CoStar
Matterport
| Feature | CoStar | Matterport |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Contact sales | Free / from $11.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | commercial-brokers, property-investors, asset-managers, appraisers | real-estate-agents, property-managers, architects, construction-firms |
| Founded | 1987 | 2011 |
| Property Data | ✓ | ✗ |
| Market Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tenant Information | ✓ | ✗ |
| Comparable Sales | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mapping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Forecasting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Alerts | ✓ | ✗ |
| 3d Scanning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Virtual Tours | ✗ | ✓ |
| Floor Plans | ✗ | ✓ |
| Measurements | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dollhouse View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Embedding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Tagging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ CoStar Pros
- Most comprehensive commercial real estate database
- Detailed property and tenant information
- Advanced analytics and market forecasting
- Verified data with dedicated research teams
✗ CoStar Cons
- Very expensive subscription costs
- Primarily focused on commercial real estate
- Steep learning curve for new users
✓ Matterport Pros
- Industry-leading 3D virtual tour quality
- Works with smartphone cameras or Pro3 camera
- Measurement tools for accurate floor plans
- Embeddable tours for websites and listings
- AI-powered property insights
✗ Matterport Cons
- Pro3 camera is expensive ($3,395)
- Large spaces require many scan points
- Monthly hosting fees for active spaces
The Verdict
CoStar is built for commercial brokers and property investors, with a focus on property-data and market-analytics. Matterport targets real estate agents and property managers and leads with 3d-scanning and virtual-tours.
CoStar uses custom enterprise pricing, while Matterport starts at $11.99/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Matterport has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. CoStar requires a paid subscription from day one.
Matterport edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Matterport offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 7), while CoStar takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Matterport has a slight overall edge — but if most comprehensive commercial real estate database matters most to you, CoStar may still be the right call.