Matterport
Redfin
| Feature | Matterport | Redfin |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $11.99/mo | Free / from $1.5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | real-estate-agents, property-managers, architects, construction-firms | home-buyers, home-sellers, cost-conscious-sellers, data-driven-buyers |
| Founded | 2011 | 2004 |
| 3d Scanning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Virtual Tours | ✓ | ✗ |
| Floor Plans | ✓ | ✗ |
| Measurements | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dollhouse View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Embedding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Tagging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cloud Hosting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Property Search | ✗ | ✓ |
| Home Valuations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Agent Services | ✗ | ✓ |
| Market Insights | ✗ | ✓ |
| 3d Walkthroughs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Offer Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Neighborhood Data | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Redfin Pros
- Lower listing fees than traditional brokerages (1-1.5%)
- Highly accurate home value estimates (Redfin Estimate)
- Salaried agents incentivized by customer satisfaction
- Fast and accurate listing updates from MLS
✗ Redfin Cons
- Agent availability limited in some areas
- Less personalized service than traditional agents
- Not available in all markets
The Verdict
Matterport is built for real estate agents and property managers, with a focus on 3d-scanning and virtual-tours. Redfin targets home buyers and home sellers and leads with property-search and home-valuations.
On pricing, Redfin is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $1.5/mo compared to $11.99/mo for Matterport. That $10.49/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Matterport offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 7), while Redfin takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.