality sets the ceiling on accuracy.

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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Buildots: What kind of projects suit it?

Repetitive vertical work with heavy interior fit-out. Civil, groundworks and external envelope are poorly covered.

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.

Source
Buildots: Who does the site walks?

Your own site team, typically once or twice a week. There is no Buildots operator on site.

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