Best AI 3D Scanning Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Polycam is ranked #1 of 24 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Qlone and KIRI Engine. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Qlone. The lowest first paid tier on this page is KIRI Engine at $6.67/mo.
AI 3D scanning software differs in capture inputs, model outputs, and tools for working with measurements. Compare textured mesh output and export formats with measurement tools to understand the capabilities listed for each workflow. API access and a web app may matter to how you plan to use a tool; mobile platforms, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing add access and cost context. Polycam, KIRI Engine, and MetaScan lead the ranking, with RealityScan and PhotoCatch among the early entries. Weigh the listed inputs, outputs, and access options against the 3D capture work you need to do.
24 AI 3D scanning software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Polycam iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$12.50/mo
- 2 Qlone iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Capture input: bothMobile platforms: iosExport formats: OBJ, STL, FBX, GLB, USDZ, PLY, X3D
- 3 KIRI Engine iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$6.67/mo
- 4 RealityScan iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$104.17/mo
- 5 XenCapture iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Capture input: photosMobile platforms: bothExport formats: glTF, USDZ, FBX, OBJ
- 6 MagiScan iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Capture input: bothMobile platforms: bothExport formats: OBJ, STL, FBX, PLY, USDZ, GLB, GLTF
- 7 MetaScan iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 8 3DF Zephyr No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4€199/mo
- 9 OpenMVG iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4
- 10 PhotoCatch iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4
- 11 WebODM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$24/mo
- 12 COLMAP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 13 Nerfstudio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Capture input: bothMobile platforms: bothExport formats: PLY, OBJ, PNG, JPEG
- 14 Luma AI Video Generator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8$30/mo
- 15 OpenDroneMap No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7
- 16 Agisoft Metashape No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6
- 17 Artec Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$40/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
- 18 PIX4Dcatch No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Capture input: bothMobile platforms: bothExport formats: OPF, PLY, OBJ, GLTF, WKT, ZIP
- 19 Krynth No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3$24/mo Capture input: bothExport formats: PLY, GLB, OBJ
- 20 Postshot No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Capture input: bothExport formats: PLY, SPZ, HTML
- 21 Meshroom No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2
- 22 Autodesk ReCap Pro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Export formats: E57; PTS; RCP/RCS; FBX; OBJ; RCM; GeoTIFF; NWC; DAE; GLTF/GLB; IFC4.0; RCMR; STL; USD/USDZ
- 23 PhotoModeler No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0
- 24 MicMac No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
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Questions about this list
Which AI 3D scanning software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Polycam is ranked #1 of 24 with a score of 7.9. Qlone is second and KIRI Engine 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 mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.