Matterport
Procreate
| Feature | Matterport | Procreate |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $11.99/mo | From $12.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | real-estate-agents, property-managers, architects, construction-firms | digital-artists, illustrators, concept-artists, hobbyists |
| Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
| 3d Scanning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Virtual Tours | ✓ | ✗ |
| Floor Plans | ✓ | ✗ |
| Measurements | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dollhouse View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Embedding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Tagging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cloud Hosting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Digital Painting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Brushes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Layers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Animation Assist | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Lapse | ✗ | ✓ |
| Color Tools | ✗ | ✓ |
| Apple Pencil Support | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Procreate Pros
- One-time purchase price (no subscription)
- Incredibly responsive and natural brush engine
- Massive brush library with custom brush creation
- Animation assist for frame-by-frame animation
✗ Procreate Cons
- iPad-only (no desktop or Android version)
- No vector support (raster only)
- Limited text and layout tools
The Verdict
Matterport is built for real estate agents and property managers, with a focus on 3d-scanning and virtual-tours. Procreate targets digital artists and illustrators and leads with digital-painting and brushes.
Pricing is close: Matterport starts at $11.99/mo versus $12.99/mo for Procreate — not a deciding factor on its own.
Matterport has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Procreate requires a paid subscription from day one.
Procreate edges out on user ratings (4.8 vs 4.4). 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 Procreate takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Procreate has a slight overall edge — but if industry-leading 3d virtual tour quality matters most to you, Matterport may still be the right call.