In todayâs competitive real estate photography market, standing out means offering more than just great listing photos. Buyers want to walk through a space from their phone or laptop, and agents want a quick, affordable way to deliver that immersive experience.
Matterport has long been the go-to name in virtual tours â but for photographers who want control, affordability, and speed, DIY virtual tour solutions like CloudPano are quickly becoming the top choice.
Matterport is powerful but comes with some frustrations:
As covered in Why Insurance Companies Are Adopting 360 Virtual Tour Technology, the shift toward flexible, brand-friendly 360 platforms is happening across multiple industries â and real estate photographers are leading the way.
A solid DIY virtual tour platform should:
Photographers also benefit when the platform integrates with documentation tools like those covered in Using 360 Photo Tools to Document and Verify Insurance Losses â showing that one set of skills and tools can open multiple income streams.
CloudPano ticks every box for real estate photographers:
Whether you use a Ricoh Theta Z1, Insta360, or DSLR pano rig, CloudPano supports it â no forced hardware purchases.
Upload, link scenes, add hotspots, and publish in minutes. This speed mirrors workflows seen in From Damage to Documentation: Using 360 Virtual Tours for Claims Processing â and itâs just as valuable for getting listings live.
Your logo, your colors, your domain. You can even private-label client deliverables for ongoing brand recognition.
Choose one-time payment hosting or subscription plans â youâre not forced into monthly lock-ins like with Matterport.
Boost visibility by publishing to Google Maps directly from your tour dashboard, as explained in Matterport vs CloudPano: Which Supports Google Street View Integration Better?.
For a deeper dive into platform flexibility, check Matterport vs CloudPano 2025: Features, Pricing, and Usability Compared.
When paired with the right marketing, CloudPano can help you increase revenue per project:
This mirrors strategies discussed in The Future of Architecture Visualization with 360° Photo Documentation â cross-selling across industries to boost profitability.
Deliver your tours via your own branded subdomain so your name is always in front of clients. This works brilliantly for property managers and agencies â and is similar to how pros use 360 Photo Documentation and Virtual Tours: A New Standard for Real Estate Teams to keep their branding consistent across projects.
For real estate photographers, CloudPano is the ultimate DIY Matterport alternative â giving you speed, flexibility, brand control, and new revenue opportunities without the equipment or subscription headaches. And because it works seamlessly with the strategies in Insurance Claims and the Rise of 360° Property Documentation, itâs a tool you can use far beyond real estate.
đ„ Start creating stunning virtual tours today:
Compact, ready to go anywhere
Interchangeable lens thatâs upgradeable
Dual 1-inch sensors for improved clarity and low light performance
Dynamic range and 6K 360° capture
360° photo resolution at 21MP
8K 360° video recording for ultra-detailed visuals.
4K single-lens mode for traditional wide-angle shots.
Invisible selfie stick effect for drone-like perspectives.
2.5-inch touchscreen with Gorilla Glass protection.
Waterproof up to 33ft for underwater shooting.
360° photo resolution in 23MP
Slim design at 24 mm thick
Built-in image stabilization for smooth video capture.
Internal 19GB storage for photo and video storage.
Wireless connectivity for remote control and sharing.
60MP 360° still images for high-resolution photography.
5.7K 360° video recording at 30fps.
2.25-inch touchscreen for intuitive control.
USB Type-C port for fast charging and data transfer.
MicroSD card slot for expandable storage.
Try it free. No credit card required. Instant set-up.