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JMStudio vs Polycam

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.

JMStudio

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

JMStudio combines live scanning support with mesh cleanup and several export formats for compatible 3DMakerpro scanners. Before choosing it, check the supported scanner list and the desktop hardware requirements.

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Polycam

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Polycam combines spatial capture, object modeling, floor plans, and drone mapping across mobile and browser access. Check the platform constraint for Space Mode and the different plan and trial terms before choosing a tier.

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The facts

	JMStudio	Polycam
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	See the plans
Plans published	1	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	store.3dmakerpro.com	poly.cam
On 3d scanning software	#4 of 29	#8 of 29

JMStudio: what it does well

Provides real-time visual feedback and markerless AI tracking.
Includes noise removal and geometry optimization tools.
Exports STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC, and RSCAN files.
Can create watertight STL files for slicing software.
Available on desktop and mobile platforms.

What to know first

Works with listed 3DMakerpro scanner models.
Desktop minimum includes 16 GB RAM and an MX250 GPU.
The recommended GPU is an NVIDIA 3060 with 4 GB VRAM.

Polycam: what it does well

Captures sites, facilities, objects, and materials in 3D.
Can turn drone footage into 3D models.
Offers multiple 3D and point-cloud export formats.
Annual Basic and Business plans include a seven-day trial.

What to know first

Space Mode scanning requires compatible iOS devices.
Free access limits space and capture types.
Basic costs $150 a year when billed yearly.
Monthly plans and Enterprise have no trial.

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