Manifold vs. WorkPhotos: Which Photo App Fits Your Field Team Best?
Comparing two photo tools built for very different kinds of teams
Two Very Different Approaches
When it comes to documenting job site work, Manifold and WorkPhotos both solve the photo problem—but in very different ways. Manifold leans into advanced scanning and 3D capture, while WorkPhotos focuses on speed, simplicity, and daily use in the field.
What Manifold Offers
Manifold is built for teams that need high-detail documentation and advanced capture tools.
- 3D Scanning: Capture spatial data with LiDAR-enabled devices.
- Automatic Floorplan Generation: Turn scans into site plans.
- Photo Timeline + Markup: Track project stages visually and annotate images.
- Cloud Access: View and organize documentation across projects.
What WorkPhotos Does Instead
WorkPhotos is purpose-built for fast-paced field teams that need reliable photo capture and access—without extra steps or complexity.
- Instant Uploads: Photos are pushed to the cloud in real time—no cards, cables, or desktops involved.
- Automatic Organization: Every image is tagged by job and technician without manual sorting.
- Live Collaboration: Office and field teams see the same images immediately—no delays or follow-ups.
- Secure, Centralized Storage: All photos stay in one place, organized and searchable.
Pricing Differences
Manifold offers a tiered pricing structure:
- Trial: $0 for 1 user/device with limited features.
- Photo: $16.99/user/month for core photo tools.
- Photo + Scan: $24/user/month with 3D scanning and floorplan generation.
WorkPhotos provides a straightforward pricing model:
- Free: $0 for teams of 3 or fewer users—no feature limits.
- Paid: £5.99/user/month with full access, including HD image capture, web app functionality, and integrations.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Manifold | WorkPhotos |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Scanning | Yes (Photo + Scan plan) | No |
| Automatic Floorplan Generation | Yes (Photo + Scan plan) | No |
| Photo Timeline | Yes | Yes |
| Annotations and Markups | Yes | Yes |
| Instant Uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Organization | Yes | Yes |
| Live Collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Secure, Centralized Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Free Tier | Yes (1 user/device) | Yes (up to 3 users) |
| Pricing | $16.99–$24/user/month | £5.99/user/month |
Which Is Right for You?
If your team is capturing 3D scans, needs floorplans, or deals with architects and VDC workflows—Manifold makes sense. But if your crews are snapping photos in the field to document work, verify installs, and keep records straight—WorkPhotos does exactly that, without the overhead.
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