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LoopNet vs Matterport

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LoopNet

Real Estate

Commercial property listing marketplace owned by CoStar, where searching is free and the paid product is advertising exposure for brokers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Matterport logo

Matterport

Real Estate

3D digital twin platform for the built world

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: LoopNet loopNet is owned by CoStar, the dominant CRE data provider, so paying for LoopNet placement indirectly reinforces a single company dominant position across both listings and data in commercial real estate.; Matterport the free plan allows 1 active space and 2 users
  • They diverge on capability: LoopNet covers Free listing search, Matterport covers 3D capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LoopNet and Matterport actually diverge.

Attributes where LoopNet and Matterport differ
AttributeLoopNetMatterport
Pricing modelFree to search; paid tiers for listing advertiserssubscription
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 LoopNet

  • Free listing search
  • Tiered ad packages
  • CoStar network exposure
  • Syndication
  • Lead and view analytics
  • Saved search alerts

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.

LoopNet

  • A broker wanting one listing to reach both general public searchers and CoStar professional subscriber base without a second paymentnot Matterport
  • A property owner marketing a for-sale or for-lease asset who wants syndication across 150+ partner sites from a single listingnot Matterport
  • A tenant or investor searching for available commercial space for free without needing a paid accountnot Matterport
  • A brokerage comparing LoopNet advertising spend against its overall CoStar data subscription, since both are owned by the same companynot Matterport

Matterport

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

Where each one falls short

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

LoopNet

  • LoopNet is owned by CoStar, the dominant CRE data provider, so paying for LoopNet placement indirectly reinforces a single company dominant position across both listings and data in commercial real estate.
  • Paid tiers scale from Silver at roughly $131 a month upward, and Gold and Platinum pricing is not published, making budget comparison against competitors like CREXi harder to do cleanly.
  • Because listing quality and exposure correlate with ad spend tier, owners and brokers who cannot justify higher tiers get less visibility even for genuinely strong properties.
  • As a marketplace dependent on the CoStar data ecosystem, any pricing, policy or antitrust exposure affecting CoStar Group (including the June 2026 price-fixing lawsuit naming major brokerages) has knock-on relevance for LoopNet advertisers.
  • Free searchers and casual browsers create high traffic volume that is not itself the paying customer, so lead quality for advertisers varies and includes non-serious enquiries.

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

LoopNet

Free
  • Search (public)Free
    • Free browsing of listings, no account required for basic search
  • Silver listing plan$undefined/month
    • Entry paid advertising tier for brokers and owners
  • Gold / Platinum$undefined/month
    • Higher-visibility placement and expanded marketing tools, quote for exact pricing

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 LoopNet if

  • You need free listing search.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want tiered ad packages.
LoopNet 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 LoopNet or Matterport better?
Neither clearly leads. LoopNet starts at Free and Matterport at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LoopNet or Matterport?
LoopNet starts at Free and Matterport at Free.
Does LoopNet or Matterport run on more platforms?
LoopNet runs on Web, iOS, Android. Matterport runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use LoopNet for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is LoopNet best used for?
LoopNet is most often used for a broker wanting one listing to reach both general public searchers and costar professional subscriber base without a second payment, a property owner marketing a for-sale or for-lease asset who wants syndication across 150+ partner sites from a single listing, a tenant or investor searching for available commercial space for free without needing a paid account, a brokerage comparing loopnet advertising spend against its overall costar data subscription, since both are owned by the same company. Of those, a broker wanting one listing to reach both general public searchers and costar professional subscriber base without a second payment and a property owner marketing a for-sale or for-lease asset who wants syndication across 150+ partner sites from a single listing are not what Matterport is typically brought in for.
What can LoopNet do that Matterport cannot?
LoopNet covers Free listing search, Tiered ad packages, CoStar network exposure, Syndication. Matterport covers 3D capture, Virtual tours, Floor plans, Measurements.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

LoopNet: Is LoopNet free to use?

Searching and browsing listings is free. Payment is required only if you are the one advertising a property for sale or lease.

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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LoopNet: Who owns LoopNet?

CoStar Group, which acquired it in 2012 for roughly $860 million; it remains part of the same company that owns the CoStar data subscription product.

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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LoopNet: How much does listing advertising cost?

The Silver plan starts around $131 a month; Gold and Platinum tiers are priced higher with more placement and marketing tools, quoted directly.

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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