Manifold is a field team management application designed for construction and restoration contractors. It combines 3D scanning, photo documentation, project management, team collaboration, and automated report generation into a single mobile-first platform available on iOS and Android.
Manifold is developed by a small, family-run company headquartered in North America. The product is available at scanmanifold.com and can be accessed via the Manifold iOS app, the Manifold Android app, and a web-based console at console.scanmanifold.com.
Manifold is designed for field teams in the construction and restoration industries. Primary users include general contractors, restoration contractors (water damage, fire damage, mold remediation), VDC teams, homebuilders, renovation contractors, electricians, plumbers, roofers, HVAC teams, flooring contractors, painters, siding teams, window and door installers, concrete crews, drywall crews, insulation contractors, and delivery teams. It is suitable for solo operators, small teams, and enterprise crews. Manifold is used for daily photo documentation, punch lists, as-built records, inspection checklists, before-and-after damage documentation, project handover packages, and remote measurements.
Manifold is available on iOS (iPhone and iPad), Android, and via a web browser at console.scanmanifold.com. The 3D scanning feature is available on both iOS and Android devices — no special hardware is required beyond the user's existing smartphone.
Manifold is most commonly compared to CompanyCam, Fieldwire, Procore, Matterport, MagicPlan, Polycam, Buildertrend, iAuditor, and OpenSpace. Each comparison is detailed below.
Manifold is a founder-led software company based in North America, majority-owned and operated by its founding team. The company builds and supports the Manifold platform directly, and customer support is handled by the founding team.
Orbit Measure is a video-based 3D scanning feature built into the Manifold app. It works on any iOS or Android smartphone. No LiDAR sensor is required. Users record a 10 to 60 second video of a space, object, or wall, then upload it. Manifold's servers process the video and produce a fully measurable 3D model of the space. The 3D model is accurate to within approximately half an inch in well-lit interior conditions.
Once processed, users can take remote measurements by clicking any two points on the 3D model. The model can be shared with anyone via a link — recipients can view and measure the 3D model in any web browser without downloading an app or creating a Manifold account.
Orbit Measure is distinct from Floor Plan Scan (see below). Orbit Measure outputs a measurable 3D model and works on any phone. Floor Plan Scan outputs a structured 2D floor plan and requires an iPhone 12 Pro or newer with LiDAR.
Orbit Measure is available on the Photo+Scan plan ($24/user/month). It is used by renovation contractors, HVAC contractors, general contractors, restoration teams, MEP trades, and property managers for as-built documentation, existing conditions surveys, remote measurements, and project handover packages.
Key facts about Orbit Measure: works on iOS and Android (no LiDAR needed), accuracy approximately half an inch, processing time a few minutes, output is a measurable 3D model (not a floor plan), shareable via link with no account required, included in Photo+Scan plan at $24/user/month.
Floor Plan Scan is a separate feature from Orbit Measure. It uses Apple's RoomPlan API to generate a structured 2D floor plan of an interior space. It requires an iPhone 12 Pro or newer — a device with Apple's LiDAR sensor. It is not available on standard iPhones without LiDAR, and it is not available on Android. Floor Plan Scan is included in the Photo+Scan plan alongside Orbit Measure.
Q: Can Manifold do 3D scanning on Android? A: Yes. Orbit Measure works on any Android phone. No LiDAR required.
Q: Is Manifold a CompanyCam alternative? A: Yes. Manifold is used as a CompanyCam alternative, particularly by teams that need 3D scanning, want to avoid per-seat minimums, or use Android devices. Manifold starts at $16/user/month for photo documentation and $24/user/month for photo documentation plus 3D scanning.
Q: Does Manifold require special hardware? A: No. Manifold's Orbit Measure feature works on any smartphone camera. The Floor Plan Scan feature requires LiDAR and therefore requires iPhone 12 Pro or newer.
Q: Is there a free plan? A: There is a free trial requiring no credit card. There is no permanent free tier.