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Dot3D vs MeshLab

Both stand on 3d scanning software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Dot3D

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindows

Choose Dot3D if your supported device and capture hardware fit a professional scanning workflow, especially when you need scene capture, accuracy controls, or point-cloud exports. The seven-day trial includes all access before reverting to Free mode, which has no exports. Buyers needing continued scanning or exports should review the paid plans and their hardware requirements.

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MeshLab

Free plan Open source APIiPhoneLinux+3

MeshLab offers mesh editing and processing tools for scan data, with listed exports for common 3D formats and a Python interface. Its scope is desktop mesh processing rather than real-time capture.

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The facts

Dot3DMeshLab
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedYes
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, WindowsAPI, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows
Lowest paid planSee the plansFree or on request
Plans published52
MakerNot publishedMeshLab
Websitedot3d.appmeshlab.net
On 3d scanning software#3 of 29#1 of 29

Dot3D: what it does well

  • Captures large indoor and outdoor scenes with loop closure and annotations.
  • Provides scan accuracy controls, including survey coordinates and distance constraints.
  • Supports iOS, Android, and Windows.
  • Exports point clouds in multiple listed formats.
  • Keeps created data on the local device unless sent to DotProduct.

What to know first

  • Free mode does not include exports.
  • Dot3D View is a viewer and has no scanning capability.
  • RCS and POD exports are Windows-only.
  • Real-time RTK/GNSS requires iOS.

MeshLab: what it does well

  • Free and open source under GPL 3.0.
  • Tools cover mesh cleaning, repair, inspection, and texturing.
  • Supports PTX point-cloud and range-map files.
  • PyMeshLab can apply MeshLab filters to meshes.
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

What to know first

  • Real-time capture is not supported.
  • Usage questions are directed to Stack Overflow.
  • Bug reports are directed to GitHub.

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