18.3
Creates maps, point clouds, elevation models, textured 3D models, and Gaussian splats from aerial images.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinux
Best AI 3D Scanning Software in 2026
AI 3D scanning software turns captured material into 3D models; capture input and phone support are key choices. Compare Android availability first if you use a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO device. Then check export formats, textured mesh output, measurement tools, web access and API access. Platform coverage also includes iOS, Windows, Linux and macOS.
28.1
Android app uses photos, photogrammetry, and Gaussian splatting to create 3D models.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
37.8
Open-source library and tools reconstruct 3D scenes from images using structure from motion.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSAPI
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Polycam
Android app uses AI photogrammetry and LiDAR for 3D site, product, and material capture.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.5From $150 a year - 5
PIX4Dcatch
Android app captures ground 3D scans with positional data and feedback on scan coverage.
Free planAndroidiOSWindows7.4From $132.50 a month - 6
RealityScan
Android app and desktop tools use photogrammetry to build detailed 3D models and point clouds.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxWindows7.4From $1,250 a year - 7
MetaScan
Android app scans objects and people, with 3D exports, AR viewing, and optional rigging.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.3From $9.99 a month - 8
Agisoft Metashape
Paid desktop photogrammetry software available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
WebLinuxmacOSWindows7.0 - 9
PhotoCatch
iPhone and Mac apps turn photos or video into 3D models for editing and sharing.
Free planiOSmacOS6.9From $4.99 a month - 10
6.8From €250 a month - 11
MagiScan
Android app scans objects or creates 3D models from text and photos, with multiple export formats.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS6.8Free plan - 12
MicMac
Free photogrammetry software for 3D reconstruction with measurement quality indicators.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.8Free plan - 13
Qlone
iOS app scans and edits real objects, with printable-mat and mat-free capture options.
Free planiOSmacOS6.8$9.99 one-time - 14
Krynth
Browser tool turns photos or video into 3D scenes and meshes, and processes Gaussian splats.
Free planWeb6.7From $24 a month - 15
COLMAP
Reconstructs sparse and dense 3D models from image collections with a GUI or command line.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSWindows6.6Free plan - 16
Artec Studio
Windows software that turns 3D scans, photos, and videos into models for CAD, measurement, and inspection.
Windows6.3From $480 a year - 17
OpenDroneMap
Processes camera images into georeferenced maps, terrain data, and textured 3D outputs.
APILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.3$64 one-time - 18
PhotoModeler
PhotoModeler extracts measurements and builds models from photographs taken with an ordinary camera.
Windows6.3From $548 a year - 19
Meshroom
Free node-based toolbox for managing and executing data-processing workflows.
Free planLinuxWindows6.2Free plan - 20
Nerfstudio
Tools for processing data, training and evaluating NeRFs, rendering video, and exporting models.
WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted5.9 - 21
Postshot
Postshot is a Windows application from Jawset for reconstructing 3D scenes and objects from photos or video using radiance field technology.
Free planWindows5.9Free plan - 22
5.7From $30 a month - 23
XenCapture
Android app uses guided smartphone capture to create photorealistic 3D models of objects and spaces.
AndroidiOS5.6 - 24
Autodesk ReCap Pro
Windows and web software for working with point clouds from laser and SLAM scanners.
WebWindows5.0
Choosing well
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Check the listing for Android support if you plan to scan with a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone. Platform details can also cover iOS, Windows, Linux, macOS and a web app.
MagiScan lists Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows support.
What capture input does it accept?
Choose software whose listed capture input matches the way you collect scans. The chart compares capture input so you can check this before choosing.
Which 3D output does it create?
Check export formats and whether textured mesh output is listed. These details show how the model can move into your next tool or workflow.
Does it include measurement tools?
Look for measurement tools when you need dimensions from a scan. Measurement support is a separate comparison point from model export.
What free or paid plan fits?
Compare the free plan, paid starting price and trial terms shown for the app. KIRI Engine lists a free plan and paid plans from $79.99 per year; Polycam lists a free plan, paid plans from $12.50 per month on annual billing and a seven-day trial.
Open-source options include OpenMVG, while WebODM, COLMAP and MicMac list free plans.
Do you need web or API access?
Check the web app and API access fields if you need browser-based work or an integration. The chart lists these separately from mobile and desktop platforms.
Questions people ask
Which AI 3D scanning software works on Android?
Check the Android platform field on each listing. Android is one of the mobile platforms covered in the chart, alongside iOS.
What should I compare in 3D scanning software?
Compare free plan, paid starting price, capture input, mobile platforms, export formats, textured mesh output, measurement tools, web app and API access.
Is there free 3D scanning software?
Yes. Listings include free plans, and OpenMVG is marked open source. Check the pricing note for the current terms.
Which 3D scanning tools have a free trial?
Trial terms vary by app. PIX4Dcatch lists a 15-day trial, RealityScan a 30-day trial and Polycam a seven-day trial.
Can 3D scanning software export textured meshes?
Check the textured mesh output and export formats fields on the listing you are considering. Those fields identify the supported workflow details.