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Cognite Data Fusion vs Matterport

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Cognite Data Fusion

Energy

Industrial data platform that contextualises OT, IT and engineering data into an asset-centric knowledge graph

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: Cognite Data Fusion the platform is only as good as the contextualisation work, and that mapping effort is a consulting project that regularly costs more than the first-year subscription.; Matterport the free plan allows 1 active space and 2 users
  • They diverge on capability: Cognite Data Fusion covers Asset-centric data model, Matterport covers 3D capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cognite Data Fusion and Matterport actually diverge.

Attributes where Cognite Data Fusion and Matterport differ
AttributeCognite Data FusionMatterport
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, CloudWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryEnergyReal Estate
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: 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 Cognite Data Fusion

  • Asset-centric data model
  • Entity matching
  • P&ID parsing
  • 3D contextualisation
  • Cognite Atlas AI
  • Data workflows
  • Open SDKs
  • Extractors

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.

Cognite Data Fusion

  • An operator that wants engineers to find the drawing, the sensor trend and the last work order for a valve from one searchnot Matterport
  • A company standardising asset data across sites so an analytics team can build once and deploy to many plantsnot Matterport
  • An upstream operator building a production-optimisation model that needs sensor data joined to equipment metadatanot Matterport
  • A team replacing a stalled internal data-lake project where nobody could reconstruct what the tag names meantnot Matterport

Matterport

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

Where each one falls short

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

Cognite Data Fusion

  • The platform is only as good as the contextualisation work, and that mapping effort is a consulting project that regularly costs more than the first-year subscription.
  • Pricing is consumption-based and unpublished, so costs move with data volume and usage patterns you cannot forecast well until a year in.
  • It does not replace your historian, your ERP or your maintenance system, so Cognite is an additional recurring cost layered on systems you still pay for.
  • The reference base and data model lean heavily towards Norwegian and wider oil, gas and process industries; discrete manufacturing fit is weaker and the local partner network thinner outside energy.
  • Getting value out requires in-house Python and data engineering skill; organisations without a data team end up dependent on Cognite professional services for every new use case.

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

Cognite Data Fusion

On request
  • Cognite Data Fusion$undefined/year
    • Consumption-based pricing on data volume, compute and users
    • Available through cloud marketplaces with private offers
    • Contextualisation and onboarding quoted as a separate engagement

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 Cognite Data Fusion if

  • You need asset-centric data model.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want entity matching.
Cognite Data Fusion 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 Cognite Data Fusion or Matterport better?
Neither clearly leads. Cognite Data Fusion 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, Cognite Data Fusion or Matterport?
Matterport has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Cognite Data Fusion and Free for Matterport.
Does Cognite Data Fusion or Matterport run on more platforms?
Cognite Data Fusion runs on Web, Cloud. 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. Cognite Data Fusion starts at On request.
What is Cognite Data Fusion best used for?
Cognite Data Fusion is most often used for an operator that wants engineers to find the drawing, the sensor trend and the last work order for a valve from one search, a company standardising asset data across sites so an analytics team can build once and deploy to many plants, an upstream operator building a production-optimisation model that needs sensor data joined to equipment metadata, a team replacing a stalled internal data-lake project where nobody could reconstruct what the tag names meant. Of those, an operator that wants engineers to find the drawing, the sensor trend and the last work order for a valve from one search and a company standardising asset data across sites so an analytics team can build once and deploy to many plants are not what Matterport is typically brought in for.
What can Cognite Data Fusion do that Matterport cannot?
Cognite Data Fusion covers Asset-centric data model, Entity matching, P&ID parsing, 3D contextualisation. Matterport covers 3D capture, Virtual tours, Floor plans, Measurements.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cognite Data Fusion: Is Cognite a historian?

No. It reads from historians such as PI System and adds context. You still need the historian underneath.

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
Cognite Data Fusion: How is it priced?

Consumption-based on data, compute and users, quoted per customer. Nothing is published.

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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Cognite Data Fusion: How long does a deployment take?

First useful graph in a few months is realistic; full plant contextualisation across a site is typically a year or more.

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
Cognite Data Fusion: Can we do the contextualisation ourselves?

Technically yes, the SDKs and matching tools are open, but most customers use Cognite or a partner for the first site.

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