In brief
- As of PFTrack 26.09.30, Solo includes all nodes available in the Studio and Enterprise editions.
- Newly available tools include photogrammetry, stereo tracking, Z-depth processing, Optical Flow and Mocap Solver nodes.
- The perpetual license price for PFTrack Solo has increased from £699 to £999.
- Solo is limited to one user and one computer; command-line processing and the Python API are available in the other editions.
The Pixel Farm has removed many of the feature restrictions in PFTrack Solo, its camera-tracking and scene-reconstruction software. According to a CG Channel report dated 4 October 2026, starting with PFTrack 26.09.30, Solo users can access all nodes included in the Studio and Enterprise editions. Alongside the update, the price of a perpetual Solo license has risen from £699 to £999.
Which tools have been added to Solo?
Previously limited to core camera-tracking, solving, lens-calibration, point-cloud-generation and scene-geometry tools, Solo now unlocks the 37 nodes available in the other editions. These include the software’s full photogrammetry toolset, as well as tracking and solving tools for stereo and spherical/equirectangular footage.
Solo users can also access nodes for generating, importing and processing Z-depth data; Optical Flow and Mocap Solver tools; and utility nodes for changing video speed. This brings the range of tools available in Solo in line with Studio. It does not, however, mean that all license terms are now the same.
Solo license restrictions and payment options
Solo remains limited to use by one user on one computer. Command-line processing, the Python API and debayering for RED and ARRI RAW footage are exclusive to the Studio and Enterprise editions. As a result, the new nodes alone may not be enough for studios that need team collaboration or a more extensive production pipeline.
A perpetual Solo license costs £999, up from £699. The report lists payment plans of £184.99 per month for six months or £39.99 per week for 30 weeks. It is also possible to combine the monthly and weekly options. A perpetual license is available at the end of these plans. The new trial mode can be used indefinitely, but files cannot be saved or exported. The report lists Studio’s floating license at £1,699 and says Enterprise pricing is available on request.
Impact on architectural and visualization workflows
PFTrack’s camera-tracking and scene-reconstruction tools can also be used in visualization work; the report names Foster + Partners among the software’s users. The expanded toolset lets solo visualization professionals explore tools for creating scene geometry from photos or video and working with stereo footage within a Solo license. This does not mean the software covers every stage of an architectural production pipeline; the source discusses PFTrack in terms of its camera-tracking and scene-reconstruction tools.
Before purchasing, users should consider the one-computer license limit and whether Solo supports their required workflow. The source says that saving and exporting are disabled in trial mode, and that the software is compatible with Windows, macOS and Rocky Linux. It does not provide detailed hardware requirements for the processor, memory or graphics card, so no conclusions can be drawn about a specific system configuration.
Sources
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Unlocking photogrammetry and other advanced nodes in Solo is a meaningful expansion for architectural visualization professionals working on their own. Those working with scene reconstruction and stereo-image tracking can now explore tools that were previously reserved for higher-tier editions within Solo.
However, the perpetual license price has risen from £699 to £999, and the new payment plans should also be compared carefully in terms of total cost and payment duration. For offices in Turkey, the one-user/one-computer limit and the absence of command-line processing and the Python API in Solo could be deciding factors. Since the source does not specify hardware requirements, compatibility should also be checked before purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
What new features are included in PFTrack Solo?
Starting with PFTrack 26.09.30, Solo provides access to all nodes in the other editions, including photogrammetry, stereo tracking, Z-depth tools, Optical Flow and Mocap Solver.
How much does a PFTrack Solo license cost?
The perpetual license costs £999. The report lists payment plans of £184.99 per month for six months, £39.99 per week for 30 weeks, or a combination of these payment options.
What restrictions remain in PFTrack Solo?
Solo is limited to one user and one computer. Command-line processing, the Python API and debayering for RED and ARRI RAW footage are available in the Studio or Enterprise editions.
