Free Interactive Tools
22 free tools to estimate costs, verify compliance, pick the right scanning method, and plan your 3D documentation project.
No signup required. Built by THE FUTURE 3D for AEC professionals, facility managers, and project owners.
Cost Calculators & ROI
Estimate project budget, compare plans, and model return on investment.
3D Scanning Cost Calculator
Service-specific price estimator across 5 scanning service lines with dynamic pricing logic and GA4 tracking.
Try ToolAerial Survey Cost Estimator
Budget calculator for drone photogrammetry and LiDAR surveys based on acreage, accuracy target, and deliverables.
Try ToolMobile SLAM Scanning Cost Estimator
Warehouse, manufacturing, and retail facility cost modeling by square footage with NavVis VLX 3 / MLX pricing.
Try ToolGaussian Splatting Cost Estimator
Budget calculator for hybrid LiDAR + Gaussian Splatting projects — includes 1.5× photogrammetry uplift.
Try ToolVirtual Tour ROI Calculator
Model payback for Matterport virtual tours vs. traditional listing photography across real estate, hospitality, and retail.
Try ToolDock vs. Pilot ROI Calculator
Compare break-even economics of autonomous DJI Dock 3 operations versus piloted drone visits over 1-5 year horizons.
Try ToolNiche Project Cost Estimator
Pricing model for specialty captures — stadiums, theme parks, mines, ski resorts, and other high-complexity projects.
Try ToolCompliance & Planning
Verify regulatory requirements, plan deployments, and run project-prep checklists.
BVLOS Compliance Checker
11-country EASA Specific Category regulatory screener for autonomous BVLOS drone operations.
Try ToolDock Deployment Planner
Recommends DJI Dock 2 vs. Dock 3 vs. multi-dock coverage plans based on site geometry and flight frequency.
Try ToolAs-Built Checklist
Pre-scan readiness checklist for as-built documentation projects — access, site prep, deliverable scope, and QA criteria.
Try ToolAs-Built Scope Builder
Interactive RFP helper that outputs a scan-to-BIM scope-of-work document aligned to LOD and deliverable requirements.
Try ToolFilm Scanning Planner
Production-friendly planner for film/VFX location scans — LED volume prep, VFX reference capture, and virtual-production pipelines.
Try ToolEquipment Selection
Pick the right technique, compare equipment and software, match deliverables to your use case.
Scanning Solution Quiz
Interactive decision tree that routes your project to the right scanning technology.
Try Tool3D Scanning Assessment
7-question readiness assessment identifying the best scanning approach for your industry and deliverables.
Try ToolGaussian Splatting Method Selector
Decide when Gaussian Splatting beats traditional mesh / photogrammetry for your project type.
Try ToolAerial Survey Method Selector
LiDAR vs. photogrammetry vs. manned aircraft — matches capture method to site size, accuracy target, and terrain.
Try ToolPoint Cloud Software Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of 16 point cloud processing platforms (Autodesk ReCap, Leica Cyclone, FARO SCENE, and more).
Try ToolMatterport Plan Comparison
Compare Matterport Starter / Professional / Business / Enterprise plans against business use cases and budget.
Try ToolFile Format Picker
Recommend the right point cloud / mesh file format (E57, LAS, LAZ, RCP, OBJ, IFC) for your downstream workflow.
Try ToolIndustry-Specific
Tools tailored to specific industries and use cases (education, school safety, campus documentation).
School Tour Cost Calculator
K-12 and higher-education virtual tour pricing calculator aligned to school safety mapping and recruitment use cases.
Try ToolCampus Tour Planning Checklist
Project planning workflow for multi-building higher-education virtual tour engagements.
Try ToolSchool Safety Compliance Checker
State-by-state tool for K-12 safety mapping mandates, federal funding alignment, and reporting requirements.
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