The short version
Matterport records a property with a 3D camera on site. Walkly builds the tour from photos and plans that already exist. They answer different questions, and the table shows where each fits.
| Matterport scan | Walkly tour from photos | |
|---|---|---|
| Site visit | Needed, with someone on site to scan | Not needed |
| Time to a tour | Book a visit, scan, then processing | A free demo tour in 3 days, the rest of your apartments within a week |
| Equipment | A Matterport or supported 360° camera | None on your side |
| What it shows | The space exactly as it was on the day of the scan | A photoreal reconstruction matched to the photos |
| Measurements | Yes, from the scan | No: it is for showing, not surveying |
| Apartments not built yet | Not possible | Yes, from the floor plan |
| Light and styling | As found on the day | Chosen: daylight, tidy rooms, no people |
| Hosting | On Matterport, under a subscription plan | Hosted by us, plus a copy of the files to host anywhere |
When a scan is the better choice
- You need floor areas and dimensions you can rely on.
- The tour documents condition, for an inventory, an insurer or a dispute.
- The property has never been photographed and someone is going there anyway.
When a tour from photos is the better choice
- The apartment is already listed and photographed, and a visit means disturbing tenants or guests.
- You have many apartments and the travel adds up.
- The apartment is not finished yet.
- You want the tour to look like the listing photos: clean, evenly lit, at its best.
Matterport is a trademark of Matterport, Inc. Walkly is not affiliated with Matterport.
Questions
Is a tour from photos as accurate as a scan?
No, and it does not try to be. A scan records the space as it is on the day; a reconstruction shows the apartment as the photos show it. For measurements, use a scan.
Can we use both?
Yes. Some operators scan the flagship apartment and use tours from photos for the rest of the portfolio.
Is there a Matterport alternative without a subscription?
Yes, if you do not need a scan. A Walkly tour is paid once, with hosting included and no monthly fee, and you get a copy of the tour files to host anywhere.
Is Matterport worth it?
It is when you need measurements or a record of the condition on the day, or when someone is going to the property anyway. For an apartment that is already photographed, or for many units, a tour rebuilt from the photos saves the visit and the hosting plan.