Artec Studio vs FARO RevEng

Artec Studio9.2Visit FARO RevEng7.5Visit

Higher score Artec Studio #1 in 3D Scanning Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Artec Studio

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FARO RevEng #16 in 3D Scanning Software 7.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit FARO

• Artec Studio fits best

  Professional scanner capture and inspection

• FARO RevEng fits best

  FARO ScanArm mesh reconstruction

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Side by side

Feature	Artec Studio 9.2/10 Visit ↗	FARO RevEng 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.5
Ranking	#1 in 3D Scanning Software	#16 in 3D Scanning Software
Best for	Professional scanner capture and inspection	FARO ScanArm mesh reconstruction
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$480/user/yr	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Email, Docs · 24/7	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Artec Studio 4/4 · FARO RevEng 3/4
Point-cloud tools	✓	✓
Mesh reconstruction	✓	✓
Real-time capture	✓	✓
API access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported inputs	Artec structured-light scanners, Artec LiDAR scanners, Artec target-based laser scanners, photos, videos, and camera-equipped devices	Quantum Series FaroArm and ScanArm with FAROBlu or Prizm LLP; Design ScanArm 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5C; PC, ASC, XYZ, PTS, E57, NPTS, VTX, PCS, and PWN point-cloud files; STL, PLY, OBJ, OFF, OM, GLTF, and GLB mesh files
Supported platforms	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11	Windows 10/11
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	PC, ASC, XYZ, PTS, E57, NPTS, VTX, PCS, PWN, STL, PLY, OBJ, OFF, OM, and STEP
Our review
Pros	Combines scanner capture, photogrammetry, editing, and inspection Includes reverse engineering, scan-to-CAD, and deviation analysis tools Offers workflow scripting and SDK/API access in professional workflows	Direct capture from supported FARO ScanArm devices NURBS surfaces with editable control points Watertight mesh output and STEP export for downstream workflows
Cons	Lite plans do not support 3D scanning Pro Subscription costs $1,700 per year Pro Lifetime does not include scripting features	Contact-sales pricing limits upfront cost comparison Windows 10/11 is the listed platform support Direct capture depends on supported FARO hardware
Our verdict	Artec Studio is a Windows application for capturing, processing, editing, measuring, inspecting, and exporting 3D data. It supports Artec structured-light, LiDAR, and target-based laser scanners, along with photos, videos, and… Read the review →	FARO RevEng is desktop software for capturing 3D point clouds, generating and editing meshes, and creating CAD-ready surfaces. It is aimed at industrial design, product engineering, replacement-part development, rapid prototyping, 3D… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Artec Studio — where it wins

  • Combines scanner capture, photogrammetry, editing, and inspection
  • Includes reverse engineering, scan-to-CAD, and deviation analysis tools
  • Offers workflow scripting and SDK/API access in professional workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Lite plans do not support 3D scanning
  • Pro Subscription costs $1,700 per year
  • Pro Lifetime does not include scripting features

• FARO RevEng — where it wins

  • Direct capture from supported FARO ScanArm devices
  • NURBS surfaces with editable control points
  • Watertight mesh output and STEP export for downstream workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Contact-sales pricing limits upfront cost comparison
  • Windows 10/11 is the listed platform support
  • Direct capture depends on supported FARO hardware

• Artec Studio9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A Windows workflow for scanner capture, photogrammetry, CAD work, and inspection.

  Visit Artec StudioFull verdict →
• FARO RevEng7.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A focused Windows tool for ScanArm capture, mesh repair, and CAD-ready surface work.

  Visit FAROFull verdict →