Looking for the best CompanyCam alternatives? Manifold helps contractors and field teams capture, organize, and share jobsite photos—faster and at a fraction of the cost. Simple to use, built for teams of any size, and priced fairly so you can scale without breaking the budget.
Once the drywall goes up, everything behind the wall is invisible. The pre-close inspection is your last chance to photograph and document it. Here's exactly what to check.
The pre-pour inspection is the last chance to catch problems before concrete makes them permanent. Here's exactly what to check — and how to document it.
HVAC field work involves a lot of documentation: equipment surveys, inspection reports, job photos, service records. Here's how iPhone LiDAR and photo-linked checklists change the workflow.
Enterprise QA/QC software is designed for $50M projects with dedicated quality managers. Here's what actually works for small construction teams doing field inspections.
LiDAR is in your iPhone Pro. Here’s what it actually does for construction measurement, what the limitations are, and which app makes it fastest to use on the job.
Your iPhone Pro has a LiDAR sensor that can measure rooms more completely than a tape measure. Here’s an honest comparison of when to use each — and when to use both.
Orbit Measure turns a simple walk-through video into accurate room dimensions. No tape measure, no assistant, no second visit. Here’s exactly how the workflow works.
Forgot a measurement? Need a dimension your client just asked for? If you scanned with Manifold, you never have to go back. Here’s how remote room measurement works.
A checkmark proves nothing. A GPS-tagged, timestamped photo proves the work was done. Here’s why photo-linked punch lists are the only kind worth running.
Your iPhone Pro already has a LiDAR sensor. Here’s what point clouds actually are, how Manifold uses them, and why contractors don’t need to think about them.
A QA/QC checklist at each construction milestone prevents costly rework. Here’s what to inspect at pre-pour, pre-close, and pre-paint — and how to document it.
A punch list that lives in a spreadsheet is a punch list that gets ignored. Here’s how field crews use Manifold to close deficiencies faster with photos.
The iPhone Pro’s LiDAR sensor makes it possible to generate accurate floor plans in about 60 seconds. Here’s how it works and what contractors need to know.
RoomPlan is Apple’s LiDAR-based room scanning technology. Here’s what it actually does, what its limitations are, and how contractors use it for real field work.
As-built documentation doesn’t need expensive hardware or a survey crew. Here’s how modern contractors capture accurate as-builts from their phone.
A construction checklist app that ties every item to a photo means your crew proves the work was done — not just checked off. Here’s how to set it up.
Both apps create floor plans from your phone. But they're built for different teams and different workflows. Here's how to choose.
MagicPlan is excellent at floor plans. But it was designed primarily for insurance restoration — not general construction field management. Here's the honest breakdown.
MagicPlan charges per project, not per user. Here's exactly how the cost math works — and when it becomes expensive.
CompanyCam is a great product. But in 2026, more contractors are looking for alternatives. Here's why — and what they're switching to.
CompanyCam's pricing looks simple until you read the fine print. Here's exactly what you pay — and what it gets you.
CompanyCam added a LiDAR measurement feature — but it's locked behind their most expensive plan and only works on specific iPhones. Here's the honest breakdown.
Looking for CompanyCam alternatives in 2025? We’ve rounded up the top 5 tools for contractors—including Manifold, Fieldd, CrewCam, TaskTag, and WorkPhotos. Discover affordable, easy-to-use options to streamline jobsite photo documentation, improve team collaboration, and save time.
Why the Manifold app is the best MagicPlan Alternative in 2025
Why the Manifold app is the BEST LiDAR app in 2024
Why Manifold for Contractors is the best CompanyCam Alternative in 2024
Manifold is half the price of CompanyCam and offers more value
Three things you get with the Manifold app that you don't get with CompanyCam
Four reasons why the Manifold app is the best CompanyCam alternative for contractors
We run down the 6 types of as-built records in the AEC industry
How the Manifold app makes creating as-builts easy as 1-2-3
Reality capture software is improving dramatically! Find out how LiDAR is evolving in the construction industry.
The 5 Best LiDAR Apps for iPhone and iPad 2023· 1. Manifold · 2. Snapchat · 3. Measure · 4. Microsoft's Seeing AI · 5. IKEA place
Learn all about how AI is transforming reality capture and data processing.
Looking for a CompanyCam alternative in 2026? Here's an honest breakdown of the best options for field teams, ranked by value, features, and fit.
The top ways to use your iPhone or iPad to capture 3D data on your job-site
The economy is getting rocky. Are you prepared to weather the storm?
How to make sure your customer is satisfied during the renovation process.
We did some research to figure out the do’s and don’ts for contractors and deposits. Read on and see if you agree.
Contractors, need to generate some new leads? Maybe your business is in its first year, or maybe you’re running into a slowdown cause the economy is going down the drain. Either way–you need to generate new business, fast! Here are some ways to do it.
It’s a question that we’ve gotten more than once. What’s the big difference between a LiDAR scan and a normal photo? And what are the biggest use cases for each?
We know you have a LOT to keep track of. That’s why we designed Manifold to be a one-stop resource for all the best information, straight from the field. Here are the top ways that Manifold can make your life way (way!) easier.
Technology is changing so fast. Are you keeping up?
We are so pumped to introduce the latest feature we're rolling out at Manifold: Photo Sharing!
How much do you know about LiDAR? Learn all about the history of Light Detection and Ranging.
How accurate is LiDAR on the iPhone plus other questions about iOS LiDAR
Manifold is so easy to use, even your grandma could do it!
