Matterport or iGUIDE?

Two leading Virtual Tour platforms.

One trusted supplier.

We've captured thousands of properties using Matterport and now offer iGUIDE as well.

Rather than promoting one platform over the other, we'll help you choose the solution that best suits your property, marketing campaign and long-term objectives.

Both platforms are available through R24.

Our Honest Assessment

There isn't a single "best" platform.

Matterport remains the premium virtual tour platform with the most advanced features and the highest quality presentation.

But iGUIDE takes a different approach, focusing on simplicity, intuitive navigation and lower long-term ownership costs.

Experience the Difference

Rather than reading about the differences, compare them yourself

Matterport

Experience the property

Matterport encourages users to explore a property naturally, creating an immersive walkthrough experience with the famous Dollhouse View.

Excellent when presentation, engagement and visual impact are the priority.

iGUIDE

Understand the property

iGUIDE uses a navigation style that most people already understand - a Floor Plan

The interactive Floor Plan remains visible at all times, making it easy to understand the layout and move directly between rooms.

This makes iGUIDE particularly well suited to commercial buildings, offices, industrial facilities and multi-room properties where users want to quickly assess functionality rather than simply explore.

Which Platform Should You Choose?

Choose Matterport if...

✔ Premium presentation matters.

✔ You want the best possible virtual tour experience.

✔ Viewer engagement is important.

✔ The property reflects a premium brand.

✔ You may later require detailed Building Plans, DWGs or BIM workflows.

Choose iGUIDE if...

✔ Simplicity is important.

✔ You want a quick, intuitive floor plan-based navigation experience.

✔ Long-term hosting costs are a consideration.

✔ The property will remain online long-term.

✔ You'd like to take advantage of future REA ecosystem opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • There isn't a single "best" platform - it depends on your priorities.

    Matterport remains the premium Virtual Tour platform, offering the most immersive experience, advanced measurement tools and the well-known Dollhouse View. It's an excellent choice when presentation and viewer engagement are the priority.

    iGUIDE takes a different approach, focusing on simple navigation, an interactive floor plan and no ongoing hosting fees. For many commercial properties and long-term building records, these advantages make it an excellent alternative.

    At R24, we offer both platforms and can recommend the most suitable option for your property.

  • Matterport is owned by CoStar Group, which also owns Domain in Australia.

    iGUIDE is developed by Planitar Inc. and is now majority owned by REA Group, the company behind realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au.

    Both companies continue to invest heavily in their respective platforms, giving agents and property owners more choice than ever before.

  • Matterport has higher software licensing and ongoing hosting costs, which is reflected in the overall cost of operating the platform.

    iGUIDE has no ongoing hosting fees, making it a cost-effective option for properties that need to remain online for many years.

    At R24, our capture pricing is currently the same for both platforms, allowing you to choose the technology that best suits your needs rather than your budget.

  • Matterport is our premium recommendation when presentation and advanced functionality are the priority.

    It offers:

    • A highly immersive 3D experience

    • The iconic Dollhouse View

    • Advanced measurement tools

    • Greater viewer engagement

    • Excellent Building Plan and BIM workflow capabilities

    • A premium brand recognised worldwide

    It's particularly well suited to prestige residential properties, premium commercial assets and projects where presentation matters.

  • iGUIDE is designed for simplicity.

    Rather than relying on multiple viewing modes, iGUIDDE uses a navigation style that most people already understand - a Floor Plan.

    The interactive floor plan remains visible throughout the tour, making it easy to understand the layout and move directly between rooms.

    Combined with no ongoing hosting fees, iGUIDE is an excellent choice for commercial buildings, office spaces, industrial facilities and organisations maintaining long-term digital building records.

  • Yes.

    We can produce Building Plans, Existing Conditions Drawings and DWG files from both Matterport and iGUIDE captures.

    However, where more advanced documentation or future BIM workflows are anticipated, Matterport generally provides a stronger foundation due to its mature Scan-to-BIM ecosystem and high-quality LiDAR data.

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