Best 3D Scanning Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Structure is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of JMStudio and MeshInspector. The best-ranked option with a free plan is JMStudio. The lowest first paid tier on this page is 3D Scanner App at $5.83/mo.
For work that turns captured data into usable 3D scans, compare these tools on supported inputs, real-time capture, mesh reconstruction, and point-cloud tools. Export formats and supported platforms can help you assess how results may fit with other software or devices you use; API access is another listed capability. Structure, JMStudio, and MeshInspector are among the options shown. Also compare free-plan availability and paid-from pricing, keeping in mind that capture needs and desired outputs can differ from one project to another.
29 3D scanning software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
10 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | StructureWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $16.58/mo | 6.8 | |
| 2 | JMStudioWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 3 | MeshInspectorWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $25/mo | 6.6 | |
| 4 | RealityScanWindows · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $104.17/mo | 6.6 | |
| 5 | Revo Scan 6Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 6 | 3D Scanner AppMac · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $5.83/mo | 6.5 | |
| 7 | MeshLabWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 8 | PolycamWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $12.50/mo | 6.5 | |
| 9 | Polyga FlexScan3DWindows · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 10 | QloneMac · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 11 | Open3DWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.7 |
| 12 | Polyga PointKitWeb · Windows | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $74.92/mo | 5.5 |
| 13 | CloudCompareWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 14 | Dot3DWindows · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 15 | EXScan ProWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 16 | ScaniverseWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 17 | 3DUNDERWORLD-SLSNo platforms listed | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 18 | ReconstructMeWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 19 | RIEGL RiSCAN PROWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 20 | Artec StudioWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $40/mo | 5.1 |
| 21 | Trimble InphoNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 22 | Autodesk ReCap ProWeb · Windows | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 23 | QUICKSURFACEWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | €40/mo | 4.9 |
| 24 | RadianceKitMac | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 25 | Creaform.OSWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
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Questions about this list
Which 3D scanning software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Structure is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 6.8. JMStudio is second and MeshInspector third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, 3D Scanner App has the lowest first paid tier we found: $5.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.