CubiCasa vs Matterport Floor Plan & Custom CAD Redraw Guide: RICS, ANSI & Cost
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CubiCasa vs Matterport Floor Plan & Custom CAD Redraw Guide: RICS, ANSI & Cost

When real estate photographers evaluate a cubicasa vs matterport floor plan workflow—or weigh mobile LiDAR app exports against laser-measured hand sketches—the real margin bottleneck rarely happens on-site; it happens in post-production when luxury realtors demand custom brokerage-branded, RICS- or ANSI-compliant 2D and 3D layouts without steep per-scan SaaS add-on fees. PSVN (Photo Services Vietnam) converts raw CubiCasa scans, Matterport snapshots, iGuide exports, or Leica Disto paper sketches into bespoke 2D ($11.00 USD First Floor / $6.00 USD Next Floor · A$9.00–A$16.50 AUD · £4.80–£8.80 GBP) and 3D ($19.50–$23.00 USD · A$29.00–A$34.50 AUD · £15.50–£18.50 GBP) architectural floor plans within a 12–24 hour overnight SLA via our 2D & 3D floor plan redraw service. Volume based pricing available for high-volume clients.

By Khanh Tran & PSVN Post-Production QC Team


CubiCasa vs Matterport Floor Plan vs. PSVN Custom CAD Redraw Benchmark

High-volume real estate media studios increasingly run a hybrid field-capture + overnight CAD redraw workflow: capturing interior wall geometry in 5 to 10 minutes on-site using an iPhone/iPad Pro LiDAR walk (CubiCasa), a Matterport Pro2/Pro3 scanner, or a Leica Disto laser meter, then sending the raw schematic export to PSVN overnight to draft agency-branded 2D textured layouts, 3D isometric renders, or Australian/NZ site-plan combinations. Here is how each option compares:

Studio Evaluation MetricCubiCasa App (Automated Export Only)Matterport Schematic Floor PlanScan / Laser Input + PSVN Custom CAD Redraw
On-Site Capture Time (2,500 sq ft)5 – 8 minutes (iPhone/iPad Pro LiDAR)25 – 45 minutes (Full 3D virtual tour scan)5 – 12 minutes (LiDAR scan, Matterport ortho, or Disto sketch)
Dimensional Tolerance±1% – 2% (with Pro LiDAR sensor)±1% (Pro2 / Pro3 LiDAR)Matches source input (±0.5% when laser-verified)
2D Floor Plan Cost StructureFree basic B&W / $10–$25 retail app add-ons$14.99 – $29.99+ retail schematic fee$11.00 USD First Floor · $6.00 USD Next Floor (A$16.50/A$9.00 · £8.80/£4.80)
3D Full-Color Isometric Floor Plan$25.00 – $35.00+ retail app add-onNot included in standard schematic$19.50 Standard · $22.00 Siteplan · $23.00 Advanced (A$29.00–A$34.50 · £15.50–£18.50)
AU/NZ Combined Interior + Site PlanLimited automated outdoor stylingInterior envelope onlyFull Parcel Site Plan + Pool, Alfresco, Driveway & North Arrow
UK RICS GIA & <1.5m Loft LinesGeneric automated layoutBasic RICS add-on optionCustom RICS GIA, Dual m² & sq ft, Savills/Knight Frank Styles
Turnaround SLA & Revisions6 – 24 Hours (paid fix fees on some tiers)24 – 48 Hours12–24 Hours Overnight (2-Layer QC + 100% free unlimited revisions)
Before and after mobile LiDAR scan schematic and custom 2D CAD floor plan redraw by PSVN
First-party PSVN CAD floor plan redraw sample: Raw 2D schematic scan input with room measurements (left) vs. PSVN’s custom color-zoned architectural CAD floor plan redraw delivered overnight for $11.00 First Floor / $6.00 Next Floor (right).

Why Multi-Shooter Studios Redraw Their CubiCasa & Matterport Scans at PSVN

As detailed in our 2D vs. 3D Floor Plan Redraws: RICS, ANSI & MLS Studio Guide, raw automated app outputs look identical across every competing photographer in your market. Routing your raw scan PNG/PDF or laser sketch to PSVN builds four distinct studio advantages:

  1. Bespoke Brokerage Templates (Ray White, McGrath, Savills, Compass, Sotheby’s): Top-producing agents in Sydney, Melbourne, London, New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto expect print-grade brochure layouts matching their agency’s exact typography, wall fill hex code, oak floor hatch, compass rose, and legal disclaimer block. PSVN stores unlimited custom brokerage templates inside your studio profile at zero setup cost.
  2. High-Margin 3D Isometric & Siteplan Upgrades ($19.50–$23.00 USD): PSVN renders high-resolution 3D Floor Plans—Standard ($19.50 USD), 3D Siteplan ($22.00 USD), and 3D Advanced ($23.00 USD)—coordinating furniture placement directly with your 3D Virtual Staging ($9.00–$60.00 USD) order so vacant new-construction listings read as one cohesive design presentation.
  3. Combined Internal Floor Plan + External Site Plan (Australia & New Zealand Standard): On Realestate.com.au, Domain, and Trade Me Property, buyers expect a single master graphic combining the interior room layout with the exterior lot boundary, garage apron, pergola, pool coping, rainwater tank, and clothes-line orientation.
  4. Strict Regional Measurement Standards (ANSI Z765, RICS GIA, Swedish Boarea): Whether your MLS board requires US ANSI Z765 Gross Living Area (GLA) separation of above-grade finished living space from below-grade basements, UK Rightmove & Zoopla RICS GIA dual Metric/Imperial totals with dashed <1.5m eaves lines, or Nordic Hemnet conventions, our CAD drafters verify every room callout before delivery.

5-Minute On-Site Capture Protocol to Eliminate Floor Plan Redraw Revisions

Whether your associate photographers walk properties with an iPhone 15/16 Pro running CubiCasa, a Matterport Pro3, or an iGuide Planix system (Matterport & iGuide virtual tour workflow), adding three 60-second checks on-site guarantees pinpoint CAD accuracy:

  • Take Two Laser Check-Shots Across Primary Spans: Shoot one overall interior length and one overall width with a pocket Leica Disto and jot those two master numbers on your upload note—allowing PSVN CAD drafters to calibrate mobile LiDAR drift down to ±0.5%.
  • Open All Closet, Pantry & Ensuite Doors Halfway Before Scanning: Half-open doors let LiDAR sensors see both the interior closet depth and the exact hinge swing direction so door arcs never flip backward on your delivered plan.
  • Snap One Drone Top-Down Nadir Frame for Site Plans: For Australian, New Zealand, or luxury acreage 2D/3D Siteplans ($22.00 USD 3D Siteplan), dropping a quick 90° top-down DJI drone frame into your folder alongside your interior scan lets our drafters trace pool curves, garden beds, and driveway geometry to exact scale alongside your HDR & Flambient listing photos ($0.60–$1.20 USD).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for real estate photographers: CubiCasa vs Matterport floor plan workflows?

CubiCasa is faster (5–8 minutes on-site with an iPhone or iPad Pro) when a Realtor only orders still photography plus a floor plan, whereas Matterport (or a 360° virtual tour panorama workflow) excels when the client also commissions an interactive 3D walkthrough. In both workflows, sending the raw scan export or ortho snapshot to PSVN for an $11.00 USD First Floor / $6.00 USD Next Floor 2D redraw or $19.50–$23.00 USD 3D redraw delivers custom brokerage branding and exterior site-plan integration.

How much does PSVN charge to redraw a floor plan from a hand sketch, LiDAR scan, or PDF blueprint?

PSVN charges $11.00 USD (A$16.50 AUD / £8.80 GBP) for the First Floor plan and $6.00 USD (A$9.00 AUD / £4.80 GBP) for each Next Floor plan on 2D CAD redraws, and $19.50–$23.00 USD (A$29.00–A$34.50 AUD / £15.50–£18.50 GBP) for 3D isometric floor plans (Standard $19.50, Siteplan $22.00, Advanced $23.00)—delivered within 12–24 hours overnight.

What file formats does PSVN deliver for 2D and 3D floor plans?

Every floor plan order includes high-resolution print-ready PDF, transparent/white-background PNG, web-sized MLS JPG, and editable vector SVG / DWG (upon request) formatted for both print brochures and portal uploads.

Can my studio test PSVN’s floor plan redraw and photo editing quality for free?

Yes. Visit our Start Free Trial page to submit 3 RAW photo sets + 1 video clip (or up to 5 RAW photo sets / 1 virtual staging image) at 100% zero cost, and claim 10% off your first month of studio photo editing and floor plan production.