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Autodesk ReCap Pro vs Terrasolid TerraScan

Both stand on point cloud software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Autodesk ReCap Pro

Paid WebWindows

ReCap Pro focuses on processing captured scan data, reconstruction, and format exchange across Windows and web workflows. Its lack of real-time capture and absent listed purchase price are important considerations.

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Terrasolid TerraScan

Free trial Windows

TerraScan offers extensive point-cloud classification, modeling, and batch-processing tools in several editions. Buyers should compare the listed subscription or perpetual costs and confirm platform functionality and licensing needs.

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The facts

	Autodesk ReCap Pro	Terrasolid TerraScan
Free plan	No	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web, Windows	Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	TerraScan Lite — annual subscription: €570 a year
Plans published	None	10
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	autodesk.com	terrasolid.com
On point cloud software	#21 of 24	#17 of 24

Autodesk ReCap Pro: what it does well

Supports terrestrial, handheld, and wearable scanners
Includes point-cloud and mesh tools
Exports to many listed formats
Provides API access
Offers a 30-day trial

What to know first

No free plan
Real-time capture is unavailable
No purchase price is listed
Windows desktop and web are the listed platforms

Terrasolid TerraScan: what it does well

Automatic and manual point classification tools
Creates LOD2 building and powerline vectors
Batch macros can run across a LAN
Supports LAS, LAZ, E57, and native formats
Network licensing supports shared access

What to know first

Windows platform only
No free plan
Perpetual licenses have separate annual maintenance
Spatix may lack some Bentley-platform functionality

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