Artec Studio
6.3#13 in 3d scanning softwareFrom $480 a yearWindows
VisitArtec Studio vs MeshLab
What both publish
| Fact | Artec Studio | MeshLab |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Senningerberg, Luxembourg | Pisa, Italy |
| Maker history | Artec 3D says it was founded in San Diego in 2007 and moved its global headquarters to Luxembourg in 2010. | The official site says Visual Computing Lab development of MeshLab has been led by ISTI-CNR since 2005. |
| Purpose | Artec Studio is professional 3D scanning and photogrammetry software for 3D modeling, reverse engineering, and inspection. | MeshLab processes and edits 3D triangular meshes, with tools for editing, cleaning, healing, inspecting, rendering, texturing, and converting meshes. |
Artec Studio plans
- Artec Studio Pro: TrialFree
- 1-month Artec Studio Lite Individual$48 a month
- 1-month Artec Studio Lite Business$96 a month
- 1-year Artec Studio Lite Individual$480 a year
- 1-year Artec Studio Lite Business$960 a year
- Artec Studio Pro: Subscription$1,700 a year
MeshLab plans
- Free softwareFree
- MeshLabFree
Pick Artec Studio if…
It suits scanning and photogrammetry users who need model processing, inspection, or CAD conversion on Windows. Lite plans are limited to photos or videos, while Pro includes 3D scanning workflows.
Pick MeshLab if…
MeshLab suits people processing unstructured 3D scan models, cleaning meshes, or preparing models for 3D printing. Developers can also use PyMeshLab to work with meshes through Python.