FARO RevEng
5.6#13 in point cloud softwareWindows
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Global Mapper
6.8#1 in point cloud softwareFrom $49.92 a monthAndroidiOSWindows
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| Fact | FARO RevEng | Global Mapper |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | FARO describes RevEng for industrial designers and product design and engineering work, and cites historic preservation as another application. | The maker identifies GIS professionals, surveyors, engineers, government agencies, utilities, environmental consultants, and public safety organizations as users. |
| Purpose | RevEng creates and edits meshes and CAD surfaces from 3D point clouds for reverse-engineering workflows, including further design and 3D printing. | Global Mapper is a desktop GIS application for geospatial data processing, spatial analysis, geodetic workflows, and deployment-ready mapping. |
| Trial | FARO offers a free, fully functional 30-day software trial through its trial page. | The free trial request requires an email and does not require a credit card; the page does not state a trial duration. |
FARO RevEng plans
- Standalone RevEngPriced on request
Global Mapper plans
- Essentials$599 a year
- Advanced$1,199 a year
- Professional$2,199 a year
Pick FARO RevEng if…
RevEng may suit industrial designers and product design or engineering teams working with point-cloud capture, mesh editing, or 3D printing. It may also be relevant to historic-preservation work involving 3D data.
Pick Global Mapper if…
Global Mapper suits GIS professionals, surveyors, engineers, government agencies, utilities, environmental consultants, and public safety organizations. Its plans include tools for users working with geodetic data, lidar, or imagery.