The cost of a Matterport 3D virtual tour depends on whether you hire a professional scanning service or capture tours yourself (DIY). Here is a complete breakdown of both approaches.
Professional Matterport Scanning (THE FUTURE 3D Pricing)
Professional scanning eliminates the need to purchase expensive camera equipment and subscriptions. THE FUTURE 3D provides end-to-end Matterport scanning across all 50 US states and internationally.
Service pricing by property type:
- Residential (up to 3,000 sqft): $350 - $1,000
- Commercial (offices, retail, restaurants): $750 - $2,000
- Large Venue (hotels, convention centers, stadiums): $2,000 - $5,000+
What is included in the base service:
- Professional on-site scanning with Matterport Pro3 camera
- Complete 3D virtual tour with dollhouse view, floor plan view, and inside walkthrough
- Shareable link and embed code for your website
- Quality assurance and optimization before delivery
- 24-48 hour turnaround
What is NOT included (important):
- Hosting: $20/month — The client must subscribe to Matterport hosting or transfer the tour to their own Matterport account. Hosting is never included in the scanning fee, not even for one month.
- Schematic floor plans: +$50 — Dimensional floor plans are an add-on, not standard.
Available Add-Ons
| Add-On | Price |
|---|---|
| Schematic Floor Plans | +$50 |
| MatterPak Bundle (OBJ + XYZ mesh) | +$100 |
| E57 Point Cloud Export | +$150 |
| Video Flythrough | +$150/minute |
DIY Matterport Cost
Going the DIY route requires a significant upfront equipment investment plus ongoing subscription costs:
- Camera: The Matterport Pro3 is a significant capital investment. Third-party cameras like the Ricoh Theta Z1 or iPhone LiDAR can be used with reduced quality.
- Subscription: $9.99/month (Starter, 5 spaces) to $309/month (Business, 100 spaces)
- Learning curve: Expect 5-10 scans before achieving professional-level results
- Your time: On-site capture, uploading, quality checking, and delivery
DIY makes financial sense only for high-volume users capturing 50+ tours per year who can justify the equipment cost and have trained operators.
Total Cost of Ownership Comparison
For a business needing 10 Matterport tours per year:
Professional service (THE FUTURE 3D):
- 10 residential scans at ~$500 avg = $5,000/year
- No equipment purchase, no subscription, no learning curve
- Professional quality from day one
DIY approach:
- Camera purchase (one-time, amortized over 3 years)
- Subscription: $69/month × 12 = $828/year (Professional plan)
- Your time: ~20-30 hours per year for scanning + QA
- Inconsistent quality during learning period
Why Professional Scanning Saves Money Long-Term
Beyond the direct cost comparison, professional scanning saves money in several ways:
- No equipment maintenance or replacement costs — cameras require calibration and eventually need replacement
- Consistent quality — every tour meets professional standards from the first project
- Time savings — your staff focuses on their core work instead of learning scanning workflows
- Scalability — need 100 scans next month? We handle it without you buying more equipment
- Insurance and liability — professional service providers carry their own insurance
Contact THE FUTURE 3D for a free, itemized quote for your specific project. We respond to every inquiry within 1 hour.