iGUIDE vs VHT Studios

iGUIDE logo
iGUIDE by Planitar turns a single interior scan into verified floor plans, an interactive 3D walkthrough, and room measurements — all generated automatically with no manual post-processing.
From ~$35/scan (PLANIX camera ~$2,600)
VHT Studios logo
A full-service real estate photography provider operating in major US metros — known for high-end luxury listing photography and video.
$300+/shoot

iGUIDE vs VHT Studios: feature comparison

FeatureiGUIDEVHT Studios
3D Virtual Tours
Floor Plans
MLS Delivery
Media Delivery Portal
Subscription Pricing
Virtual Staging
Photo Editing / Enhancement
Drone / Aerial
Listing Photography
Drone / Aerial Photography
3D / Matterport Tours
Twilight / HDR Photography

iGUIDE — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Floor plan accuracy of ±0.5% distance and ±1% square footage — measurably tighter than Matterport
  • Single scan generates a 3D tour, accurate floor plans, room measurements, and CAD/Xactimate-compatible exports simultaneously
  • No subscription required — per-project pricing from ~$5 CAD; operators own their data outright
  • Fast capture — a typical residential property scanned in under 15 minutes with the PLANIX R1 camera

Cons

  • Requires purchasing the proprietary PLANIX R1 camera (~$2,600 USD) upfront before any first scan — no rental program exists
  • No photo editing, HDR, twilight effects, or virtual staging capability; a separate service like BoxBrownie is always needed for those deliverables
  • Pricing is denominated in Canadian dollars, making cost-per-scan unpredictable for US operators subject to exchange rate swings
  • No drone or aerial photography capability — the system is strictly limited to interior 3D capture

VHT Studios — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Luxury-tier photography quality
  • Staff photographers — consistent output
  • Strong video and drone services
  • 25+ years in the market

Cons

  • Higher price point than marketplace providers
  • Limited to major metros
  • Scheduling less flexible for rush jobs
  • Not a fit for budget listings