Best AI 3D Scanning Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Polycam is ranked #1 of 24 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of RealityScan and 3DF Zephyr. The best-ranked option with a free plan is RealityScan. The lowest first paid tier on this page is KIRI Engine at $6.67/mo.
A 3D scanning workflow starts with what you can capture and ends with a model you can use elsewhere. Compare capture input, textured mesh output and export formats, as well as measurement tools, to see which listed capabilities fit your process. API access and web app availability may matter for access or integration; mobile platforms, free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add further comparison points. Polycam, RealityScan and 3DF Zephyr are among the entries, with WebODM and COLMAP also shown. Consider how you plan to capture and inspect objects or scenes, then weigh the available inputs, outputs and tools against those needs.
24 AI 3D scanning software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
AI 3D Scanning Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 10 of the 24 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 PolycamPaid from $12.50/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 RealityScanPaid from $104.17/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 3DF ZephyrPaid from €199/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 4 WebODMPaid from $24/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 COLMAPFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 KIRI EnginePaid from $6.67/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 KrynthPaid from $24/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 8 Agisoft Metashape
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 QloneFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 10 Artec StudioPaid from $40/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 11 Nerfstudio
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 12 OpenDroneMap
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 13 Luma AI Video GeneratorPaid from $30/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 PIX4Dcatch
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 XenCapture
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 16 Meshroom
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 17 Postshot
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 18 MagiScan
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 19 MetaScan
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 20 OpenMVG
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 21 Autodesk ReCap Pro
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 MicMac
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 23 PhotoCatch
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 24 PhotoModeler
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 24 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Capture input | Mobile platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polycam | 7.8 | Free plan | $12.50/mo | Yes | 12.5 /mo | — | — |
| 2 | RealityScan | 7.8 | Free plan | $104.17/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | 3DF Zephyr | 7.6 | Free plan | €199/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | WebODM | 7.3 | Free plan | $24/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 5 | COLMAP | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | KIRI Engine | 7.2 | Free plan | $6.67/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 7 | Krynth | 7.2 | Free plan | $24/mo | Yes | 24 /mo | both | — |
| 8 | Agisoft Metashape | 7.0 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 9 | Qlone | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | ios |
| 10 | Artec Studio | 6.8 | No | $40/mo | No | 48 /mo | — | — |
| 11 | Nerfstudio | 6.7 | No | — | Yes | — | both | both |
| 12 | OpenDroneMap | 6.3 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 13 | Luma AI Video Generator | 6.2 | No | $30/mo | Yes | 30 /mo | — | — |
| 14 | PIX4Dcatch | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | both | both |
| 15 | XenCapture | 5.9 | No | — | — | — | photos | both |
| 16 | Meshroom | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 17 | Postshot | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | both | — |
| 18 | MagiScan | 5.7 | No | — | No | — | both | both |
| 19 | MetaScan | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | 9.99 /mo | — | — |
| 20 | OpenMVG | 5.7 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | Autodesk ReCap Pro | 5.6 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 22 | MicMac | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 23 | PhotoCatch | 5.4 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 24 | PhotoModeler | 5.4 | No | — | No | 68 /mo | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which AI 3D scanning software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Polycam is ranked #1 of 24 with a score of 7.8. RealityScan is second and 3DF Zephyr third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 24 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, KIRI Engine has the lowest first paid tier we found: $6.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.