Best AI 3D Scanning Software in 2026
Updated
In short: WebODM is ranked #1 of 24 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of COLMAP and Polycam. The best-ranked option with a free plan is COLMAP. The lowest first paid tier on this page is KIRI Engine at $6.67/mo.
For turning captured material into 3D models, the workflow can depend on both the input you can provide and the output you need. Compare capture input, textured mesh output, export formats, and measurement tools, along with API access and whether a web app is available. Mobile platform support, free plans, and paid starting prices help round out the comparison. Polycam, KIRI Engine, and PIX4Dcatch head the ranking, followed by WebODM and RealityScan. Consider how the listed capture and export options align with your project, and whether you need to measure models or access the software through a particular platform.
24 AI 3D scanning software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 WebODM Top pick · 7.3 Free plan · $24/mo
#2 COLMAP Runner-up · 7.2 Free plan · Free
#3 Polycam Also great · 7.2 Free plan · $12.50/mo
- Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$24/mofirst paid tier About WebODMVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 12.5 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$12.50/mofirst paid tier About PolycamVisit site - Free planFree trial AndroidiOSLinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$104.17/mofirst paid tier About RealityScanVisit site - Free plan AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$6.67/mofirst paid tier About KIRI EngineVisit site - Free plan iOSmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Capture input
- both
- Mobile platforms
- ios
- Export formats
- OBJ, STL, FBX, GLB, USDZ, PLY, X3D
- Textured mesh output
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms€199/mofirst paid tier About 3DF ZephyrVisit site - apiLinuxself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Capture input
- both
- Mobile platforms
- both
- Export formats
- PLY, OBJ, PNG, JPEG
- Textured mesh output
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial LinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 48 /mo
- Export formats
- OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, Disney PTEX, E57, XYZRGB, USD, USDZ, PTX, BTX, XYZ, RCP, CSV, DXF, XML, STEP, IGES, X_T
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$40/mofirst paid tier About Artec StudioVisit site - api
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 30 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$30/mofirst paid tier About Luma AI Video GeneratorVisit site - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Capture input
- both
- Mobile platforms
- both
- Export formats
- OPF, PLY, OBJ, GLTF, WKT, ZIP
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- iOSAndroid
- Capture input
- photos
- Mobile platforms
- both
- Export formats
- glTF, USDZ, FBX, OBJ
- Textured mesh output
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 24 /mo
- Capture input
- both
- Export formats
- PLY, GLB, OBJ
- Textured mesh output
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$24/mofirst paid tier About KrynthVisit site - iOSAndroidmacOS
- Free plan
- No
- Capture input
- both
- Mobile platforms
- both
- Export formats
- OBJ, STL, FBX, PLY, USDZ, GLB, GLTF
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 9.99 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Capture input
- both
- Export formats
- PLY, SPZ, HTML
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Export formats
- E57; PTS; RCP/RCS; FBX; OBJ; RCM; GeoTIFF; NWC; DAE; GLTF/GLB; IFC4.0; RCMR; STL; USD/USDZ
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 68 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOSiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which AI 3D scanning software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
WebODM is ranked #1 of 24 with a score of 7.3. COLMAP is second and Polycam 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 what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.