The difference in one table
| iGuide | Highbuilt | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Property photographers and agents who shoot | Agencies with buyers or tenants abroad |
| Equipment | iGuide camera on site | None |
| Output | 360° tour and measured floor plan | Walkable 3D model, day and night |
| Measurements | Measured | Reconstruction from photos |
| Building and area | Not offered | Floors, sun hours, view, walking times |
| Pricing model | Pay per use, by floor area; a "Radix" package at $4.99 (per iGuide's help centre) | $100 first tour, then $599/month for 5 tours |
| Subscription | None | Monthly after the first tour |
Verified on 2 November 2026 on iGuide's help centre.
Where iGuide wins
- Measured floor plans. Where square footage is disputed or regulated, a measured plan is the right tool.
- No subscription. Photographers often cite this as their reason for choosing it over Matterport.
- Real 360° images of every room captured.
Where Highbuilt wins
- No camera, no trip. We start from the listing photos already online.
- Walk the whole unit. Not only from the points where a camera stood.
- Context for buyers abroad. The floor, the direction, the sun and the walk to the train, in the same tour.
Honest limits of Highbuilt
- No measurements: never use a Highbuilt tour to state a unit's area.
- About 24 hours per tour.
- Only as good as the listing photos.
Which one should you choose?
- A photographer is going anyway and area must be exact → iGuide.
- The unit is far away, tenanted, or not worth a shoot → Highbuilt.
- A high-value listing for foreign buyers → an on-site capture if possible, Highbuilt for the rest of the portfolio.
Other on-site options: Highbuilt vs Matterport, Kuula vs CloudPano vs Highbuilt.
How we compared
iGuide's pay-per-use model and the Radix price come from iGuide's own help centre (US and rest of world), read on 2 November 2026. Photographers' preference for no subscription comes from discussions on Reddit. We run Highbuilt.
FAQ
Does iGuide need a visit?
Yes. The iGuide camera captures the property on site.
Is iGuide cheaper than Highbuilt?
Per tour it depends on floor area and the package; there is no monthly fee. Add the cost of the visit and the photographer's time to compare fairly.
Can I use Highbuilt for measured square footage?
No. Use a measured capture or the developer's floor plan for areas.
