What is the difference between Giraffe360 and CubiCasa?

Giraffe360 and CubiCasa are different tools with different strengths. The best choice depends on your workflow, budget, and whether you need features like 3D scanning, floor plan generation, GLA calculation, or design capabilities. This page breaks down a direct comparison.

Which is better for real estate appraisers — Giraffe360 or CubiCasa?

Giraffe360 and Cubicasa serve different workflows. Giraffe360 is better suited for one use case while Cubicasa fits another — the right choice depends on whether you need field capture or office-based GLA calculation from existing floor plans.

Can Giraffe360 and CubiCasa be used together?

Giraffe360 and Cubicasa can complement each other in some workflows — for example, using one for field capture and the other for GLA calculation and reporting. Check the comparison table above for specific integration details.

How much does Giraffe360 cost compared to CubiCasa?

Giraffe360 and CubiCasa have different pricing models — one may charge per user, per project, or via annual subscription, while the other may offer a free tier or pay-per-use option. Check the comparison table above for current pricing details and which offers better value for your volume of work.

Which is easier to use — Giraffe360 or CubiCasa?

Ease of use depends on your starting point. Giraffe360 tends to fit one type of user or workflow, while CubiCasa is designed for another. If you are working from an existing floor plan PDF and need to calculate square footage quickly, a browser-based tool like PlanSnapper may reduce the learning curve entirely — no software installation required.

Do I need Giraffe360 or CubiCasa if I already have a floor plan PDF?

If you already have a floor plan as a PDF or image, you may not need either tool. PlanSnapper lets you upload the PDF directly and trace walls in your browser to calculate GLA — no software installation required. Both Giraffe360 and CubiCasa are most useful for creating sketches from scratch or capturing measurements in the field.

Which works better for calculating GLA — Giraffe360 or CubiCasa?

Both Giraffe360 and CubiCasa can support GLA calculation, but the workflow differs. One may require field measurement and sketch entry while the other may allow importing existing floor plans. If your starting point is an existing PDF or image floor plan, PlanSnapper provides a faster path — upload, trace, and get the GLA figure without entering either tool's workflow.

How do Giraffe360 and CubiCasa handle existing floor plan PDFs?

Neither Giraffe360 nor CubiCasa is primarily designed to import and calculate square footage from an existing PDF floor plan. Both tools are built around creating or capturing floor plans from scratch. If you already have a PDF floor plan, PlanSnapper lets you upload it directly, trace the walls, and get an accurate GLA figure without redrawing anything.

Which is better for occasional users — Giraffe360 or CubiCasa?

Giraffe360 and CubiCasa are both specialized tools with learning curves that reward regular use. Occasional users often find dedicated subscription tools hard to justify. For someone who needs to calculate square footage a few times a month, PlanSnapper is designed for exactly that — no training required, no annual contract, upload and measure in minutes.

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Giraffe360 vs CubiCasa: Real Estate Floor Plan Scanning Compared

Both Giraffe360 and CubiCasa generate floor plans automatically — but the hardware requirements, cost, and accuracy are very different. Giraffe360 is a dedicated camera system; CubiCasa works from any smartphone. Here is how to choose.

How each tool works

Giraffe360 is a rotating 360-degree camera on a tripod. You place it in each room, it captures 360 photos and LiDAR-assisted measurements automatically, and the platform processes those into a virtual tour, floor plan, and property listing assets. It is a hardware-first product with a subscription model.

CubiCasa is a smartphone app. You walk through the property slowly, scanning each room, and CubiCasa generates a floor plan from the scan data. No specialized hardware — just the app and a compatible iOS or Android device. Accuracy depends on scan quality and the complexity of the floor plan.

Giraffe360 vs CubiCasa: at a glance

	Giraffe360	CubiCasa
Hardware	Dedicated 360 camera (~$1,500+)	Smartphone only
Virtual tour	Yes (integrated)	No
Floor plan output	Yes (automated)	Yes (automated, PDF/DXF/PNG)
Accuracy	High (LiDAR-assisted)	Good for most homes (~1–3% typical)
Cost model	Hardware purchase + subscription	Per-scan credits or subscription
Setup per property	20–40 min (camera placement per room)	5–15 min (smartphone walkthrough)
ANSI GLA calculation	No (floor plan output only)	No (floor plan output only)

When to choose Giraffe360

You need virtual tours and floor plans as a bundled product for listings
You do enough volume to justify the hardware investment
Image quality and 360-degree presentation matter for your market
You want maximum automation with minimal post-processing

When to choose CubiCasa

You need floor plans only — no virtual tour required
Low upfront cost is a priority
You occasionally scan properties and cannot justify dedicated hardware
You are an agent, appraiser, or investor who needs a quick floor plan from a single visit

What both tools have in common

Neither Giraffe360 nor CubiCasa calculates ANSI GLA directly. Both produce floor plan images or PDFs that are accurate enough to measure from — but the GLA calculation (including above/below-grade distinctions, minimum ceiling height checks, and ANSI methodology) is a separate step.

If you have a Giraffe360 or CubiCasa floor plan and need the GLA number, PlanSnapper works directly from the exported PDF or image.

Already have the floor plan?

PlanSnapper measures ANSI GLA from CubiCasa and Giraffe360 exports in under two minutes. Upload the PDF, trace the perimeter, set one known dimension.

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