Looking to create your own Virtual Field Trips? Our summary of technologies can help you figure out which platform is best for you.
Web-based platform
Beginner-friendly interface with essential VFT functionality
Free account restricts number of views and storage space
Must manually arrange photospheres
ThingLink is an award-winning education technology platform that makes it easy to augment images, videos, and virtual tours with additional information and links. Over 4 million teachers and students use ThingLink for creating accessible, visual learning experiences in the cloud.
Computer application
Advanced features with complex user interface
Free version exports with watermarks
Auto-places photosphere images captured with GPS data
Pano2VR is a powerful virtual tour software that converts your panoramic or 360° photos and videos into interactive experiences. Whether you're working on a single gigapixel panorama or a virtual tour with thousands of scenes, Pano2VR can help you create an immersive experience for any modern browser.
Web-based platform
Linear tour design with open exploration to globe
Free with Google Suite account
Location based
Limited functionality for media
Google Earth is a computer program that renders a 3D representation of Earth based primarily on satellite imagery. The program maps the Earth by superimposing satellite images, aerial photography, and GIS data onto a 3D globe, allowing users to see cities and landscapes from various angles.
Web-based platform
Linear tour design with minimal interactivity
Free for education
Location based
Limited functionality for media
360Cities is the source of 360° imagery for EdTech service providers, educational publishers, digital advertising agencies, and VR/AR/MR experience developers. We’ve been curating and licensing high quality, fully 360° interactive panoramic photos and videos since 2008 and have rewarded thousands of passionate VR photographers and videographers from around the world with royalties on their work.
Web-based platform
Best for real estate architecture-related projects
Free account restricts number of views and storage space
App includes photosphere capture and 3D model scanning
Matterport is the standard for 3D space capture. The all-in-one platform transforms real-life spaces into immersive digital twin models. So much more than panoramic scans, Matterport empowers people to capture and connect rooms to create truly interactive 3D models of spaces.