When it comes to construction documentation, every decision you make impacts your efficiency, accuracy, and bottom line. Two major players dominate the 3D and 360° capture world — Matterport and CloudPano — but in 2025, more contractors, architects, and developers are making the switch to CloudPano.
In this guide, we’ll break down why CloudPano is the best choice for construction professionals who want fast, flexible, and budget-friendly documentation workflows.
Construction sites change daily — sometimes hourly. Without proper documentation, you risk:
360° documentation tools solve these problems by creating permanent, immersive records of your project at every stage.
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Matterport often requires proprietary cameras or expensive LiDAR-enabled devices. CloudPano works with almost any 360° camera — from affordable models like Ricoh Theta to high-end Insta360 and DSLRs.
This means you can start capturing construction progress today without a heavy equipment investment.
Matterport uses a recurring hosting model where projects remain online only if you pay ongoing fees. With CloudPano, you have flexible hosting options and can export and store your tours independently — giving you control of your data.
CloudPano lets you white-label your tours, add your logo, and present under your own domain. That’s a huge win for construction firms that want professional, client-facing deliverables.
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Upload your 360° images, link them in minutes, and share a live walkthrough with stakeholders — even while you’re still on-site.
CloudPano’s interface allows you to create versioned tours, so clients and teams can toggle between Day 1, Week 4, Month 6 — and instantly see project evolution.
Teams don’t need to travel for every site visit. Engineers, inspectors, and owners can access a secure tour link from anywhere, cutting travel costs and decision delays.
Matterport’s recurring hosting fees + limited camera options = higher ongoing costs.
CloudPano’s open hardware compatibility, flexible hosting, and white-label features make it a more affordable long-term solution — without sacrificing quality.
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While construction firms might not always use Google Street View, CloudPano’s GSV publishing is a valuable extra for builders who also showcase retail, commercial, or mixed-use developments post-construction. This added feature gives you a competitive edge if you also handle marketing deliverables.
If you need speed, flexibility, brand control, and cost savings, CloudPano beats Matterport hands down for construction documentation. It’s faster to deploy, works with more cameras, and gives you full ownership of your data.
Get started with CloudPano today and transform how you document, share, and collaborate on construction projects.
Compact, ready to go anywhere
Interchangeable lens that’s 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.
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