NavVis
Munich laser scanners and IVION software for digital twins of buildings
At a glance
| Company | NavVis GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Virtual Tour Software |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | not stated on the pages we read |
| Main Features | NavVis CLX, MLX, VLX 3 and VLX 4 scanners, IVION data processing, scan-to-BIM, model validation, asset tagging, subscription plans |
| Pricing | Pricing and subscription pages exist; no figures in the text we read |
| Best For | Surveyors, contractors and plant operators who need survey-grade capture |
| Replaces | Matterport |
Review in detail
NavVis GmbH has its office at Blutenburgstr. 18, 80636 Munich. The imprint lists HRB 205407 at the Amtsgericht München and VAT ID DE 289647731.
The company sells handheld and wearable laser scanners and the IVION software suite. Industries named are surveying, construction, manufacturing and process and plant.
NavVis hardware and IVION software
The hardware range lists NavVis CLX, MLX, VLX 3 and VLX 4. IVION covers data processing, data management and synchronisation, scan-to-BIM, model validation, site assessment, conceptual planning, construction verification and asset tagging.
IVION has its own subscription plans page.
Integrations and services
The integrations list names TopoDOT and Autodesk Revit. An enterprise Reality Capture service is also listed.
Case studies on the site cover existing conditions capture of historic buildings.
NavVis compared with Matterport
NavVis targets professional capture where accuracy matters, which is a step above property marketing cameras. Both vendors offer a digital twin from scans.
The pages we read show no price, so expect a sales process.
Points against
NavVis is aimed at professional users, and the price pages showed no figures. It is not a lightweight option for agents who need a cheap tour. For agent-friendly tools see Nodalview.
Is NavVis right for you?
Surveyors, construction firms and industrial operators who need accurate scans and BIM-ready output.
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- German GmbH with register and VAT details published
- Own scanners and software from one vendor
- Revit and TopoDOT integrations
- Subscription plans for IVION
- Case studies on historic building capture
Cons
- No prices in the text we read
- Professional pricing level expected
- Not aimed at property marketing
- Hosting location not stated
Pros and Cons
Pros
- German GmbH with register and VAT details published
- Own scanners and software from one vendor
- Revit and TopoDOT integrations
- Subscription plans for IVION
- Case studies on historic building capture
Cons
- No prices in the text we read
- Professional pricing level expected
- Not aimed at property marketing
- Hosting location not stated
Alternatives to NavVis
Alternatives from Europe in the virtual tour software group:
See all European virtual tour software or compare them directly against Matterport on our alternatives page.
Common questions
For professional digital twins, yes. NavVis sells laser scanners and IVION software for construction, surveying and industry.
NavVis GmbH is in Munich, Germany, with commercial register number HRB 205407.
The pricing pages we read showed no figures, so contact NavVis for a quote.