{"id":11381,"date":"2021-03-15T09:00:02","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T16:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/?p=11381"},"modified":"2022-12-23T07:48:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T14:48:28","slug":"iguide-vs-matterport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/iguide-vs-matterport\/","title":{"rendered":"iGUIDE Vs. Matterport: Virtual Tours Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">To sell a property agents first want to convince prospective buyers to visit. It is unlikely someone will visit a property unless they have seen and liked it first through images, videos, or other means. While high-quality images are pretty practical to promote properties online, recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/why-you-need-virtual-tours-in-your-real-estate-marketing\/\">3D virtual tours<\/a> are becoming more and more popular. In this article, we will compare iGUIDE vs Matterport as the leaders of the market and will analyze their pros and cons.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #326df7;color:#326df7\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #326df7;color:#326df7\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/iguide-vs-matterport\/#Why_Virtual_Tours\" >Why Virtual Tours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/iguide-vs-matterport\/#How_Does_3D_Virtual_Tour_Work\" >How Does 3D Virtual Tour Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/iguide-vs-matterport\/#iGUIDE_vs_Matterport\" >iGUIDE vs Matterport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/iguide-vs-matterport\/#iGUIDE_Vs_Matterport_Winner_iGUIDE\" >iGUIDE Vs. Matterport Winner: iGUIDE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-virtual-tours\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Virtual_Tours\"><\/span>Why Virtual Tours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2018-real-estate-in-a-digital-world-12-12-2018.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">NAR 2018 Survey of Home Buyers and Sellers<\/a>, floor plans were 3rd &#8220;most useful&#8221; website feature behind photos and detailed property information. 3D virtual tours combine floor plans and photography to create an immersive and interactive visual experience. iGUIDE and Matterport are two of the most popular 3D walkthrough software in the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomvustore.com\/virtualtours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1-1-1024x493.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1-1-1024x493.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1-1-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1-1-768x370.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1-1-400x193.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1-1.jpg 1119w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-3d-virtual-tour-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_3D_Virtual_Tour_Work\"><\/span>How Does 3D Virtual Tour Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 3D virtual tour is the perfect visual reproduction of the property. Every surface is captured in detail, every room is captured using special equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both iGUIDE and Matterport use 3D cameras to capture images and dimensions in which the camera is set up in different parts of the property to scan the area and take 3D images which are later used by the software to create the 3D virtual tour. The final tour can also be used to create still images or walkthrough videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iguide-vs-matterport\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iGUIDE_vs_Matterport\"><\/span>iGUIDE vs Matterport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without further ado let&#8217;s see how they compare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-they-work\">How they work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Matterport mixed 360 photography and 3D measurements with the help of artificial intelligence and creates &#8220;dollhouse&#8221; models. These are small replicas of the properties without the ceiling where the user can look down on the content of the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/my.matterport.com\/show\/?m=2X5xH49ibmg\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"xr-spatial-tracking\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>iGUIDE uses 360 photography and laser scanning to create virtual tours that are linked to 2D interactive floor plans. Customized SLR cameras with fisheye lenses are used to capture images that are later merged together. iGUIDE virtual tours do not offer a smooth transition between spaces or touchpoint but the quality of details are much better. See for yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-iguide wp-block-embed-iguide\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/youriguide.com\/vJVDL415WZ7GE1?embedded=1#?secret=9p6AetmlTv\" data-secret=\"9p6AetmlTv\" width=\"500\" height=\"720\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-equipment\">Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Matterport uses its own official automatic camera. This consists of several fixed lenses facing various directions. Just press a button and let the camera do its work. There is a smartphone app that will tell you where to place the tripod. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pro2Hero-1024x337.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pro2Hero-1024x337.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pro2Hero-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pro2Hero-768x253.png 768w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pro2Hero-1250x411.png 1250w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pro2Hero-400x132.png 400w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pro2Hero.png 1338w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, you can choose to scan spaces with a 3D camera, a 360\u00b0 spherical camera, or iPhone. Matterport works with a wide range of digital cameras designed to suit your immediate and growing needs over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Overview-Marquee-All-cameras-1024x370.png\" alt=\"iGUIDE Vs. Matterport\" class=\"wp-image-11393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Overview-Marquee-All-cameras-1024x370.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Overview-Marquee-All-cameras-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Overview-Marquee-All-cameras-768x278.png 768w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Overview-Marquee-All-cameras-1536x556.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Overview-Marquee-All-cameras.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Overview-Marquee-All-cameras-1250x452.png 1250w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Overview-Marquee-All-cameras-400x145.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>iGUIDE only supports IMS-5 which uses a fish-eye lens or Planix camera. Contrary to a conventional camera system, Planix measures and photographs a space at the same time.&nbsp;This reduces time spent in each space as you quickly capture information for a virtual tour and floor plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"IMS5\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jQupPI5qHEw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-speed\">Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the limited range for infrared scanning technology, more scans are needed in Matterport which increases the scanning time, ranging from 1 to 2 hours for large properties while iGUIDE can capture the same property in about 20 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Matterport 3D Tour | Everything you need to know!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CLxUCd5YRr0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With iGUIDE, scanning a property is simple. The iGUIDEs&#8217; patented camera system (IMS-5) allows you to capture floor plans and a 3D virtual tour along with your other services in the same appointment without increasing the time spent at each property. In terms of speed, we have a winner here: iGUIDE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"iGUIDE Speed of Capture\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vZ-WMsK0rNU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is another look at how iGUIDE works in action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"iGUIDE Camera System Introduction\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/getPU_n7z10?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creation\">Creation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Matterport&#8217;s software automatically assembles your 3D model with an option to fill the small gaps. iGUIDE software compiles the data automatically with a few tweaks needed to make sure everything looks right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blue-Navy-Simple-Comparison-Chart-2.jpg\" alt=\"iGUIDE Vs. Matterport\" class=\"wp-image-11386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blue-Navy-Simple-Comparison-Chart-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blue-Navy-Simple-Comparison-Chart-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blue-Navy-Simple-Comparison-Chart-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Blue-Navy-Simple-Comparison-Chart-2-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Matterport seems more user-friendly, however, you still need to exert more effort during the scanning process. Almost a tie here too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-output\">Output<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Matterport&#8217;s output is a detailed dollhouse view that allows buyers spatial awareness of the home with clickable points of interest. It also allows the visual zooming effect plus an Instagram-friendly video output. Models can be kept private, shared publicly, or shared with a select group of collaborators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Matterport 3D virtual tour new build extracted showreel video example\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PyJx7EOLnFw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>iGUIDE&#8217;s output is a 2D map where you can click on a room to view the 3D tour. This is easier to use for less tech-savvy users. In Fact, every iGUIDE is viewed with an interactive floor plan and 360-degree panoramic visuals, giving the user full control over their experience. Navigation is easier with the floor plan since you know where you are all the time. Floor plans can easily be exported. Every iGUIDE comes with room dimensions, total floor area, and professional floor plans drafted by iGUIDE&#8217;s drafting team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"iGUIDE\u00ae 3D Tour - Powered by roomvu\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N6fKa6bEy0s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The panoramas are completely editable in iGUIDE: make skies blue, edit out personal photos on the wall, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iguide-vs-matterport-cost\">iGUIDE vs Matterport: Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Matterport charges a monthly fee ranging from free to up to $309. To get the best results, however, you might need to buy Matterport Pro2 camera for $2,995.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/output-onlinejpgtools-20-1024x363.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/output-onlinejpgtools-20-1024x363.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/output-onlinejpgtools-20-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/output-onlinejpgtools-20-768x272.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/output-onlinejpgtools-20-1250x443.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/output-onlinejpgtools-20-400x142.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/output-onlinejpgtools-20.jpg 1495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To use iGUIDE there is no monthly fee. This means you are not tied down to an additional fixed cost for your business every month, you can pay as you go. Hosting is included in the iGUIDE processing fee and a link is provided for you to keep a secure, downloadable copy of all of the assets that can be self-hosted. For properties up to 1,450 sq ft, there is a minimum $29 fee. You can buy the iGuide Planix camera for $1999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-1024x186.png\" alt=\"iGUIDE Vs. Matterport\" class=\"wp-image-11385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-1024x186.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-300x54.png 300w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-768x139.png 768w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-1250x227.png 1250w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-400x73.png 400w, https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled.png 1383w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iguide-vs-matterport-winner-iguide\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iGUIDE_Vs_Matterport_Winner_iGUIDE\"><\/span>iGUIDE Vs. 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