Artec Studio vs Agisoft Metashape

Artec Studio8.2Visit Agisoft Metashape8.0Visit

Higher score Artec Studio #7 in AI 3D Scanning Software 8.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Artec Studio

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Agisoft Metashape #8 in AI 3D Scanning Software 8.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit site

• Artec Studio fits best

  Professional scanner and scan-to-CAD workflows

• Agisoft Metashape fits best

  Professional photogrammetry and geospatial production

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Side by side

Feature	Artec Studio 8.2/10 Visit ↗	Agisoft Metashape 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	8.0
Ranking	#7 in AI 3D Scanning Software	#8 in AI 3D Scanning Software
Best for	Professional scanner and scan-to-CAD workflows	Professional photogrammetry and geospatial production
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$480/user/yr	$179 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Docs · 24/7	Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Artec Studio 1/4 · Agisoft Metashape 1/4
Textured mesh output	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Measurement tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Web app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Capture input	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports scanner capture, photogrammetry, point clouds, and mesh processing Includes reverse engineering, inspection, measurement, and deviation analysis Offers workflow scripting, command-line processing, and an SDK/API	Dense clouds, textured models, DSMs, DTMs, and orthomosaics Ground control, check points, and geospatial export support Windows, macOS, Linux, Python scripting, and API access
Cons	Runs on Windows 10 x64 and Windows 11 only The trial does not allow project saving or export Lite plans do not support 3D scanning	Standard Edition starts at $179 as a one-time license Licenses are node-locked rather than broadly transferable Professional workflows may exceed the needs of casual 3D users
Our verdict	Artec Studio is a Windows-based application for 3D scanner capture, photogrammetry, model processing, measurement, inspection, and export. It supports Artec structured-light, LiDAR, and target-based laser scanners, along with photos,… Read the review →	Agisoft Metashape is standalone photogrammetry software that converts digital images into 3D spatial data. It is aimed at professionals working in surveying, mapping, GIS, cultural heritage documentation, visual effects, and measurement.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Artec Studio — where it wins

  • Supports scanner capture, photogrammetry, point clouds, and mesh processing
  • Includes reverse engineering, inspection, measurement, and deviation analysis
  • Offers workflow scripting, command-line processing, and an SDK/API

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows 10 x64 and Windows 11 only
  • The trial does not allow project saving or export
  • Lite plans do not support 3D scanning

• Agisoft Metashape — where it wins

  • Dense clouds, textured models, DSMs, DTMs, and orthomosaics
  • Ground control, check points, and geospatial export support
  • Windows, macOS, Linux, Python scripting, and API access

  Where it doesn't

  • Standard Edition starts at $179 as a one-time license
  • Licenses are node-locked rather than broadly transferable
  • Professional workflows may exceed the needs of casual 3D users

• Artec Studio8.2/10 · 30-day trial

  Deep scan-to-CAD and inspection workflows for professional Windows users.

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• Agisoft Metashape8.0/10 · 30-day trial

  A professional photogrammetry suite for reconstruction, mapping, and geospatial exports.

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