Last updated: November 1, 2026

Virtual Tours, Cost & Buyer’s Guide

Linking tour types, price drivers and provider questions in one place

Compare Matterport and 360° photo tours, see what moves the price, and read the guides on choosing a scanning company before you book.

Price a Tour

Matterport vs. 360° Photo Tours

Where dollhouse views meet the listing budget

A Matterport tour adds measurements and a dollhouse view; a 360° photo tour covers more ground for less. The comparison guide lays out which one fits a listing, a venue or a showroom.

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Pick the Right Provider Before You Book

Questions that carry from the first call to the final file

Our provider guides cover in-house versus hiring a firm, the mistakes that cost the most, and whether the tour pays for itself, so the quote you accept matches what you receive.

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Quick answer: Virtual tour cost depends mainly on the square footage of the space, then on its layout, the type of tour, add-ons such as floor plans, and hosting. A 360° photo tour is generally the most economical; a Matterport tour costs more and adds a 3D model and measurements. For a ballpark, use our cost calculator.

Key takeaways:

Square footage is the biggest cost driver, so have an accurate size ready when you ask for a quote.
Ask whether hosting is included and for how long; Matterport tours have ongoing hosting.
A clear scope produces an accurate, itemized quote.

What affects the cost of a virtual tour?

Size of the space: more square footage means more capture positions, more time on site and more processing.
Layout and complexity: small rooms, tight corridors, multiple floors and crowded spaces take more scan points than an open plan.
Type of tour: linked 360° photos, a Matterport 3D model or a custom-built 3DVista tour.
Add-ons: floor plans, branding, hotspots, embedded video and similar extras.
Hosting: Matterport tours live on its cloud platform, usually as a recurring cost; some providers bundle a period of hosting into the price.
Location and scheduling: travel, access windows and turnaround time.

The full breakdown is in what affects Matterport tour cost. For a ballpark on your own space, try the 360° virtual tour cost calculator.

Which tour type costs what?

	360° photo tour	Matterport	3DVista
Relative cost	Most economical	Higher	Depends on how much is built into the tour
How you pay	Capture, plus hosting if needed	Capture, plus recurring hosting	Project price; no per-tour software fee
Measurements	Generally no	Yes	Not its purpose
Hosting	Flexible	Matterport’s cloud	Self-hosted; can run offline
Best for	A simple look-around on a budget	Commercial listings and space planning	Branded marketing tours and trade shows

Compare them further in Matterport vs. 360° virtual tours, or see a finished 3DVista example: the Life Venture real estate tour.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get an accurate virtual tour quote?

Send the address, the approximate square footage, the number of floors, the type of tour you want and any add-ons such as floor plans. Square footage is the first thing almost every provider asks about, because it is the clearest predictor of capture time. Request a quote.

Are there ongoing fees for a virtual tour?

Often, yes. Matterport tours are hosted on Matterport’s cloud, typically as a recurring cost, and some providers bundle a period of hosting into the price. A 3DVista tour is a set of files you can host anywhere. Ask how long hosting is included before comparing quotes.

Is a Matterport tour worth the extra cost?

It is when people need to understand the layout or take measurements, as commercial tenants often do. For a simple look around a space, a 360° photo tour usually gives better value. Neither replaces a laser scan where accuracy matters for design or construction.

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Virtual storefronts

A virtual storefront is an interactive 3D model of a store or showroom that visitors can explore online, with products they can view and often buy from inside the tour.

Virtual tours & real estate

Cost & choosing a provider

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More guides

How to Write a 3D Laser Scanning Scope or RFP

Virtual Tour Guides

360° and Matterport virtual tours let clients, buyers, and visitors explore a space from anywhere. These guides explain the options, costs, and technology so you can choose the right kind of tour for your property or project.

Two decisions these guides help you makeChoosing the platform, and setting the budget

Which format fits the space

Matterport vs. 360° virtual tours
What each platform does well
How real estate use differs from commercial
Where a guided tour beats a walkthrough
Read before you commit to a provider

What it will cost to produce

What affects Matterport virtual tour cost
How square footage drives scan points
Which add-ons change the total
How to write a scope or RFP
Read before you request quotes

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Learn the essentials

What the virtual tour guides coverFour guides for planning and buying a tour

Matterport vs. 360° virtual toursHow the two formats differ in navigation, measurement and cost, and which suits the space you actually have.
What affects Matterport tour costThe variables behind a quote — floor area, scan point count, add-ons and hosting — so the number is not a surprise.
Writing a scanning scope or RFPHow to specify a capture job clearly enough that competing quotes are comparable rather than guesswork.
Scanning and tours for real estateHow agents and owners use tours and scan data to market space and cut down on in-person showings.